Those with older and younger children - toy warning

A two year old died from swallowing the magnetic beads in the Magnetix toy.

So sad, and so bizarre since it was not from choking.

I almost got this for Christmas for one of my older nephews who has an 9 month old sister...so scary.


Magnetix story

Message edited 12/22/2005 12:38:06 AM.

Re: Those with older and younger children - toy warning

That is so terrible. Thank you for posting this warning!

Re: Those with older and younger children - toy warning

Oh my word that is so sad!!!

Re: Those with older and younger children - toy warning

Geez!! I think someone asked me if they can buy this for Patrick. Thats a big fat no!!

Re: Those with older and younger children - toy warning

WOW! How horrible!!! I was looking at these for Luke and its right up his alley toy-wise but I have to think about my daughter when I buy things sometimes, shes 17 mths and I knew he wouldnt get much playtime with it b/c of her being around. Thank you for posting this, you confirmed exactly why I didnt get it. That poor family.

ETA: I reread the story again and am truly horrified at what swallowing those magnets did to that boys intestines. That is definitely more than a choking hazard

Message edited 12/22/2005 9:59:18 AM.

Re: Those with older and younger children - toy warning

OMG! this story is so sad.....I had actually bought this toy for 2 nephews for Christmas but DH made me return it in favor of remote control cars.... after hearing this Im so glad we did.....how sad for that family.