Description
Squishy toys are a hit with children, who collect them, squeeze them for hours and even take them to bed. But these seemingly harmless toys have come under scrutiny overseas, with recalls over potentially harmful chemicals and reports of serious burns when some products were heated.
Talking Point puts squishies to the test, investigating what they’re made of and what happens when they’re exposed to heat. Just how safe are the squishies our children are playing with in Singapore?
00:00 Squishy craze and safety concerns
01:40 We collect 18 squishy toys for testing
03:26 Cutting open squishy toys
07:38 Burnt by a squishy?
11:04 Heat tests on squishy toys
16:47 Lab test results for harmful chemicals
19:07 Sharing findings with Mishka and her mum
21:30 Retailer’s response and squishy toy safety advice
About the show:
Talking Point investigates a current issue or event, offering different perspectives to local stories and revealing how it all affects you.
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