The ugly truth about bath toys: mould, yeasts and bacteria

The ugly truth about bath toys: mould, yeasts and bacteria Bathtime wouldn’t be the same without a rubber duck. For children, and maybe some adults too, the main attraction of a scrub in the tub is the chance to play with rubber or plastic bath toys, watching them bob amongst the bubbles and submerge amongst the suds. But beneath the cheery exterior of bright wide eyes and chirpy beak exists a hidden danger - one that could make you or your children very unwell. The initial findings are startling, showing a significant build-up of dark, murky slime, known as a biofilm. Biofilms are, in fact, a whole host of different microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi and moulds, that stick to each other and form a slimy substance to help them survive and multiply. Read more on the blog here: https://www.drcameronjones.com/blog/the-hidden-horrors-of-rubber-ducks-and-how-to-keep-yourself-safe

Posted by Dr Cameron Jones on Wednesday, November 25, 2020