My baby nearly died after swallowing a water bead. It inspired me to become a nurse to help others.

• 07/29/2025, 10:42 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Folichia Mitchell

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Folichia Mitchell, whose daughter, Kennedy, ingested a water bead in 2022. Business Insider's original story caused Target to remove the toy from its shelves. It has been edited for length and clarity.