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Mold has appeared in a rubber toy - is it dangerous

"Letidor" reveals the truth about the rubber duck, Sophie the giraffe and teethers.

With toys for bathing, it is more fun to take water procedures, and special teethers help the baby survive the difficult period of the appearance of the first teeth. But are you sure of the safety of those toys that children usually drag into their mouths? Dealing with the "inner world" of rubber toys.

Beware of mold inside!

Parents are increasingly discovering mold inside children's toys. She appears in rubber toys for bathing, all kinds of teethers, that is, in those things that come into contact with water or the saliva of a child. This unpleasant fact has become a topic of heated discussion on the web.

Dentist Dana Chianiz (USA, New Jersey) discovered a hole in the baby's favorite rubber toy, Sophie's giraffe, from where a musty smell was emanating. Cutting it in half, she was shocked: everything inside was covered in disgusting, foul-smelling mold.

Another resident of the United States, Stephanie Opera, did not suspect how much mold had formed inside the toy with which her baby loves to swim so much. Perhaps her comment on Amazon helped many parents get around this problem. Stephanie warns that despite careful care of teething toys, these items have a short lifespan. Therefore, you should carefully monitor their condition.

Russian mothers are also constantly faced with the fact that an unpleasant putrid smell emanates from rubber toys. True, after that, they most often just throw giraffes and ducks into the trash can.

Where does the mold come from?

Saliva or water gets into the toy through small holes. And warmth and moisture are an excellent breeding ground for mold spores. According to American pediatrician Saul Himes (USA, New York), not only water and baby saliva cause mold: "The fungus multiplies due to the environment and as a result of improper care and storage of children's toys." Dr. Himes advises to regularly wash children's rubber toys with dishwashing detergent and rinse thoroughly with clean water while pressing on them.

Why is mold in rubber toys so dangerous?

Mold spores are all around us, even in the air we breathe every day. Children encounter these fungi while walking, playing in the sandbox, and in contact with foliage and grass. As a result, most adults and children are accustomed to these fungi. Many doctors are of the opinion that if a child is infrequently exposed to mold, then it can be quite safe until the child's immunity becomes susceptible to fungi.

Immunologist Richard Law (Perth, Western Australia) shared his opinion: “If I knew in advance that mold would form inside the rubber duck, of course, I would not give such a toy to my child. But don't panic if you find it after a while. It is extremely rare for us to receive patients with allergies to mold and similar fungi. "

However, parents should be on the lookout for:

toys, from which black flakes of mold are washed out, are dangerous to the health of the baby. In addition to allergies, mold can cause stomatitis, mycosis of the nasal cavity and a number of respiratory diseases.

What the manufacturing companies say

Baby bath toys are made from 100% natural rubber. Each package contains clear instructions for care and use. Instead of rinsing them with water, toys should be wiped with a damp cloth and dried thoroughly.

Manufacturers take complaints from outraged parents seriously.According to research, there is no way fungus can form when toys come into contact with baby saliva. Mold occurs when moisture gets inside the toy and remains there.

How to get rid of mold in rubber toys

If the mold has formed in the toy, there is no point in fighting it. Feel free to throw it away! But if the toy is new, then it is better to try to avoid the appearance of dangerous fungi in it.

Here's how:

• Thoroughly rinse toys with boiling water, dish detergent, or baby soap after each use.

• Press on the rubber animals to circulate the water inside.

• The holes of new toys can be sealed with silicone glue to keep moisture out.

• Dry toys thoroughly after bathing.

• Store rubber friends in special nets or in an open area until completely dry.

• If possible, change your bath toys every 2-3 months.

Silicone and oil squishies

To make a toy, prepare the following materials and tools:

• silicone sealant;
• plasticine Play Do;
• figurine of the future igushka;
• vegetable oil;
• acrylic paints and brushes;
• Super glue;
• scissors;
• protective board for the table.

Mix the ingredients while wearing rubber gloves.

Manufacturing scheme:

• Mold a ball from plasticine and squeeze out the shape of a figurine in it.
• In a separate container, mix the silicone with vegetable oil.
• Pour the mass into a plasticine mold.
• Wait for the mixture to harden.
• Remove the toy from the mold and cut off unnecessary edges with scissors.
• Paint the resulting figure with acrylics mixed with silicone.

The result is an original soft and pleasant to the touch squishy toy.

