Water beads are sold as toys and may look harmless and fun, but they can be dangerous for children if ingested. Danya Bacchus has the story of a mother whose daughter was seriously injured by the ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has proposed a new rule to establish an updated safety standard for water bead toys and toys containing water beads.

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Esther's Law would ban the sale of water beads designed, intended or marketed as a toy, educational material, art material or sensory tool for children. Esther's Law is named after a 10-month-old ...

At 10 months old, Esther Jo Bethard died after swallowing a stray water bead — a tiny, absorbent sphere that can grow inside the body and cause life-threatening injuries.

Water beads, the popular children’s toy, are back in the news after new safety warnings.Regulators say two brands contain a dangerous toxin. In its ongoing investigation, Consumer Reports ...

Water beads, the popular children’s toy, are back in the news after new safety warnings. Regulators say two brands contain a dangerous toxin. In its ongoing investigation, Consumer Reports ...

If ingested, water beads can lead to choking, internal injuries, gastrointestinal blockages and even death if left undetected.