Security tag left on baby clothing?

[helsybells]

Bought a top and leggings for my 6mo in mothercare yesterday. When I unpacked the bag they had left the security tag in the item was only £2 in the sale and it's a good 1h 20 round trip back so a bit of a mission though outfit v cute. I have the receipt etc but would obv rather avoid trekking back there if poss.

Anyone any tips on removing them??

[FireOverBabylon]

Two forks to prise them apart and a lot of patience. I think it took me about 40 minutes to get the one off I found on the inside pocket in a new handbag, 6 months after I'd bought it and no longer had the receipt.

Keep the baby away as well, as they have ball bearings and a little spring inside which flirt out when you do break them apart.

[pramdunce]

Take it to another shop, with reciept and explain. They'll probably help you out.

[helsybells]

Thanks FOB will give that a try. Typically the item is cream as well so avoiding leaving marks could be a mission.

Worse things happen at sea but is such a pain!

[helsybells]

Oh that's a good idea pramdunce. My nearest new look is only15 mins away and they might help. I might phone and ask them first.

[FergusSingsTheBlues]

If itsa pointy tag, one of the cone shaped ones, simply take hammer and smash.

[nextphase]

Don't try and do it yourself.
Take it to New Look - or a locka supermarket which sells clothes, and explain.