{"id":21664,"date":"2026-07-30T04:59:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21664"},"modified":"2026-07-30T04:59:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T23:59:40","slug":"experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-parents-are-urged-to-throw-away-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=21664","title":{"rendered":"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While collectible Labubu dolls were all the rage in 2025, this year the spotlight has shifted to <\/span><b>Squishy Dumpling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> toys, which tap into the same element of mystery by leaving consumers unaware of which colour they will receive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike the former, which did not target a specific age group, though, the latter is primarily marketed towards children, promising to engage their tactile senses.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-highlights\"><span class=\"h2\">Highlights<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"bullet-wrapper\"><i class=\"bullet\"\/><\/span><span>Squishy Dumpling toys are facing growing safety concerns after some versions were found to contain high levels of a cancer-causing chemical.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bullet-wrapper\"><i class=\"bullet\"\/><\/span><span>The toys have also been linked to burn cases after children reportedly microwaved them while playing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"bullet-wrapper\"><i class=\"bullet\"\/><\/span><span>Netizens have shared safer DIY alternatives that recreate the sensory appeal of the toys.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts, however, have <\/span><b>raised concerns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the toy, as some versions have been recalled after being found to contain <\/span><b>cancer-causing chemicals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiff\u2019s Swansea Council\u2019s Trading Standards officer, <\/span><b>Rhys Harries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, said: \u201cThese products are clearly attractive to children because they are being driven by online trends, but that does not mean they are safe.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Parents are being cautioned against buying the viral Squishy Dumplings amid growing safety concerns<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"2-6a6a7620aea60__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=2-6a6a7620aea60__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=2-6a6a7620aea60__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-6a6a7620aea60__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2-6a6a7620aea60__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/pt-br\/fotografias\/menina-moldando-gnomos-coloridos-de-argila-de-brincadeira-de-crianca-na-mesa-na-sala-das-criancas-atividades-em-casa-para-a-familia-Z9p4G9RP6zQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Squishy Dumplings were originally developed by US-based toymaker RMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, their soaring popularity and rapid sell-outs have led to a wave of counterfeit versions entering the market, with some found to contain high levels of the carcinogenic chemical benzene.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"8-6a6a762de09b6__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=8-6a6a762de09b6__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=8-6a6a762de09b6__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8-6a6a762de09b6__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/8-6a6a762de09b6__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/yourteenmag.com\/stuff-we-love\/what-are-dumpling-squishy-toys\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Teen Mag<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chemical is known to emit a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/immediate-danger-smells\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">foul smell<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which could help parents identify unsafe products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen a toy gives off a strong chemical smell and is missing basic safety information, that should ring alarm bells for parents and retailers alike,\u201d Harries said in May.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"3-6a6a7623686e5__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=3-6a6a7623686e5__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=3-6a6a7623686e5__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-6a6a7623686e5__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/3-6a6a7623686e5__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image credits: <i>Image generated by Bored Panda using Gemini\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the Trading Standards team at Northumberland County Council in the UK, \u201cconsumers and businesses\u201d should be wary of purchasing fake dumplings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">County Councilor Gordon Stewart, who is also the cabinet member for public safety, said in a separate statement: \u201cThe safety of our children must always come first, and we are issuing important warnings to consumers, especially parents, to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/karma-getting-served\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remain vigilant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when purchasing toys to ensure they are buying the genuine product.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container 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id=\"experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db97f17f-png__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db97f17f-png__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db97f17f-png__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db97f17f-png__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db97f17f-png__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"225\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He added: \u201cWhile these cheaper squishy toys may look harmless, they could pose a hidden risk to children.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur Trading Standards officers are currently visiting stores across the county to ensure retailers remove these items from shelves.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Children microwaving the toys while playing has contributed to a rise in burn cases across the US<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"1-6a6a761f331af__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=1-6a6a761f331af__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=1-6a6a761f331af__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-6a6a761f331af__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-6a6a761f331af__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Image credits: <i>Image generated by Bored Panda using Gemini\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to nurse Laura Abbott of Shriners Children\u2019s in Boston, the hospital has seen an \u201cuptick\u201d in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/stupidest-injuries-scar-stories\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">burn injuries <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">linked to the trend, treating approximately \u201cone to two patients a week.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe\u2019re seeing pretty much second-degree burns from the chemicals inside,\u201d Abbott told <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boston 25 <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News on Monday, July 27.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2 L.I. children injured in viral social media challenge involving popular squishy toy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cFv0BigSpME?