As the festive season approaches, parents often look for the perfect gifts to light up their children's faces on Christmas morning. However, an Aussie mum's recent experience is a cautionary tale that not all toys bring joy and laughter. Some can turn your home into a sticky mess that's more a nightmare than a dream.

Emily Skye, a fitness trainer and model from the Gold Coast, took to social media to share her regret over purchasing a seemingly innocent toy for her kids. The toy in question? Sticky dinosaur figurines that can be flicked through the air and stick to surfaces. While they might sound harmless fun, Emily's experience was anything but.

'I made a huge mistake,' Emily confessed in a video that has since gone viral among the parenting community. 'I bought the kids these sticky dinosaur things... They're now stuck on my ceiling, and I can't - for my life - get them down.'

Fitness trainer and model Emily Skye, a mum of two, warns against buying sticky dinosaur toys that attach to surfaces and are difficult to remove. Credit: @emilyskyefit / TikTok

The video shows several jelly-like animal toys clinging stubbornly to the ceiling of her family home. While some have fallen, they've left behind greasy, coloured stains that mar the surface. Emily's husband even had to fashion a long stick to remove the toys but to no avail.

Emily's plight resonated with other parents who shared sticky toy horror stories. One mum lamented that lizard-shaped versions of the toy left coloured imprints on her ceiling, while another reported that the toys had stripped the paint off hers. 'What a nightmare,' they echoed.

The sticky toy debacle isn't limited to private homes. Shoppers have noticed a 'strange' phenomenon at Kmart stores across Australia, where ceilings above the children's sections are dotted with hundreds of these toys. Both kids and adults can't resist the challenge of flinging them upwards and seeing if they'll stick.

'This is the roof above the toy section in my Kmart,' one shopper shared, and a photo of the sticky toy-laden ceiling. 'Obviously, the kids have a game to try to throw sticky toys on the roof.'

This isn't just a mess to clean up; it's a potential expense, with some families having to repaint entire ceilings to cover the stains left by these toys. It's a stark reminder that the simplest of toys can sometimes lead to complicated problems.

So, consider this story a warning as you compile your Christmas shopping list. While sticky toys might seem like a fun stocking stuffer, they could stick around much longer than the festive cheer, leaving you with a headache that lasts well into the new year.

Key Takeaways

• Fitness trainer and model Emily Skye, a mum-of-two, warns against buying sticky dinosaur toys that attach to surfaces and are difficult to remove.
• After her own experience, Emily shared a video showing the toys stuck to her ceiling and the greasy, coloured stains they left behind.
• Other parents shared similar experiences with these toys, noting the transfer of colour and the difficulty in removing them.
• The sticky toy phenomenon isn't new; it's been observed in various Kmart stores, with the toys often found stuck on ceilings in the children's sections.

Before you make your next toy purchase, consider the potential mess and whether it's worth the clean-up effort. And if you've already fallen victim to the sticky toy trap, you're not alone. Share your experiences with us in the comments below—sometimes, a little commiseration is all we need to get through the parenting challenges that the holiday season can bring.

 

[marni]

Yes brought them to the Christmas celebrations last year. We had a great time, none stayed up longer than wanted and none left any marks. It would seem Kmart has inferior quality.

 

[midgemills]

My daughter had that problem last Christmas. Our local Kmart also had the same problem.

 

[NotNats]

I had bought many years ago when my son (34) was young. Worst mistake I ever did. The oily & particle stains it left behind were a nightmare to remove. Had to deep clean the particle marks off but the only way to fully remove the oily stains was to repaint twice over 6 months as that stain kept on giving. And the so call goop/slim stuff that my grandkids love to squish can also cause major staining & pile problems with your carpets and walls as well if not removed very quickly.

 

[Still Ebby]

Sorry l must have a warped sense of humor or something but this is so funny!Could have flown on to the dog imagine how hard it would be to get out of it's fur! You get what you pay for.