We Sent 18 Squishy Toys To A Lab. Here’s What We Found | Talking Point

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. ================================================ #CNAInsider #CNATalkingPoint #Squishy #Squishies #ToyTesting For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnainsider/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnainsider/ Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider