80 to 90 percent of these objects pass through the gastro-intestinal tract and make its way into poop on their own, with no complications. Historically, about 40 percent of ingestions of foreign objects by children are unwitnessed. The incidents above are even more concerning because they showed that swallowing non-toxic small objects may no longer be uneventful. They are commonly used to hold flowers in place in vases.

SAPs are still sold in craft stores and garden centers. This incident led to Water Balz, and other water absorbing balls, beads, and toys, being voluntarily recalled by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The following year, an 8 month old baby in the United States developed complete intestinal obstruction about 15 hours after swallowing an older sibling's SAP ball (Water Balz) which had to be removed surgically. In 2011, an 18 month old child from India was reported to have developed intestinal perforation requiring removal of the affected intestine, from swallowing three of these crystal balls used for decoration at home. They are called jelly beads, jelly balls, water jelly balls, fairy eggs, dragon eggs, water orbs, hydro orbs, polymer beads, or gel beads. They are sold as children's toys, crafts, and are used in vases and gardens. The beads are made of non-toxic super-absorbent polymers (SAPs) which when soaked in water can grow up to 200 to 400 times their original size into jelly like orbs. In addition, their jelly consistency when they get wet can make them look like candy. Due to their capacity to expand, it's dangerous when they are swallowed or placed in body orifices Kids enjoy the magic of watching these balls grow in size when they absorb water, and the tactile experience of handling the gel-like orbs. adjustable to 69' max.It's easy to see why kids like to play with water absorbing beads-they're small, usually multi-colored, and attractive. Fixed shoulder strap made from 2' webbing 45' min.One (1) 7'(L) x 2'(H) loop field for patches.One (1) interior 3'(L) x 4.5'(H) slip divider.One (1) 3'(L) x 6'(H) x 1.5'(W) zippered pouch, with 2 rows / 2 channels PALS webbing.

1.5' x 5' hook and loop bottle retainer, with cinch cord.

One (1) 7.5'(H) x 3.5' diameter cord cinch pouch with base-grommet for 32oz/1L water bottle or radio.

Removable 1' webbing waist belt, with SRB closure.

One (1) 6'(L) x 5'(H) internal mesh pocket.

One (1) 6.5'(L) x 2'(H) loop field for patches.

Main compartment: 8'(L) x 4'(W) x 8.5'(H) View Product Dimensions Diagram.

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