I apologize that it’s been so quiet around here so far this week. There is a sad little boy who had a very nasty encounter this weekend with the angry inner workings of a toy that I had naively assumed was perfectly safe, to the tune of requiring a trip to the emergency room.
I am currently in the process of filing an official report of this incident to the toy’s manufacturer, and I will say that so far, I have been very impressed with the company’s promptness in getting back to me to rectify this situation. I’ll be sure to let you know exactly where things go in that regard. Until then, take inventory of your toys, and if you happen to have a set of these Jumbo Magneatos, be aware that the outer shell of the round joining balls can pop open like a plastic Easter egg, exposing a razor-sharp set of two hollow metal spheres that can literally fillet a child’s foot in a matter of seconds. I do not mean to be an alarmist by any means, but I honestly cannot adequately convey how shocked and mortified I was when I discovered it was a toy that did this to my son!
Nine stitches in the bottom of a little foot makes it awfully hard for a little guy to get around, so I am on full mama duty for the next couple of days. I’ll try hard to pop in when I can, but I hope you’ll understand the hiccup in our regularly scheduled programming!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
Hope you little boy is feeling better soon and way to go to you for being on top of the toy company! Hope all goes well!
How scary! I hope your little guy is feeling better soon…take care! ~Sam
Bless his heart and yours, there is nothing worse than your child or any child for that matter hurt and crying. Thank you for letting everyone know about this toy.
Hope all will be okay soon.
I am so sorry for your little guy. Thanks for the warning. I will not be buying any of those toys.
VERY scary – than you for the warning and in no way are you being an alarmist!
Oh no! Who would have thought!? Hope he’s healing quickly…
Poor guy. Give him lots of cuddles for me. I hope all is well soon!
Is he doing any better today? I have thought of him all day. Sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
Oh Amy! I’m so sorry! Poor lil’ guy. Prayers for a quick recovery.
SHOCKING! Sorry for him…hope all is well SOON!
So sorry! Wow, how scary – take care of that little guy.
Poor little guy! I hope he (and you) recover soon. Lots of ice cream cones ought to help.
amy– hope your little guy is doing better. i am so sorry to hear he’s hurt. good for you for contacting the company. (-:
Oh no! I hope your little guy feels better soon!
~Liz
Oh my! That is just horrible. Glad that the company is being so responsive to your situation and I hope your son gets better really soon. Not a good way to start the summer.
How awful!! I hope he heals quickly. Good luck with the toy company!
Sorry to hear of your “hiccup”. Wishing your little one a speedy recovery!
Oh no Amy! That is awful and scary. I hope your little guy and you recover quickly!
Holly
PS-We don’t allow super balls in our house…boy do I have a story about that one!