Top tip for opening a childproof top

I have finally worked out a method of opening a childproof pill container which requires a squeeze and a turn to open. I had one the other day where the lid was just too stiff to squeeze enough. (see photo)

Solution : stand it upside down in hot water for a few minutes. This softens the plastic and then it is easy peasy! I used nearly boiling water but I am sure it would work if the water wasn’t quite this hot.

I never fully close a childproof lid once I have managed to open it

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