Ashleigh Barger, who goes by @ashleighbarger_ on TikTok, has revealed a Christmas ornament hack to prevent children from shattering holiday trinkets. In a clip with over 2.2 million views, this mother of four confessed that she uses clear rubber bands to hang ornaments on her Christmas tree. She no longer uses the small S-shaped hooks for safety concerns regarding her children. TikTok/ashleighbarger_The Perfect Christmas Ornament Hack
Ensuring Ornaments Stay Put
Ashleigh Barger demonstrates how she swapped out the small S-shaped hooks for clear bands. She loops the rubber band through the ornament loop, knots it, and tightens it. Once secure, she places the elastic loop on the tree branch. This simple hack ensures that her knickknacks won't fall off the tree due to her children or pets. Parents with young children are ecstatic over this hack. One parent sighed, "Well darn, if only I didn't already have my trees up and decorated." Another admitted, "Ok, now I need to redo my tree to toddler-proof it." A parent commented, "I did that last year and loved it, but my daughter hated it." Over the years, many parents have found themselves cleaning up under the Christmas tree daily as their children and pets can't resist tinkering with shiny ornaments. Young children's fascination with removing the ornaments and dropping them on the floor can be a safety hazard as glass or plastic can shatter. A mother laughed and said, "Thank you, I was starting to worry I wouldn't get to put my tree up with my feral 18-month-old." Another admitted, "Wow, I'm definitely doing this!! Much safer than the hooks too!"Alternative Options for Safety
Some TikTokers recommend using floral wires or zip ties to avoid the ball drops. Meanwhile, pet owners are worried about their felines turning into a Grinch as their holiday ornaments will no longer be toys. One person confessed, "My cats are about to be livid. Perfect for the ornaments on the bottom that the cat loves to destroy." A hairstylist who has 3 cats commented, "As a hairstylist who has 3 cats, I will buy as many elastics as I need. I'm tired of finding bulbs 6 months later under furniture and appliances!"Ashleigh Barger added, "So much safer. Ours always falls off the tree with my toddler and I'm afraid that my 6-month-old would find one now that she's mobile." This hack provides a much-needed solution for parents and pet owners during the holiday season. It gives them peace of mind knowing that their ornaments are secure and their children and pets are safe. With over 2.2 million views on TikTok, this hack has proven to be a popular and effective way to decorate the Christmas tree. It's a simple yet ingenious solution that can make the holiday season more enjoyable for everyone.
