A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units, as parents, doctors and even the company behind the trend's viral toy sound the alarm.

A 10-year-old UK girl named Bella had to be hospitalized after a TikTok squishy toy stunt literally blew up in her face, leaving her with “traumatizing” burns. It looked like she’d been whacked in the ...

A dangerous social media trend of microwaving squishy toys has left one girl with "traumatising" burns, a parent has warned. Charlotte, 42, from Hartcliffe in Bristol, said her daughter Bella, 10, ...

A few weeks ago I noticed my social feeds were filled with people proclaiming their love for a very specific fidget toy called NeeDoh — with some saying they were simply a fun item to collect and ...

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Squishy Dumpling Unboxing is increasingly gaining traction in the Roblox community. Released on March 28, 2026, it has gained over 10 million visits so far and has 17,000 active players. It features ...

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The squishy sensory toy NeeDoh has become a viral sensation, leading to nationwide shortages. A USA TODAY parenting expert suggests the hype may not be justified, as children often prefer their old ...

We live in what has been called the “distraction economy”: an environment full of triggers that are engineered to demand our attention at every turn. The result is often fragmented attention, loss of ...

A dangerous drug smuggling trend has been reported among U.S. jails and prisons, highlighting a growing health risk. Synthetic cannabinoids have been increasingly detected in fatal overdoses among ...