I came across a BBC news item from a few years back where doctors warned that children may be at risk from washing machine capsules containing liquid detergent as it could squirt in their eyes if squeezed. Apparently several small children have had nasty incidents with the new wash detergent capsules when they squeezed them too much. They are colourful and squishy and I must admit even I found myself gently squeezing one the other day so I can easily understand the fascination for children Wash capsules ‘risk to children ‘
Another example of the media over-hyping an issue and self-proclaimed ‘experts’ calling for change. Whatever happened to common sense?
I have a young child and I accept responsibility for him. I keep an eye on him and keep items that may cause him harm out of his way, especially cleaning products (of all descriptions). I don’t need warnings blazened all over goods to know if they could be harmful and I don’t need child proof boxes. Here’s an idea – keep them out of their reach in the first place?
There’s no need for such products to be re-designed. It simply needs parents to look after their children and show some common sense.
It does sound a bit dramatic doesn’t it? Common sense is only issued to 1 in 10 ;-)