Comments on: Wrap Rage: Are power tools the answer?

By: Dad Who Writes

Dad Who Writes — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:08:09 +0000

The wire on those kinds of toy is utterly infuriating! It really does take hours to get off, is so potentially dangerous and serves no useful function so far as I can see. Cutting it is hopeless – you just have to unravel it, like tangled fishing wire.

Will definitely try and remember the pre-unwrapping trick for two year old!

By: nxidminx

nxidminx — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:34:13 +0000

Um, it’s always a bit of a worry to give stanley knives to kids when they open their presents. I suppose if we all went to Oxfam and bought them second hand it might solve the problem…not that I would of course )

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uberVU - social comments — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:09 +0000

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By: Kassia

Kassia — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:19:56 +0000

Excellent idea Pippa, might try that one!.

Singleparentdad – Now I understand why, they obviously have to survive sand which gets everywhere or the vacuum of space…

Emily O – We’re now considering a hedge trimmer or chain saw.

Liz & Kat – Exactly!

By: Pippa

Pippa — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:25:08 +0000

I open up the toys that I believe Top Ender and Baby Boy will want to play with and dispose of those annoying little tags (But leave the toys in the box!) it makes things easier on Christmas day and more importantly if you do slice your thumb clean off it can be re-attached before you serve Christmas Dinner!

By: Emily O

Emily O — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:30:27 +0000

Very funny, why do they wrap stuff up so securely like that? Maybe because most of it’s made in China and needs to be well protected on its long journey. I doubt it though. I cut my finger very badly once on some nasty packaging. Will get some of the heavy duty tools you mention ready for Christmas!

By: SingleParentDad

SingleParentDad — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:24:19 +0000

Being prepared is the only way. Cable cutters, various screw drivers at the ready.

As toys now come from China, via camel back, or via three wheeled vans from the moon (whichever is cheaper) the packaging, and the attachment to, has become quite ridiculous. But I don’t see it changing.

By: Kat

Kat — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:23:57 +0000

I have decided that Barbie Dolls are harder to get into than the US gold reserves at Fort Knox.

By: Liz (LivingwithKids)

Liz (LivingwithKids) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:23:57 +0000

I’m so with you. Many a Christmas day (and night) has been spent trying to free various toys from their incarceration.