What happens if you pierce a stretch ceiling

Holes and cuts appear due to impacts or other impacts from sharp objects. Often, the cause is inaccurate movements of tools during repairs, for example, when installing a cornice or cabinet, or unsuccessful attempts to take out furniture, ski poles, billiard cues and other things with sharp edges. It is almost impossible to scratch or pierce the ceiling with a blunt object, even upon impact.

Cuts are easier on the film. The fabric is denser and more durable, but it can also be damaged. A hole forms at the puncture site. It looks sloppy, but nothing bad will happen. A cut is a more unpleasant injury, as it creeps over time under the influence of tensile forces. As a result, instead of a minor damage that can be easily repaired, a large hole is formed.

Sometimes other damage occurs:

• divergence of the seam between individual canvases (the actions are the same as for a cut);
• insufficient fixation, due to which the baguette moves away from the wall (additional strengthening of the frame will be required in this place).

In these cases, it is more difficult to fix the ceiling, but restoration work will cost less than a complete replacement of the canvas.

Toy story

Japan is considered the birthplace of squish creation, but real interest in anti-stress trinkets arose in 2016, when the McLachlens brothers created a small toy in the form of a cube that allows you to keep your hands busy while waiting in line, a boring lecture, or a long trip. From that moment, discussions began on the topic of fidgeting - the unconscious fiddling of an object with the hands in order to calm the nerves, distract, or, conversely, concentrate on a specific thought.

At the same time, a spinner appeared, a bearing with weights, which is designed to keep the hands of those who cannot achieve concentration and focus. But the popularity of spinners did not last long. They were replaced by antistress squishies, the interest in which grew in 2017. They began to buy them as gifts for the Christmas tree, souvenirs for schoolchildren.

Kids loved these soft, pliable anti-stress toys because they help them deal with negative emotions.If earlier at such moments the child fiddled with buttons, turned the handle, now the pleasant tactile sensations from how the squish toy crumples and returns to its previous form relax and soothe. In addition, its appearance is attractive, and the smell is pleasant. Adults also did not remain indifferent to antistress squishes.

Two methods to glue a bologna jacket

Before gluing the cut, select a patch material that is similar in shape, texture, and color to the original. Turn the jacket over to the wrong side. Treat the hole around the edges with gasoline or acetone and wait two minutes. To repair a bolognese jacket, choose Supermoment, Moment, KP-1 or any other rubber glue.

Apply glue to the patch, connect the edges of the gap evenly, put the patch on top and glue it. After that, we put the patch under the press for the time indicated in the instructions for the adhesive.

With a double patch

A double patch is considered to be stronger and more reliable. For gluing in this case, polyethylene is used instead of glue. Take a regular patch and a tear-shaped piece of polyethylene. But the latter should be smaller in size than the patch.

Turn the jacket inside out and carefully join the hole around the edges, apply polyethylene and then the patch material. Iron the surface with a hot iron through a thin natural fabric. The recommended heating temperature is 100-110 degrees.

After this treatment, the polyethylene will melt and adhere the patch to the product. In addition, interlining is used instead of polyethylene. It is an artificial cellulose material with one adhesive side.

Be careful when trying to seal up a torn jacket with glue. It often leaves unpleasant marks that are difficult to remove. If this happens, we offer several ways to remove stains.

How to repair

It is recommended to wash the ball for the repair to be successful. This should be done with a mild remedy. Then dry the product in natural conditions. It is recommended to degrease the damaged area. To do this, you should use alcohol or acetone.

It is recommended to repair a sports device depending on its type and characteristics of the damage. A tubeless ball is easier to recover. However, there are ways to repair your camera. It is recommended to glue the ball in a deflated state. A constant flow of air will lead to a loss of adhesion of the adhesive.

If a small hole

The smaller the size of the damaged area, the easier it is to repair the puncture. To repair a volleyball or soccer ball, follow these steps:

1. Find a hole on the surface.
2. Seal the hole with rubber glue.
3. Wait for the required period of time. In this case, it is worth following the instructions given on the adhesive composition.

It is permissible to repair the ball with superglue. To apply this substance, you should use a knitting needle. Thanks to this, the glue will fall not only on the surface of the product, but also into the hole.

Without cutting the surface

To carry out surface gluing of the ball, it is worth using a special patch. The stores sell ready-made products - they are covered with glue. These patches are convenient and easy to use. It is also permissible to take them on the road.

To carry out repairs, it is worth doing the following:

1. Degrease the damaged area.
2. Cut off all unnecessary from the patch. This is done so that the agent slightly extends beyond the hole.
3. Remove the adhesive surface of the patch.
4. Attach the product to the ball.

