@joshlynn888 My son bought a stretchy dinosaur thing similar to the goo jitsu figures, it wasn’t cheap and carried the Jurassic park movie branding. When it split, this glue stuff came out and set solid on his wooden chest of drawers where the toy was left (after he split it and forgot to mention, because he’s a kid and they do dumb shit!) I’m glad he didn’t put any in his mouth or otherwise hurt himself.
Please do *not* buy your kids Hoo Jit Zu toys
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@joshlynn888 Thank you so much for this post and sharing your experience. I'd like to add the list of poison control numbers for Canadian provinces, as well!
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1121&language=English
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1121&language=English
sarahcarlene84
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@joshlynn888 Wow I didn't know they had them inside. Thanks!
katrina2017
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@joshlynn888 We saw them, my child (old enough not to put things in his mouth) really wanted one, I thought it could be fun and bought it. It broke down the same day. When that happened and saw the "magic" behind the toy, I couldn't believe how on Earth something like this can be allowed in the market.
Now I just say "no" whenever my son wants any of these novelty toys. It's crazy.
Now I just say "no" whenever my son wants any of these novelty toys. It's crazy.
jajohnson8907
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@joshlynn888 Ah, great. I just looked these toys up and I actually just got a similar toy for my son for Christmas and of course it was the one gift I let him open early.
@jajohnson8907 Well, shit.
I don't know how old he is, but I would take the toy (if that's what you're planning) and tell him it got stolen and let him open another present.
I don't know how old he is, but I would take the toy (if that's what you're planning) and tell him it got stolen and let him open another present.
@trees2010 Yeah, I did consider that but I'm not sure if that'll ensue a meltdown. But either way works.
@cadams2 Meltdowns are normal. Kids won't learn to emotionally regulate if we try to shield them from it and therefore don't give them the opportunities to learn how to do it.
Don't get me wrong, I do try to avoid them in certain situations (e.g. I'd rather not have to deal with a complete meltdown in the middle of a packed grocery store), but it's important that kids get occasions to learn to deal with their emotions.
Don't get me wrong, I do try to avoid them in certain situations (e.g. I'd rather not have to deal with a complete meltdown in the middle of a packed grocery store), but it's important that kids get occasions to learn to deal with their emotions.
therapy1120
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@joshlynn888 Thanks for the warning. The local police gave out gooey stretchy skeletons on Halloween. They looked like gummy candy, but weren’t.
zombimansimp
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@therapy1120 OMG. Sucks when even the police staff don't properly vet their own programs for child safety.
@therapy1120 Those are terrible.
@joshlynn888 Wouldn’t the warning be against orbeez?! Not all the goo jitzus have water beads in them
gardenvariety
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@joshlynn888 Hey mods, with Christmas almost here, it seems like this is a PSA post worth having as a Sticky Post until the holidays are over.
@joshlynn888 Orbeez are the worst. Not only are they a pain to pick up and they’re a choking hazard, they’re also horrible for the environment
Edit: they’re not horrible for the environment.
Edit: they’re not horrible for the environment.
zombimansimp
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@jingle42 Choking hazard yes. We never used them when kids were young.
But if Orbeez are biodegradable, how are they bad for the environment?
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/are-orbeez-biodegradable.php
https://makemesustainable.com/are-orbeez-biodegradable/
"They were invented to help agricultural soil retain water, helping plants retain moisture. Although they take longer to break down than natural ingredients like cotton they are 100% biodegradable over time."
But if Orbeez are biodegradable, how are they bad for the environment?
https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/are-orbeez-biodegradable.php
https://makemesustainable.com/are-orbeez-biodegradable/
"They were invented to help agricultural soil retain water, helping plants retain moisture. Although they take longer to break down than natural ingredients like cotton they are 100% biodegradable over time."
@zombimansimp Ah you’re right! Learn something new every day. Withdraw my comment and thanks for sharing those links!
