Squishy Toy Explodes in Hot Car | Pittsburgh News

A West Virginia mom’s terrifying car ride turned into a warning for all parents: a squishy toy left in the hot sun exploded, covering her 13-year-old daughter’s lap in hot, sticky silicone. The girl suffered minor burns but was lucky—another type of toy could have caused catastrophic injury. This isn’t an isolated case: kids across the UK are getting severe burns from microwaving these toys, a viral trend. Experts now warn these toys can be dangerous even without heat, due to harmful chemicals. Kim Staggs shared her story online, sparking millions of views, and her simple plea? Always check your car—and teach kids to remove risky toys before you drive off. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/78ef061ea60fbb59