It is also permissible to use patches that do not have an adhesive layer. They include a rubber layer and are used in combination with super glue. Also, a rubber compound or a second agent is often used to fix such patches.

Inside sealant

Occasionally, experts use a sealant to repair a camera. It is used from the inside of the ball. For the procedure, you will need a syringe without a needle.It is recommended to fill it with a sealant. Then squeeze the substance into the damaged area of ​​the chamber. This method is used for minor injuries. It does not require cutting the ball.

If the camera is torn

If the chamber is damaged, the ball must be cut in the area of ​​the inflation hole. To repair the product, you should follow these steps:

1. Find the damaged area.
2. Make a patch out of rubber. It should be slightly larger than the damaged area.
3. Cover the patch with superglue.
4. Press well and leave for 1-2 minutes.
5. Blow off the ball and put the camera back in place.
6. Glue the camera and casing.
7. Sew up the incision area with nylon threads.

It should be borne in mind that the rope chamber is almost impossible to repair. In such a situation, the ball will have to be thrown.

Edible squishies

Stress can be relieved in two ways: wrinkle a squishy toy in your hands, or eat something delicious. Try combining these "depression medications" together to make an edible squishy. For work you will need:

• gummy bears, worms, or other gummies;
• baking tins in the form of animals;
• powdered sugar, confectionery dressing, candied fruits.

Place the candies in a container and reheat in the microwave. Add candied fruit and powdered sugar to the resulting mass. Pour into molds and leave to set at room temperature. The resulting gummies can be crumpled in your hands, stretched in different directions and at the same time eat a little.

Tights / socks squishies

Don't rush to throw away your old socks or tights. Such things can be updated by sewing a squishy toy out of them.

You will need:

• any sock, golf or tights without holes;
• filler: cotton wool, synthetic winterizer, foam balls;
• scissors;
• thread and needle;
• markers or markers.

Fill the sock with Styrofoam balls or padding polyester and sew the hole. Sew button eyes to the toy, draw a mouth, nose, antennae with a marker. If you use foam balls as filler, make thorns for the toy. To do this, you need small silicone rubber bands. Simply grab a small section of the sock with your fingers along with a pea of ​​styrofoam and wrap it with an elastic band.

What glue is suitable for a stretch ceiling

To repair a stretch ceiling, a compound is required that reliably fixes the canvas and does not damage the PVC film or fabric. Professionals choose the cyanoacrylate agent Cosmofen CA 12. It is a one-component adhesive that can be used on all plastics, rubber, leather and even metals. In the case of stretch ceilings, "Cosmofen" is used for such works:

• harpoon connection;
• repair of vinyl films and polyester fabrics;
• gluing the harpoon to the PVC sheet;
• installation of thermal rings, pipe lines and ventilation grilles.

Advantages of Cosmofen glue:

• sets quickly, as it has high adhesion;
• dries completely after 6 hours (at air humidity of about 60% and temperature + 20ºC, in other conditions the time may differ);
• securely fixes glued surfaces;
• does not harm health, as it is not toxic;
• resistant to frost, heat and sunlight (used both indoors and outdoors);
• not susceptible to mold or corrosion.

How they look and how they are arranged

Squishies are small Japanese-style toys. They can be crumpled as you like - they will still return to their shape. The process of returning to the original form is calming, interesting.

There are quite a few types of antistress squishies. The most popular are these.

Silicone balls

A large ball contains a viscous substance. After it is pressed, small balls appear from the holes of the mesh put on top.

Stuffed Toys

These squishies are made in the form of small toys - elephants, cats, hares, dogs. They are often filled with polystyrene balls.

Antistress toys of a simple form - sponges, balls, balls, vegetables. Made of soft pliable material.

Kaomaru's faces

Figurines of little people, made of highly deformable rubber, which allows you to change the expression on the face of the figure from sad to cheerful and back.

Anti-stress handles

They can be bent, twisted as you like, after which they get their original business look.

The main material for making squishy antistress is polyurethane foam. There are toys made of foam, rubber or silicone. Different materials give different tactile sensations. Inside the silicone there may be plasticine, water.

Antistress squishes vary in size. The smallest ones are made in the form of trinkets or balls. They fit easily in the palm of your hand. They are attached to phones, keys. Jumbo-squishies are the largest antistress toys up to 30 cm in size. Their design is varied - cartoon characters, animals, vegetables and fruits, food.

