Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. Martin recommends parents and adults watch out for magnets in toys and small products around children, and to make sure magnets are secured. She also mentioned other different products like crocheted water balloons or even sponges that work in a similar way for fun water play. There ended up being four on one side and two on the other,” said Whitty, adding that the magnets had “bonded” to Leah’s nasal septum. The new standards require loose or separate magnets in products intended to be used for entertainment, jewelry, mental stimulation and stress relief to be either too large to swallow or weak enough to reduce the risk of internal injuries.

Whitty's social media post about Leah's experience caught the attention of other medical professionals, including Megan Conover, a physician assistant in the Boise, Idaho, area, and Dr. Once the water balloon is filled, the magnets swiftly and firmly snap together, creating a robust magnetic bond.Medical records provided to "GMA" by Whitty confirm that Leah had six magnets removed from her nose, and was referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist for a follow-up appointment. Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Being an eco-friendly product, using reusable water balloons can reduce your environmental impact and help save our planet.

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Whether you are looking to have a pool party or just want to have fun at the beach, this innovation is going to come in handy for you. While it may seem like Leah’s story is completely random, the AAP has indeed issued warnings about toys containing high-powered magnets previously, since they pose a risk to small children if swallowed. Contact the seller you purchased the product from, as you may be entitled to a refund under consumer protection regulations. According to the CPSC, over 26,000 cases of magnet ingestion were treated in hospital emergency rooms for magnet ingestion from 2010 through 2021, with cases rising annually since 2018.