Some noisy toys loud enough to cause hearing damage, study says

Saturday, December 24, 2011 - 00:30 in Health & Medicine

UC Irvine researchers find that some of the toys, if held close enough, can hit decibel levels similar to a chain saw. But if held 12 inches away, all the tested toys are below the danger level.That loud toy under the Christmas tree might do more than drive parents crazy.

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