In recent years, "slime" has become popular among elementary school students. Many students even make their own "slime" containing borax and glue in order to have fun. But this seemingly harmless toy actually hides murderous intent.


The materials of "slime" are simple, usually glue, water and borax. Some students taught self-control in online PO videos, and praised it as fun. But the problem is that "ghost saliva" contains borax, which is harmful to the human body. Pediatricians say ingestion of large amounts of borax can cause vomiting, abdominal pain and intestinal blockage. If consumed for a long time, it is more likely to cause damage to multiple organs.


In order to reduce the risk, parents should buy "slime" for children that has no fragrance and is not bright in color. Children should also wash their hands after playing to avoid contamination by borax. There are also some homemade ghost saliva using non-toxic materials such as mud glue or flour, which can also be considered.


Although many parents are not optimistic about "gslime", it can indeed stimulate children's senses and imagination. Instead of banning it completely, it is better to guide children to make and play with correct and safe materials.


 Wash your hands after playing to reduce the crisis

 

In fact, borax for industrial use and edible is basically the same compound. Borax can be disinfected, and both laundry detergent and laundry detergent can contain borax. Although borax is not very toxic, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, eating 1 gram of borax can be poisoned, and 15 grams can cause death. As borax is always toxic, Tang Miaoshi reminds children that they may accidentally touch their mouths after contact with "ghost saliva", so they should wash their hands thoroughly with the liquid after playing to reduce the risk of poisoning.


 Used as a game to reduce stress


In the eyes of parents, ghost saliva is neither intellectual, nor has anything to do with creative design, collaboration or EQ, and is almost "useless". However, Tang Miao Sze said that when children make their hands wet, sticky, thick and pulppy, they can stimulate their senses and help develop their physical and tactile senses. In addition, for the "ghost saliva" that can be rounded and flattened, Deng Miaoshi said that it can also be used as a cathartic and imaginative game, because no matter how you pinch, knock, or hit, it can return to its original shape and become a toy that can reduce stress. If children like to play with "ghost saliva" but parents still feel uneasy, Tang Miaoshi suggests that mud glue, or flour, salt and water mixed with flour can be used to ban "ghost saliva", even if the child accidentally puts it in the mouth, there is no need to worry about health problems.


 


What is borax?


 According to the information on the website of the Centre for Food Safety, borax is a boron-containing compound, and excessive inhalation can cause poisoning. In the Preservatives in Food Regulation under the Public Health and Municipal Health Ordinance in Hong Kong, boric acid and borax are prohibited from being used as preservatives in food. Regarding the toxicity of borax, Tang Miaoshi, a consultant paediatrician in the Paediatric and Adolescent Centre of Hong Kong Baptist Hospital, said that the food eaten on weekdays may also contain trace amounts of borax, but it will not pose a major health problem. Borax is a chemical component that can be found in soil, and it has many uses, one of which is to expand objects and increase elasticity; At the same time, it can also improve the viscosity of mucus, so after adding water and glue, it can be made into "ghost saliva".


 Originally published in: The 44th issue of "Preschool & Parent-child" January 2019 issue Written by: Zhang Zhihua Photo by James Wu Model: Tang Siu-yu Information courtesy of Tang Miaoshi, Consultant Paediatrician in Residence, Child and Adolescent Centre, Hong Kong Baptist Hospital.


 



  

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