A 10-year-old girl is at risk of being scarred for life after suffering burns while taking part in a viral social media trend involving squishy toys. The incident has led to health warnings and sparked concerns about the safety of such online challenges.
The girl, who has not been named, was playing with a squishy toy as part of the trend when she suffered the burns. The incident has left her and her family 'traumatised'.
According to reports, the girl's injuries are severe and she may be left with permanent scars. The incident has sparked an investigation into the safety of the toys and the online trend.
The trend, which has been popular on social media platforms such as TikTok, involves users squeezing and squishing the toys to demonstrate their 'squishiness'. However, experts have warned that the toys can be a fire hazard and may cause burns.