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The toys are filled with gel, and as little as \u201cfive seconds\u201d in the microwave can quickly heat the material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOnce the kids take them out of the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/funny-microwave-fails\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> microwave<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they explode, and the gel kind of hits their skin and gives them either a chemical or scald burn.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db50ed67-png__censored__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db50ed67-png__censored__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db50ed67-png__censored__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db50ed67-png__censored__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy-6a6a7db50ed67-png__censored__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"146\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"4-6a6a7625bccfd__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=4-6a6a7625bccfd__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=4-6a6a7625bccfd__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-6a6a7625bccfd__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/4-6a6a7625bccfd__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ie\/Dumpling-Squish-y-Rainbow-Decompression-Classroom\/dp\/B0GQTG4JFV?tag=vilofjoy-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shriners Children\u2019s has treated kids and teens with burns to areas including the face, neck and hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abbott said treatment can often include repeated dressing changes, follow-up burn care and scar management that can last a year, a year and a half or longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt can definitely lead to lifelong implications and scarring,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The expert outlined the primary steps parents should take if their child suffers an injury from the toy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"6-6a6a762999cb6__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=6-6a6a762999cb6__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=6-6a6a762999cb6__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-6a6a762999cb6__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6-6a6a762999cb6__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/pt-br\/fotografias\/uma-mae-segurando-uma-filha-chorando-dentro-de-casa-na-cozinha-enquanto-cozinhava--qYtdegKz80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cImmediately try and get the gel and liquid off of the skin, remove any clothing surrounding the injury, and then definitely, we say at least for like 15 to 20 minutes, run it under cool water and then seek emergency care,\u201d Abbott said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She cautioned families <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/best-comebacks\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not to use ice on a burn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as it is known to make matters worse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the material gets into a child\u2019s eye, Abbott recommends immediately visiting a local emergency room so doctors can evaluate the injury and determine whether specialty eye care is needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"post-desktop-ad-within-content post-ads margin-left\"><span class=\"dfp-ad\"><span><span class=\"pg-ad-label\">ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"7-6a6a762be806c__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=7-6a6a762be806c__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" data-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?media_id=7-6a6a762be806c__700\" data-image=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-6a6a762be806c__700.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i><svg class=\"svg-icon icon-share-icon\" role=\"img\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M0 15C0 10.8824 5.22292 10.0588 8.79817 10.0588V14.1765L15.7006 8.23061C15.7941 8.15345 15.8695 8.05559 15.9213 7.94441C15.9731 7.83323 16 7.71155 16 7.58824C16 7.46492 15.9731 7.34314 15.9213 7.23196C15.8695 7.12078 15.7941 7.02302 15.7006 6.94586L8.79817 1V5.11765C2.3995 5.11765 0 9.76235 0 15Z\"\/><\/svg><\/i><\/a><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.boredpanda.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/7-6a6a762be806c__700.jpg\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/pt-br\/fotografias\/maos-de-irreconheciveis-machucam-a-crianca-pequena-com-curativo-dentro-de-casa-OaPWMAeDdsI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not just microwaves that make Squishy Dumplings rupture-prone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors say families should also avoid leaving the toys in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/sunlight-sun-mirror-rjukan-norway\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> direct sunlight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or hot cars, as they can warm the contents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, putting the toys in the freezer is also not recommended, as it can make the outer shell more fragile and susceptible to cracks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Netizens have suggested DIY alternatives that provide the same sensory satisfaction for children<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"5-6a6a7627e033b__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=5-6a6a7627e033b__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" 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Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"post-content-media-source\">Image credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/pt-br\/fotografias\/um-menino-segurando-um-pedaco-de-comida-nas-maos-nGbHnutrhck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c3 cups of powdered sugar and 1 cup of peanut butter. Mix it together, put it in a bag, and keep it in the fridge.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/funny-handmade-fails\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Edible play dough<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!\u201d one shared.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGet a balloon and fill it with play dough, way more fun. It\u2019s my daughter\u2019s favorite now,\u201d added another.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI bought balloons and a 5lb bag of sand, and my grandson made his own,\u201d a third noted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Others, meanwhile, shared how to identify the dangerous knock-offs from the safer originals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cCheck for the RMS logo at the bottom of the packaging,\u201d one explained, while another said, \u201cThe real ones feature a CE mark or a UKCA mark printed clearly on the packaging.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The latter markings, however, are only applicable to products sold within the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/european-christmas-markets-by-dutchbloggeronthemove\/\" class=\" staff-link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">European market<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CE stands for Conformit\u00e9 Europ\u00e9enne, which asserts the product meets European safety, health and environmental protection requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UKCA, which stands for UK Conformity Assessed, replaced the CE mark post-Brexit<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Social media users shared their personal experience with the Squishy Dumpling toys\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"attachment-link-container shareable-image-block\" id=\"c2-6a6a7b1869319__700\" data-href=\"http:\/\/www.boredpanda.com\/experts-issue-new-warning-over-squishy-dumpling-toy\/?image_id=c2-6a6a7b1869319__700.jpg\"><a class=\"web-share-button list-item-share new-share-experiment\" data-location=\"single-post-image\" data-title=\"Experts Issue New Warning Over Squishy Dumpling Toy, Parents Are Urged To Throw Away Immediately\" 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