Over the past few weeks, Play Library readers have been discussing the harm Magnetix can cause if swallowed. ProductSafetyMom aka A Mom has been keeping track of the controversy at her blog Magnets Can Kill. She writes of the purpose of her blog which is at MSN Spaces:
This Space is maintained in honor of Kenny Sweet, Jr. who died November 24, 2005 and other children who have been injured from ingesting magnets from children’s toys. Our hope is to compile and share as much information as possible to inform parents about the risks.
Reader Melissa’s son has already undergone surgery to remove Magnetix toy parts from his intestines and Jmom’s son is next. Get well wishes going your son’s way, Jmom!
Hi Sara. I would head over to this post: http://www.playlibrary.com/2006/03/31/magnetix-toy-recall/
and read about symptoms. The comments are extremely helpful for everyone.
what should i look for as far as symptoms my son is 15 months and i’m not sure if he had swallowed any balls he was with a babysitter we are just watching him but i am scared waht should i lokk for.
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