Connecticut doctors caution against microwaving fidget toys due to the risk of burns
Health officials are warning about children burning themselves after microwaving gel-filled fidget toys.
A new trend circulating online is prompting children to microwave squishy, gel-filled toys, which can be found and purchased at many stores nationwide.
Doctors in Connecticut said they have seen a case or two of burns in children as a result, even causing a second-degree burn in one instance.
The doctors said these types of burns are a little different because the sticky substance inside sticks to the skin and will continue burning until you get it off. Their message — just don’t heat them up.
“Not putting things in the microwave that weren’t designed to be microwaved, that’s not the way the toy was designed to be used,” Dr. Alisa Savetamal, the medical director of The Connecticut Burn Center, said. “We have no idea how hot it gets. Be aware of these TikTok trends; they cannot be as fun as you think.”
If a child does suffer a burn from a toy like this, or even something else, the best immediate remedy is to run the skin under cool water. While some small burns can be managed at home, if you’re concerned, go to the doctor, as this type of injury can leave a scar.
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