Dangerous Poundland Glitter Globes

LilElvis

Andyjenk wrote: »

Sorry, "granddaughter" got accidentally omitted from my original post. My mistake.

So you CAN admit to making mistakes!

So, why not admit to the far bigger one of failing to supervise the child properly?

POPPYOSCAR

Andyjenk wrote: »

Sorry, "granddaughter" got accidentally omitted from my original post. My mistake.

Perhaps you should have checked your post before accusing another poster of not having read it properly and in such an attacking way.

Andyjenk

LilElvis wrote: »

If you had been supervising the child in the first place the accident would not have happened and you would not have needed to start this thread.

I hope you are proud of your good citizenship regarding these snowglobes because you certainly can't be proud of your parenting skills.

Having seen snow globes and glitter globes on the internet advertised as TOYS for children I assumed (wrongly) because of the placement, the lack of labeling and the fact that it contained a Teddy Bear that it would be safe for children. I also did not think that Poundland would sell them if they proved as dangerous as they are. As mentioned before, I offered to pay for the broken globe. The store manager declined my offer and suggested I pick up another one. If he had not seen my partner's granddaughter drop it he would have been aware as I told him. I then said that I would rather not as it was for her. He said "Perhaps not". Even he did not say that they were not suitable for children.
OK. I made an honest mistake and have learned from it. I do NOT consider I made a totally unreasonable assumption.
I am not a parent. My partner has a granddaughter. I have never had children.
I again ask why you are all so much against my warning others of potential danger? I could understand if I was attempting to stop you doing something you wanted to do but I was not (with one possible exception, but I think that person was jesting).

Andyjenk

POPPYOSCAR wrote: »

Perhaps you should have checked your post before accusing another poster of not having read it properly and in such an attacking way.

Perhaps I would have if I had not been attacked in the first place by most of the people on here. I notice that so far none of those who have made inaccurate statements have yet come back and appologised. Nor have they explained why they object to sound advice. No-one has suggested that my original post was bad advice or inaccurate apart from missing the word "granddaughter".

Andyjenk

LilElvis wrote: »

So you CAN admit to making mistakes!

So, why not admit to the far bigger one of failing to supervise the child properly?

I posted that before reading the above post. Pity replies just get stacked on the end.

Exile_geordie

Its hard to fathom out what anyone should apologise for - in the main they have said that

These were not childrens toys

You should supervise children more carfeully

Dont let them drink any more bleach

Faith177

Andyjenk wrote: »

Having seen snow globes and glitter globes on the internet advertised as TOYS for children I assumed (wrongly) because of the placement, the lack of labeling and the fact that it contained a Teddy Bear that it would be safe for children. I also did not think that Poundland would sell them if they proved as dangerous as they are. As mentioned before, I offered to pay for the broken globe. The store manager declined my offer and suggested I pick up another one. If he had not seen my partner's granddaughter drop it he would have been aware as I told him. I then said that I would rather not as it was for her. He said "Perhaps not". Even he did not say that they were not suitable for children.
OK. I made an honest mistake and have learned from it. I do NOT consider I made a totally unreasonable assumption.
I am not a parent. My partner has a granddaughter. I have never had children.
I again ask why you are all so much against my warning others of potential danger? I could understand if I was attempting to stop you doing something you wanted to do but I was not (with one possible exception, but I think that person was jesting).

To assume makes an !!! out of you and me

Also what do they say about asumption being the mother of all muck ups

LilElvis

Andyjenk wrote: »

Perhaps I would have if I had not been attacked in the first place by most of the people on here. I notice that so far none of those who have made inaccurate statements have yet come back and appologised. Nor have they explained why they object to sound advice. No-one has suggested that my original post was bad advice or inaccurate apart from missing the word "granddaughter".

Why should any of us apologise to you when you still have yet to accept your own culpability, save the weak response that "I made an honest mistake"?

The people who really deserve an apology are the parents of your partner's grandchild because you placed it at considerable risk through your actions.

As the parent of a 3 year old I presume your "warning" was aimed at someone like me? I don't need it because I wouldn't have let her anywhere near touching something like that, regardless of whether it was made of glass or plastic. As someone who is not a parent themselves perhaps you don't understand the reality of looking after an inquisitive toddler, but the majority of parents are very much aware - it is why we buy socket covers, stair gates, fire guards, cupboard locks, walking reins and a myriad of other safety devices. It is also why we have eyes in the back of our heads and have to constantly try to second-guess what a child might get up to next. Hopefully you will be more attentive next time you are supervising the child.

POPPYOSCAR

Andyjenk wrote: »

Having seen snow globes and glitter globes on the internet advertised as TOYS for children I assumed (wrongly) because of the placement, the lack of labeling and the fact that it contained a Teddy Bear that it would be safe for children. I also did not think that Poundland would sell them if they proved as dangerous as they are. As mentioned before, I offered to pay for the broken globe. The store manager declined my offer and suggested I pick up another one. If he had not seen my partner's granddaughter drop it he would have been aware as I told him. I then said that I would rather not as it was for her. He said "Perhaps not". Even he did not say that they were not suitable for children.
OK. I made an honest mistake and have learned from it. I do NOT consider I made a totally unreasonable assumption.
I am not a parent. My partner has a granddaughter. I have never had children.
I again ask why you are all so much against my warning others of potential danger? I could understand if I was attempting to stop you doing something you wanted to do but I was not (with one possible exception, but I think that person was jesting).

Well perhaps you might take some advice from people who are parents.

2 year old children need to be kept under close supervision, and not allowed to pick things up in shops.

When our son was 5 years old we stopped off in a pub gardens with a massive play area for the children. We turned our heads for just a moment and before we knew it he was on the floor having jumped off suddenly and broke his arm(the bone was sticking out) He had to go to hospital and have to be put under to have it set. I was mortified. We never made that mistake again.

The poor pub were devastated and got someone in to check out the equipment, we assured them it was not their fault and there was nothing wrong with the equipment it was our fault for not watching him more carefully.

What should the pub do- not have play equipment?

marleyboy

OP, if you are posting for the sole purpose of giving us all a heads up on the perils of poundland and their products that are dangerous for children. Its job done.

Although speaking as a parent, the majority of us already do know the perils of products not made for children and sold in poundland.

However, as your original post proves, there may be a tiny proportion of parents\grandparents who have not comprehended such basic information, I am sure your warning will be heeded by that tiny minority.