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Cuddly toys harbour TWICE as many germs as average toilet seat

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Researchers from MattressNextDay found that the average teddy bear harbours twice as many germs as the average toilet seat.

Worryingly, these germs include Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli - bacteria that can lead to infections in children.

Dr Snieguole Geige , a doctor at the It's Me and You Clinic, is calling for parents to be vigilant about cleaning their soft toys.