Bath toys threaten children’s health!
Cute yellow ducks are one of the common bath toys. It may be hard to believe, but some of these toys are not suitable for a child’s health in the bath and can pose a danger to them. In this section ofSelMagzwe aim to explore the negative aspects of having these toys in the bath.
Bath toys are a serious threat to children’s health
*If you cut one of the toys you previously used in the bath, you will be shocked at what you find inside. One of the best things about playing with these toys in the bath is that they entertain children, but what do you think is happening inside bath toys like these yellow ducks?
Bath toys are hidden sources of mold and bacteria
The warm and humid environment of the bath creates perfect conditions for the growth of bacteria and mold, and bath toys are no exception. As a result, the inner surfaces of these toys become filled with bacteria and mold, which spill out when opened. A group of researchers conducted studies and tests on bath toys. These toys were used in the bath for about 11 weeks, and then their interiors were examined, leading to surprising results.
Used bath toys like yellow ducks contain between 5 to 75 million cells of dangerous fungi and bacteria like Legionella and Pseudomonas aeruginosa per square centimeter. If these enter the human body, they can lead to hospitalization.
How dangerous are bath toys?
If you squeeze one of these ducks that has been in your bathtub for a while, dark liquid will pour out, which is the accumulation of harmful bacteria and fungi growing in the wet interior of the toy. While a child is playing with them in the bath, water filled with bacteria and fungi is continuously splashed onto the child’s body or mixed with bath water, exposing children to harm.
Thus, the inner surfaces of these ducks, filled with bacteria and fungi, can lead to problems for children.
Bath toys can help boost the immune system!
Some specialists believe that playing with these toys can help strengthen the immune system and sometimes has positive effects, but it will definitely have negative impacts on the child’s eyes and ears first.
Splashing dirty water from these toys on children with weaker immune systems can be problematic, particularly for sensitive kids.Eye infection, ear infections, or even gastrointestinal infections could result.
Playing with low-quality toys is a danger to children
The plastic used in these toys is harmful to health and promotes bacterial growth. Generally, the quality of these toys is low, and they can release harmful substances and carbon compounds. High concentrations of dangerous elements like antimony, barium, bromine, cadmium, chromium, lead, and selenium have been identified in low-quality plastic bath toys, which are highly toxic and dangerous for young children in the long term.
Old plastic toys like yellow bath ducks lack safety instructions, but stricter safety regulations have been applied to the production of new plastic toys. Parents are advised to avoid buying old plastic toys like yellow bath ducks, toy cars, building blocks, dolls, and Lego pieces, and to dispose of them at recycling centers.
Should we bring these toys into the bath or not?
It’s better not to take the risk and remove these toys from the bath altogether. However, if your child is crying in the bath and depends on these types of toys, one solution is to seal the holes in the toys to prevent water from spilling out and ensure that no water enters them at all.
