8-year-old swallows magnetic toy; why doctors warned his family to keep all metals away from him

An 8-year-old boy from the UK accidentally swallowed magnetic toy balls, which led to a medical emergency. He has since recovered, but his experience underscores the dangers of such toys, and his mother now advises against their purchase. Amazon has removed the product pending an investigation.

8-year-old swallows magnetic toy; why doctors warned his family to keep all metals away from him
An 8-year-old boy from the UK accidentally swallowed magnetic toy balls, which led to a medical emergency. He has since recovered, but his experience underscores the dangers of such toys, and his mother now advises against their purchase. Amazon has removed the product pending an investigation.