My baby swallowed a water bead and nearly died — parents should beware
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Mom-of-four picked up the water bead kit from Target for her eight-year-old son, never imagining it would result in her daughter fighting for her life.
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Her baby swallowed water beads. Now, she's warning others of life-threatening dangers.
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Maine mom raises the alarm after her baby daughter nearly dies from swallowing a water bead
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My baby swallowed a water bead and nearly died — parents should beware