It’s Christmas morning, and your little ones are unwrapping gifts at lightning speed. At last, they’ve struck gold as they unwrap the No. 1 present on their wish list, which happens to be battery-powered. Perhaps it’s a Furreal Roarin’ Tiger, a Jojo Siwa CD + G Karaoke Machine, or a Fast Lane Storm Crusher. After the chorus of “thank yous” culminates, now they are ready to play. The only thing that could put a damper on this magical Christmas moment is not having those Energizer® batteries ready to power the holiday magic.
Not being able to play with those BRAND NEW toys can really abridge Christmas cheer, so don’t let this happen to your family. Forgetting to include batteries with gifts is actually a common holiday faux pas. According to a 2016 consumer poll from Energizer, 90 percent of Americans said they have forgotten the batteries for holiday gifts in the past, and 54 percent of parents end up running out at the last minute to purchase those batteries. Don’t be the parent who has to bolt out of the house in your Christmas jammies to save the day—just be prepared!
Batteries are the nucleus of lots of toys and devices, which is why we compiled five tips to help you step up your holiday battery game.
Assemble and Power Up Complicated Toys before Gifting Them to Kids
Avoid the hassle of having to assemble a toy during the middle of a holiday celebration by building the toy beforehand. For starters, it saves wrapping paper, and it allows the kids to start playing with their new toy as soon as possible. Try topping it with a big bow or ribbon to make it festive. There’s nothing like running down the stairs Christmas morning and seeing your Barbie Dreamhorse or Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage sitting under the tree, ready for action. Installing batteries ahead of time also can save time on Christmas morning, especially with all the excitement that’s happening.
Put Batteries in Kids’ Stockings or Hang Them on the Christmas Tree
Toss a couple packs of Energizer® batteries inside the kids’ stockings. Pulling batteries out of stocking might not make them ecstatic at first, but once they’re looking to get their toys up and running, they’ll appreciate those AAs. Or, you can hang some battery packs on the tree as ornaments. If you have younger kids, see if they can match their toy to the right kind of battery, and go on a mini scavenger hunt to find them!
Give Batteries as a Gift-Topper
If you’re giving a high-tech gift that requires batteries, wrap up those power-givers as present toppers so kids can play right away. Lots of tech toys and gaming devices should be complemented with high-performing batteries. Energizer® Ultimate Lithium™ batteries are the number one longest lasting AA batteries, keeping toys running strong through the end.
Stock Up Now
Right now is prime time to stock up on batteries, especially since Energizer is running a holiday rebate promotion now until March 21, 2018. Buy $15 worth of Energizer® brand batteries at a participating retailer and you’ll receive a $5 Visa® Prepaid Card, a $2 Physical Visa Card, or $5 credited to your PayPal account. See energizer.com/promotions for more details. You can also get exclusive deals on Energizer® brand batteries at certain retailers, including: Target, Home Depot, Walmart, Walgreens, and Lowes.
While you might not need a ton of batteries to power up your kids’ toys, think ahead. Having an extra stash of batteries can come in handy, especially when your toddler is in the middle of creating a masterpiece and their Crayola Color Wonder Magic Light Brush is running low on juice. Young artists can’t have a dead battery hinder their creative process!
Take Care of the Planet While Charging Up Your Devices
Help out the environment while powering up your electronics with these Energizer Recharge® batteries, the world’s first AA/AAA rechargeable batteries made with 4% recycled batteries. Not only will these innovative batteries help you save money and eliminate the hassle of constantly having to replace batteries, but they will also help reduce the number of disposed batteries and have less impact on the planet. It’s a win for everyone.
Keep the holidays #lit and long-lasting with the power of Energizer® batteries.
