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This concurrent resolution addresses significant health and safety concerns surrounding water bead toys, which are small polymer balls that can expand dramatically when exposed to water, posing serious risks to children and pets. The resolution urges the Delaware Department of Education and Office of Child Care Licensing to revise existing regulations to prohibit water beads in child care facilities, based on findings that these toys can cause life-threatening injuries if ingested, including choking, internal blockages, and potential death. Specifically, the resolution calls for the department to develop educational resources like microlearning opportunities to help child care providers and families understand the dangers of water beads, in line with recommendations from the Consumer Product Safety Commission that advise against allowing these toys for children under 3 years old and recommending strict supervision for older children. By combining regulatory action with targeted education, the resolution aims to create a safer environment for Delaware's youngest children and prevent potential harm from these seemingly innocuous toys.

Education

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