Seven-year-old Scarlett Selby was like many children her age, curious about the colorful toys and entertaining videos she saw online. One particular trend involving a popular squishy toy caught her attention. What appeared to be a harmless experiment soon turned into a terrifying medical emergency that no parent would ever want to experience. Within moments, an ordinary day became a desperate race to get the little girl the medical help she needed.

According to her family’s account, Scarlett had been playing with a NeeDoh squishy toy and decided to experiment with it after seeing an online trend. She placed the toy in the freezer overnight, then attempted to heat it in the microwave the following day. But something went terribly wrong. The toy reportedly burst, exposing her to extremely hot material and causing serious burns. Her parents, Josh Selby and Amanda Blakenship, were devastated as their daughter was rushed for emergency treatment.

Doctors soon discovered that the danger went far beyond the burns they could see, and they had to make a frightening decision to protect her life.

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