Squishy toy trend caused 'traumatising' burns

Squishy toy trend caused 'traumatising' burns5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJasmine Ketibuah-FoleyBristolCharlotteBella could be scarred for life after taking part in the trendA 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, could be scarred for life after she copied the trend and sustained serious facial injuries.Schools leaders and parents need to be made aware of the trend, which is being shared on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, Charlotte added.A TikTok spokesperson said any content that promotes dangerous behaviour that may lead to serious injury is a violation of the company's community guidelines and will be removed.Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents policy officer, Rhiain Reynolds, said "misuse of household appliances can have devastating consequences". "RoSPA urges parents and carers to talk to children about the dangers of copying online trends and to reinforce that microwaves are not toys," she said.More from BristolMan critical after suspected homophobic attackHow new law could change renting in BristolBank Holiday train cancellations due to line closureCharlotteCharlotte said she saw videos of the trend on TikTokBella had been playing at a friend's house when she copied the viral trend."When she came in, I could see straight away her face was bright red, it looked like she'd been whacked in the face and I could see the scald mark and there was skin missing and blisters," Charlotte said."Because of the silicone outer layer, they couldn't feel how hot it was inside, so her friend squeezed it, which is when it burst on to both of them."She was in absolute tears."Charlotte said the toy was unbranded and purchased from a local shop.The NHS advises to call 111 if your child has a burn or scald, and you are...