How to repair with your own hands

If you have the necessary skills, it is quite permissible to repair a fur coat with your own hands. However, for this it is worth deciding on the nature of the damage.

How to sew an armpit seam

The armpits are considered a weak point. In this area, the fur coat often deteriorates. To deal with the defect, it is worth taking the following:

• glue Moment;
• bandage;
• needles;
• threads that match the fur in shade.

The simplest damage that can be easily repaired is considered clothing tearing along the seam. In this situation, it is recommended to sew the attachment area 2 times. It is also required to fix the threads of the previous seam well so that it does not bloom again.

If the product is torn and the skin is damaged, you will have to use a bandage and glue. It is worthwhile to restore the model as accurately as possible. This will make the defect invisible.

What to do if the skin is torn

The causes of damage to the flesh include poor-quality leather dressing and old fur. The defeat of the wrong side of the model becomes the result of improper care. To cope with the problem, it is enough to simply sew up the fur. For this purpose, it is recommended to choose a furrier stitch. To complete it, you should do the following:

1. Fold the flesh. In this case, the pile should be directed inward.
2. Sew from right to left. This seam resembles a regular overlock seam. The key difference is that the needle is stuck 2 times in the same area. As a result, the connection area from the inside becomes almost flat.
3. After finishing the darning, the fur coat should be unfolded and smoothed out with a moistened thimble.

Thanks to these simple steps, it will be possible to make the fixation zone as invisible as possible. If it did not work to sew up the flesh, and it continues to break, the material will need to be strengthened. To do this, it is recommended to stick a thin strip of leather or textile onto the damaged surface. It is not recommended to use super glue for this purpose, as it will crack at the gap.

To glue a rabbit, nutria or mink fur coat, it is permissible to use Moment glue. A piece of soft and thin tissue must be applied to the affected area. Thanks to this, it will be possible to make the seam much more reliable.

How to seal a hole in a seam

If a certain element is torn in the seam area, the product can be repaired on its own. To do this, it is recommended to perform the following actions:

1. Fold the affected elements.
2. Place gauze or similar cloth on top.
3. Fix all elements with pins.
4. Fasten all the parts together using Moment glue. Also for this purpose, another solution is suitable, which is intended for gluing leather or suede.

If the procedure is performed correctly, it will be possible to restore the seam. Thanks to this, it will serve for an even longer period of time.

Installing a patch on a large hole

Often, fur clothes are torn at the sleeve or back. To cope with a large hole, it is worth putting on a patch. To begin with, it is recommended to rip off the lining and remove the insulation. Then it is worth cutting out the patch and placing it on the affected area.

Then it is sewn to the area of ​​the gap.For this, it is recommended to use threads that match the color of the fur. The patch is allowed to be sewn with a marking line. After completing the repair, it is recommended to knock on the damaged area with a wooden mallet. This will help make the fur noticeably smoother.

If the sleeve is damaged, it is recommended to open the side seam. Then it is recommended to open the lining. If the damage has smooth edges, it is permissible to make repairs yourself. In other cases, it is recommended to contact the master.

If a rupture appears under the arm, insert a piece of fur into the damaged area and sew it well. Such a fragment can be bought in a workshop or cut from another product. If the hole is small, it will be possible to get by with soft glue. In this case, a rubber solution is perfect. The easiest way is to repair astrakhan products. This fur has a fibrous texture. Thanks to this, it is possible to obtain an inconspicuous seam.

Materials and tools for work

Before making a squishy toy, decide what it will be. Choose the layout you want and ask what materials and tools you need to work.

Advice

In order to properly and accurately seal the joints, it is necessary to glue the cracks:

When choosing an adhesive, read the attached instructions.
After returning the aquarium inhabitants to the repaired tank, the compressor should be increased for 2-3 days.
When sealing the seams, you can accidentally stain aquarium glass, so the space along the seams should be covered with tape used when painting windows.
Having gained experience, you can carry out routine disassembly and replacement of the sealant to eliminate sudden leaks.
Ensure that the fish have a spare aquarium in case of temporary relocation

It will be required when the main one is cracked, as well as in case of diseases, cleaning or spawning of fish.
Use a metal algae scraper with extreme caution to avoid compromising the vessel's sealing. Patience and perseverance will save you money on buying a new fish house and gain invaluable experience in repairing a glass vessel.

With patience and perseverance, you will save money on buying a new fish house and gain invaluable experience in repairing a glass vessel.

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