The latest craze among children of creating loom bands could pose a risk to their health if not used with caution, doctors have warned.
Hundreds of youngsters have taken to fixing together colourful elastic bands to create the bracelets, which have also been seen on high-profile figures such as the Duchess of Cambridge.
But health professionals have warned the bands could pose a risk to circulation after a boy in Bristol fell asleep with the bands wrapped around his fingers.
Dr Anne-Marie Houlder, a senior GP,has said: "They could be a choking hazard or cause circulatory problems if children swallow or wrap them round their fingers for any length of time.
"Parents need to be aware of the potential dangers if children are left unattended."
The bands have grown in popularity after a number of celebrities were spotted wearing the bracelets earlier this year, including Kate Middleton who took to wearing one during a tour of New Zealand, which had been a gift from a little girl.
