You shop for that special gift weeks ahead of time and hide it carefully. All goes well until the big day, when flap A will not fit into slot B, or the assembly kit is missing three screws but contains six extra bolts. The key to preventing this headache is preparing weeks in advance. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a memorable day and a less stressful time assembling gifts. While you're still in the store, holding that perfect gift, find a salesperson or manager and ask if any special tools are needed to assemble the toy.
Proper tools ensure less damage to the toy during assembly and a more secure fit afterward.
If they are not immediately inserted into that new toy, you'll find other uses for them later. You'll have time to find the proper tools, and to replace any missing or broken parts. If the test is successful, hide the toy with the neighbors, in the attic, or even in the trunk of the car. Video Games Video games and video game systems require special attention. Practice hooking the system up to your television while the child is at school or out of the house.