The children's mother claimed the burns occurred because the daycare staff did not apply sunscreen to her sons, 5 and 7.

>> Click here to see images of the sunburns. (WARNING: GRAPHIC)

The boys are now recovering at a Texas medical center.

Police told FOX23 officers are searching the boys' grandparents' home for an ointment that was applied to the burns.

Officials said they are concerned the ingredients of the ointment may have caused the blisters.

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Georgia Sens. Jon Ossoff (left) and Raphael Warnock — along with the other 45 members in the Democratic caucus — opposed the reconciliation bill that passed the Senate on Tuesday. The wide-ranging package extends tax cuts and slashes federal spending on safety net programs. (Ben Hendren for the AJC 2024)

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