Guest Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Does such a dispenser exist that is child friendly, perhaps with some sort of guard to protect fingers and hands from the serrated metal? ppp
sunnyday Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Oh yes - I buy them from Staples - in a pack of 5. They are plastic - haven't had any cut fingers............yet
Guest Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Thanks sunnyday - could you post me a link please?
sunnyday Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 Oh sorry ppp - I can't - I actually visit Staples to buy - one of my favourite shops - never leave without completely blowing the budget!!!
wellerkaren Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 http://www.staples.co.uk/office-supplies/o...tape-19mm-x-15m is this what you are looking for ppp and what you mean sunnyday
sunnyday Posted February 9, 2010 Posted February 9, 2010 The one I use is a Staples own and comes in packs of 5 - but I'm sure ppp will be pleased with the link - thanks Karen!
Lyanne Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 I know we could do with one - one of my colleagues cut herself on the dispenser yesterday!
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Thanks for this post. We have been debating this issue for a while, and I had looked at the Staples ones as an option, so I will go ahead and get some of those on your recommendation. I have a business account with Staples for my own company, they are really good and if you spend over £30 you get free next day delivery. That way you also don't have to pay up front but get an invoice a month later. They send you regular catalogues and there are some great free offers. Also, you get a card to use instore where you just sign and it goes on your invoice. Not sure if they would do it for voluntary run preschools but it might be worth asking.
Stargrower Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 We use the sort that are weighted with sand which make them easy for children, but they do still have the sharp bit...some of our children pull the tape out on the dispenser then snip with scissors! Beehive
Guest Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Thank you! Do the Staples dispensers fall over when tape is tugged? If you know what I mean! ppp
sunnyday Posted February 10, 2010 Posted February 10, 2010 Thank you! Do the Staples dispensers fall over when tape is tugged? If you know what I mean! ppp Yes they are quite small and light - so they need to hold with one hand and pull the tape with the other!
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