Warning: Water beads are dangerous and are not toys

Small polymer balls that absorb water and expand to be the size of a golf ball pose a serious safety hazard to children and should not be used as toys. Several Australian children have ingested water-absorbing balls (also known as water beads) and have required hospital treatment to have them removed. The products are small […]

Liquid laundry capsules pose danger to kids!

Have you noticed how liquid laundry detergent capsules look like lollies or squishy toys? The bad news is that more than 85 calls have been made to Australian poison hotlines in the past 18 months relating to accidents involving children and exposure to laundry capsules. The good news is something is being done to improve […]