A Texas mother is raising the alarm, fighting for a nationwide ban after her toddler suffered brain damage, and long term neurological issues from swallowing a popular sensory toy marketed as non-toxic.
Water beads, the colorful tiny balls that expand to around 100 times their size when in contact with water, can cause intestinal blockages, breathing problems, and even toxic effects on the brain, cautions the mother along with a group of experts in a recent study report published in Pediatrics.
