Viral NeeDoh squishy stress toys are under new examination after multiple reports of the products bursting open and causing chemical burns. Health officials are now advising caregivers to closely check the condition of these items.
A Connecticut doctor warned that heated versions can cause serious skin damage. One case focused on a child whose toy tore apart on her legs, ending in urgent medical care. In a separate incident, a 12-year-old boy reportedly needed a skin graft after a toy bought at Lidl burst wide open.