Loom bands and young children

The article describes a number of cases where young children have placed loom bands or clips in their nose and required their removal in hospital. It stresses the first aid measures required if children should inhale a band inserted into the nose.

The article has come to the attention of the UK media and has been quoted in the BBC, the Telegraph, the Independent, the Daily Mail and Sky News, among others. It has even been picked up by news outlets in Australia (SBS News).

To access the article please see here.

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