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Microwaved Squishy Toys Cause Severe Burns, Officials Warn

6/29/2026

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Health officials warn microwaving gel-filled squishy toys can cause deep burns because the heated gel sticks to skin.
Eight-year-old Joseph Erskine was burned in Scotland, required a skin graft, and must keep the grafted area out of direct sunlight for two years.
Burns nurse Sharon Ramsay of the Royal Hospital for Children said injuries are increasing, can lead to permanent scarring, and urged parents to warn children.

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Health officials warn microwaving gel-filled squishy toys can cause deep burns because the heated gel sticks to skin.
Eight-year-old Joseph Erskine was burned in Scotland, required a skin graft, and must keep the grafted area out of direct sunlight for two years.
Burns nurse Sharon Ramsay of the Royal Hospital for Children said injuries are increasing, can lead to permanent scarring, and urged parents to warn children.