- Doctors are issuing urgent warnings about a dangerous online trend where children microwave "squishy" toys, leading to severe burns.
- Heating these soft, squeezable toys causes internal pressure to build, risking explosion and the release of extremely hot, sticky gel that can adhere to skin.
- The Royal Hospital for Children (RHC) in Glasgow has treated six children for injuries related to this trend over the past eight months, with some requiring surgery, including skin grafts.
- Eight-year-old Joseph Erskine needed a skin graft after a toy burst on his chest and hand, while 11-year-old Scarlet Rowe sustained burns to her face and eyelid.
- Parents and medical professionals are urging vigilance, advising parents to discuss the risks with their children and monitor online content to prevent further injuries.
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