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ACCC warns consumers about liquid laundry detergent capsule injuries

getting_of_wisdom — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:07:01 GMT

I didn't know these were even available, but I find it hard to believe parents leave them within reach of young children. 85 cases in 18 months!

http://www.accc.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1100683

Though I do remember, many years ago a friend lived in a rental with the washing machine in the bathroom. She kept all her laundry stuff on some low shelves on the wall beside the toilet. We both had pre-schoolers so, while sitting there, I'd quietly move them up out of reach... next time they'd be back again... she never said anthing and I never said anything, nowadays I would, back then I was a timid little thing.

Re: ACCC warns consumers about liquid laundry detergent capsule injuries

mainecoon1 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:15:03 GMT

wisdom

I saw them in the supermarket and my first thought was what a waste of money, they are expensive for what they are, my second thought was what if they get wet outside the washing machine?

I feel the same way about the dish washing tablets, I still by the finish in a bottle where I know I can keep the lid on tightly so no little ones can open it and water can't get in.

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happyroo_bunji — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:31:02 GMT

I didn't think they would small enough to fit in a childs mouth. The ones I've seen...it would be hard to fit them in my mouth

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id_pending — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 12:50:17 GMT

I thought it would be common sense to keep any cleaning product etc out of reach of children. Sometimes these warnings amaze me. Amaze me that they are even needed.

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lyndal1838 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:51:35 GMT

I have used both the pink stain remover capsules and the green detergent capsules and I very much doubt that either would fit in my mouth, much less a childs mouth.

I have to agree with id_pending...it is commonsense to keep cleaning products out of the reach of children.

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catsnknots — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:35:23 GMT

I don't like product that force you to use a set amount... I often only use half the amount suggested in the washing machine and have always wondered what people did when they had half loads...

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lurker17260 — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 22:57:06 GMT

I use both the pods and tablets but then I'm just a lazy burgger 😉

However, in saying that, even though I don't have littlies anywhere around these days I still, probably just out of habit, keep all household products up high and well out of reach. Just common sense really.

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2106greencat — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 23:58:14 GMT

It's not so much they may fit them in their mouth happyroo - it is that they are easily broken, a littlie could easily suck on it and ingest the liquid inside. I do use them, my son is 18yrs old so no worries there but still I place them up high without even thinking about it - habit of a lifetime.

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the_hawk* — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 01:34:09 GMT

Its an unfortunate issue caused by having a nanny state where people no longer are required to think for themselves and their own safety.

Like most things if its not exercised you lose it and then its someones else's fault that you didn't bother to read the label or chose to ignore the part about keeping items out of children's reach, or better still teach kids not to touch things unless they ask first.

The Death of Common Sense

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape.

He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:
Knowing when to come in out of the rain;
Why the early bird gets the worm;
Life isn’t always fair,
and maybe it was my fault.

Common sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don’t spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults are in charge not children).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of an 8 year old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate, teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch, and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an aspirin to a student, but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses, and criminals received better treatment than their victims.

Common sense took a beating when you couldn’t defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common sense finally gave up the will to live, after a women failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common sense was preceded in death, by
His parents, truth and trust
His wife, discretion
His daughter, Responsibility
His son, reason.

He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers
I know my rights
I want my rights
I want it now
I’m a victim.

Not many attended his funeral because so few realized he was gone.

This is a modified version of a text that is originally attributed to Lori Borgman

Re: ACCC warns consumers about liquid laundry detergent capsule injuries

mcrfan888 — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 02:38:29 GMT

Common sense finally gave up the will to live, after a women failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

The highlighted bit above is why, in my family, we call stupid people coffee spillers'!!

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getting_of_wisdom — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:57:10 GMT

I don't do my own shopping any more, mainecoon, so I probably miss out on lots of new products. I do begrudge paying extra for things to be packed in one-use portions, though.

Getting wet outside the washing machine is one of the problems with these things, apparently. If handled with wet hands, they melt quickly, the concentrated detergent spills out and causes awful skin problems.

Re: ACCC warns consumers about liquid laundry detergent capsule injuries

getting_of_wisdom — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:01:49 GMT

I don't like product that force you to use a set amount... I often only use half the amount suggested in the washing machine and have always wondered what people did when they had half loads...

I agree. Washing machine mechanics always used to say to use half what the packet says, and I've never noticed my washing looking less clean than anyone else's. So much cheaper, too. I buy the big plastic tubs of detergent, and don't have to replace from one year to the next.

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getting_of_wisdom — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:04:33 GMT

One wonders if people get a chance to develop common sense these days. Our local Westfield is advertising a workshop for new mothers on how to carry a baby. If they haven't learned that by the time they leave hospital, how are they going to manage all the rest.

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the_hawk* — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:31:36 GMT

One wonders if people get a chance to develop common sense these days. Our local Westfield is advertising a workshop for new mothers on how to carry a baby. If they haven't learned that by the time they leave hospital, how are they going to manage all the rest.

Once apon a time a mother with a new born spent a few days in hospital and had time to learn all that and feeding.

Now they aren't admitted until the late stages of labor and tossed out the next day

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0z_girl — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:01:05 GMT

perhaps that may be the case in the city, in the country our average stay for first time mums is 4-5 days, and probably about 3-4 days for second timers. fairly lucky from the stories I hear from the larger centers in adelaide.

I think it is more a cultural change, with people having less babies. In the past people had larger families and more contact with extended families, most had some experience with handling babies in the home, or with relatives prior to having their own.

also support and help from a woman's own mother is not always available these days as they often don't often live nearby, or are working themselves.

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the_hawk* — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:32:42 GMT

WOW OG I have heard of the local one here tossing some out the same day when they have had them in the early hours of the morning and then discharged in the afternoon.

You most likely don't have the shortage of beds down there that we have in Adelaide

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0z_girl — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 02:42:58 GMT

that is terrible hawk, no wonder they run into problems.:-(

we get the odd one here and there who want to leave the next day, occasionally second timers only stay for 4 hours, their choice though.

I don't think I could handle working in the bigger centers, where you seem to be just another number.

I think its common sense to put poisons/medicines out of reach of children. small kids are into everything....only take your eyes off them for a second and they can get burnt, or grab dangerous things.