Dora’s been exploring a little too much. A large UK water company has shared its top 10 list of “weird and wacky” items that workers have found clogging up sewers after they were questionably flushed down a toilet. On Friday, central England sewage service Severn Trent revealed that a Dora the Explorer action figure — … Read more
They quacked the case of The Missing Toy Duck. A rubber duck that escaped a failed world record attempt nearly 18 years ago in Ireland has been found by a Scottish teen more than 400 miles away, SWNS reports. 150,000 yellow rubber ducks were launched into the River Liffey in Dublin as part of the … Read more
Parents are being urged to check their children’s toy box after two popular items were recalled over fears the products could pose “a risk of serious injury or death from choking” due to a design flaw. Product Safety Australia (PSA) issued the recall for the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures, owned by US toy … Read more
They’re getting all dolled up. More makeup lovers are toying with flushed cheeks, luminous highlights and a complexion so flawless it looks airbrushed, in a trend fashionistas have dubbed “doll makeup.” The babyfaced aesthetic began on the runway before spilling onto social media and the streets of the Big Apple. Sexy celebs such as singer … Read more
This mom isn’t playin’ around. Kelly Medina Enos, a mom of two and UK media personality, is sharing a “really scary” cautionary tale about a toy she bought for her 4-year-old son, George. Enos claims that somehow a “fully-grown man” hijacked the walkie-talkie she ordered on Amazon. “Basically they aren’t a safe childs toy IMO. … Read more
A Reddit user who angered a sibling after buying the sister’s child a dog toy as a replacement stuffed animal did nothing wrong, other users on the platform pronounced. “AITA? I bought a non-traditional toy for my niece,” said Reddit user “Solid-Feature-7678” in a recent post on Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit. In the post, … Read more
Easy Bake Illness. Stephanie Murphy, who runs @steph_murphy on TikTok, alleged an Easy Bake Oven nearly poisoned her family after using the device for the first time. “My husband, eight-year-old daughter and myself all got admitted to the ER on Saturday because of an Easy Bake Oven,” she captioned the viral video with over 7.6 million views. “Difficulty … Read more
This seemingly helpful toy is collecting some drama. Arin Solange, a TikToker who reviews Amazon products, went viral this month by sharing the newest product that’s keeping her kids entertained as they help clean the house. The Kids Clean Car allows children 2 to 8 years old (or adults, as Solange demonstrated) to clean the … Read more
It’s a Djungel out there. There’s a bear-y hot new item at Swedish home furnishing giant Ikea these days, one leaving customers smitten — but it’s not a couch, a bed, a dresser, or even a cool new $10 lamp. Say hello, America, to Djungelskog the teddy bear. Retailing for just $29.99, the three-and-a-half-foot tall bundle … Read more
Magnetic ball sets sold online by Walmart have been recalled for being an “ingestion hazard” for children. The Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks do not meet the federal regulations for magnets, according to an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The spherical magnets, sold online exclusively by … Read more
McDonald’s is about to get squishy. Squishmallows toys will soon come included with Happy Meals across the country — but they’re more hi-tech than they first look. McDonald’s excitedly announced the news this week, saying they’ve partnered with Jazwares and Universal Music Group to create 12 exclusive Squishmallows Happy Meal toys. Thanks to Universal, each … Read more
There are certain toys in America that families and hobbyists may remember as cult classics — toys that flew right off the shelves during the holiday shopping season. Some of these high-demand toys have caused Black Friday mayhem, while others are simply timeless collector items. Here are Christmas toy gifts that have been at the … Read more
Sure, Santa Claus is coming to town — but he can’t afford to do all the gifting on his own. So, when it comes to snagging the hottest toy of the season, the Cookeez Makery oven, moms like Danielle Evans launched a weeks-long hunt to find the $34.99 goody — which Grinch-like online resellers are … Read more
Christmas morning 1983: All the presents in the Fleming household had been unwrapped — or so I thought. But then a package that had been hidden behind the tree “caught” my Dad’s eye. It was for me. Ripping into the paper on the oddly shaped box, I came face to face with a chubby face smiling … Read more
A young woman has shared her shocking findings proving exactly how claw machines are rigged against players. TikToker Katie Clark, from Melbourne, was in disbelief when she found an instruction manual to her newly bought claw machine, detailing how to manipulate the machine. In a video that has already racked up more than 75,000 views, she … Read more
Mom Kristy* was walking around the kids’ section in Kmart when she stumbled across a shower foam and bath sponge set that caught her eye. However, on closer inspection, she realized the sponge was accidentally X-rated and took to a popular Facebook group to share the hilarious mistake. “Great little gift until you turn it around” Alongside photos of … Read more
What a buzzkill. A thrift store benefiting a children’s charity in the United Kingdom was left with something of a mess on its hands after lusty locals refused to stop donating their used sex toys for resale. The Barnardo’s branch in Gorseinon, Wales was forced to issue a public appeal over social media after sustaining … Read more
Traveling is stressful, and adding a kid to the mix can elevate the pressure. Luckily, some airlines offer freebies to families to keep kids entertained — and help parents cool their jets. Entertainment packs While many airlines offer free children’s programming as part of their inflight entertainment, should you want to limit your kids’ screen … Read more
Legends of the doll. A professional ghost hunter from Nashville says he visited the “most haunted doll in the world” — and now people are convinced he’s cursed. Kalani Smith, 25, and a Canadian YouTuber known as Exploring with Josh performed a blood ritual sacrifice to the terrifying Robert the Doll. “Many of the people that … Read more
If your dog is having a ruff time, throw them a bone. A new study published in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that giving an anxious dog a chew toy can actually help improve their memory. Researchers from Auburn University in Alabama examined the effect of chewing on cognition in dogs. Dog trainers … Read more