thehill.com By Talia Naquin and Nexstar Media Wire
A Maine mom sounds an alarm about water beads.
Story at a glance
- Baby Kennedy Mitchell had five surgeries after swallowing a water bead.
- The bead swelled inside her intestine, creating a blockage.
- Target has removed the product from shelves while it reviews the situation.
BERWICK, Maine (WJW) – A mom from Berwick, Maine, wants to warn others — especially parents — after her 9 month-old daughter accidentally swallowed a water bead. It led to five surgeries for little Kennedy Mitchell.
According to Folichia Mitchell who documented her story on TikTok, her daughter swallowed the water bead in late October. Mitchell says she bought the water beads under the Chuckle & Roar brand from Target.
The bead swelled inside her intestine, creating a blockage.
Mom warns of dangers after baby swallows popular product | The Hill
