Why Water Beads Are Actually Dangerous for Kids

Former sensory favorite water beads are now considered unsafe. Super absorbent water beads can be inhaled or swallowed and cause serious injury or death. There are safer alternatives for entertaining kids with sensory bins and activities.
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Try these safer alternatives to water beads in your kid's sensory bin.

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