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Glasgow doctors warn of microwave-heated squishy toy burns

Published 29 June 2026

Medical professionals in Glasgow are warning parents and children about a dangerous social media trend that has caused severe burns to several young people. The trend involves heating popular "squishy" toys in a microwave, a practice shown in online videos to make the toys softer.

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