Water beads nearly killed her daughter. Should they be banned?
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Water beads have blown up on social media — but experts and a mom say the so-called “non-toxic” toy could have deadly consequences.
Warning over dangers of water-absorbing beads after two children
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Water beads: New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone pushes for water
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Mother warns of dangers of water beads after 10 month old is
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Mom says toddler swallowed a water bead, requiring emergency
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Buffalo Games Recalls Water Beads Sold at Target After Baby Death
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Buffalo Games Recalls Water Beads Sold at Target After Baby Death
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Some major retailers to stop selling water beads marketed to
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Mom Talks Baby's Near-Death Experience After Ingesting Water Bead
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Petition · BAN WATER BEADS NOW!!!!!! ·
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Water beads kill children and should be banned, consumer advocates say
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Be careful about water beads, better yet throw them out : r/Mommit
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My baby swallowed a water bead and nearly died — parents should beware