A survey by public health experts at Columbia University and nonprofit Earthjustice suggests that 79% of young kids are playing with these potentially dangerous products.

Unboxing videos that cater to children are a massive industry online. Kids unboxing accounts frequently rank in the top tier of YouTube channels with the most views.

Seventy-eight percent report their kids watch unboxing videos specifically on a regular basis, with 60% watching them more than an hour per week. Nearly 17% of respondents said their kids watch ...

Unboxing videos are big business, especially with kids. They are popular because they trigger our interest and emotions by telling simple stories.

Unboxing videos in YouTube have become popular among young kids, particularly around the holidays, but experts warn kids may not realize the videos are glorified ads.

Kids will watch these videos intently to be able to replicate skills and behaviors in their own play. My daughter learned a lot about working with Play-Doh from unboxing videos.