ACCC warns consumers about liquid laundry detergent capsule injuries

[getting_of_wisdom]

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.

[getting_of_wisdom]

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.

[getting_of_wisdom]

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.

[getting_of_wisdom]

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.

[the_hawk*]

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

[0z_girl]

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.

[the_hawk*]

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

[0z_girl]

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.