Boy Suffers Severe Burns in Viral TikTok Challenge: Parents Warned of Online Dangers

• Caleb Chabolla, 9, suffered severe burns after microwaving a NeeDoh Nice Cube, a gel-filled sensory toy, for a TikTok trend.
• The toy's manufacturer, Schylling, explicitly warns against heating it, but Caleb learned about the trend from a friend.
• When Caleb opened the microwave, the heated gel exploded, covering his face and hands, leading to his transfer to Loyola Medicine Burn Center.
• This incident is one of several reported cases involving children being burned by the NeeDoh toy after attempting similar online challenges.
• Experts and authorities urge parents to supervise children online and discuss the dangers of viral trends, as kids often overlook risks and warnings.