The popular Zhu Zhu Pets electronic hamsters promise hours of fun, but in order to take full advantage of this fun you may want to consider some handy little tips in order to make sure that you avoid any possible pitfalls. Take these little tips to heart in order to make sure that your little electronic hamsters remain fun for years to come.

Before you take the plunge and decide to buy a brand new Zhu Zhu Pet electronic hamster for your young one, you may want to keep a few little tips and tricks in mind so that you can maximize your fun and minimize any headaches and hassles. First of all, make sure that you have extra batteries available. Zhu Zhu Pets provide hours of fun, and they can go through batteries fairly often if they're used on a regular basis. You might want to consider investing in a rechargeable set of batteries to make sure that you can always keep your child's little furry electronic friend full of juice. Zhu Zhu Pets require two AAA batteries in order to function.

Second, make sure to keep the area that the Zhu Zhu Pets will be playing in relatively clear of shed hair, dirt, and dust that could get tangled in its little wheels and gum up the works. Running a cloth over any Zhu Zhu Pets habitats that you might have bought every once in a while is a good idea. Also make sure that the wheels of the little critters don't get caught and entangled in a child's hair, and also keep the child's hands away from the wheels as that could result in pinched skin.

Third, make sure that you have some sort of hard, flat surface that children can play on with their Zhu Zhu Pets. Carpets are not the ideal surface for playing with one of these little electronic hamsters, and using these pets on carpets could greatly increase the amount of wear and tear done to them on a regular basis. And remember that these are indoor, not outdoor toys. They should not be brought out to frolic on grass or sand or dirt in any form. Ideally, you would like your Zhu Zhu Pets to last a long time.

Fourth, remember that if your child feels the need to snuggle with a Zhu Zhu Pet when going to sleep at night, you should remove the batteries. This should help to avert the possibility of the little critter being accidentally activated in the night and wearing down the battery. This could also unnecessarily wake the child, and may result in pinched skin or tangled hair if the wheels get into places that they're not supposed to.

Fifth, keep in mind the recommended use of this toy. Teasing the family dog with a Zhu Zhu Pet can be cute, but remember to watch the situation and don't let the dog use the little hamster as a chew toy. And remember to keep the toy in the hands of age appropriate children, the manufacturer recommended age is 4 and above. Young children may treat the hamsters more forcefully than necessary. They are not built to be thrown around by toddlers, and extra bumps and tumbles can cause your newly purchased Zhu Zhu Pet to malfunction and no longer be much fun to play with.

If you're careful and keep these tips in mind, you and your child can discover a whole new world of fun with Zhu Zhu Pets.

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