Media Tip Sheet: Kids are Being Seriously Burned by Viral "Microwaved Squishy Toy" Trend
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: Kids are Being Seriously Burned by Viral "Microwaved Squishy Toy" Trend
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A dangerous social media trend involving gel-filled sensory toys like NeeDoh is sending children to emergency departments with painful burns, and pediatric experts are urging families to act before more kids get hurt.
Children are microwaving the p . . .
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Media Tip Sheet: Kids are Being Seriously Burned by Viral "Microwaved Squishy Toy" Trend
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A dangerous social media trend involving gel-filled sensory toys like NeeDoh is sending children to emergency departments with painful burns, and pediatric experts are urging families to act before more kids get hurt.
Children are microwaving the p . . .