> I just buy more amazon rechargables and while it feels expensive its still a fraction of what buying non-rechargables cost over time.
Putting rechargeable batteries in a toy that will likely not need a replacement for a year or more definitely feels like a waste of money - as does knowing that 20+ rechargeable batteries have been thrown out with regular batteries and broken toys.
Unless I know I can get 8-10 uses out of them, it doesn’t seem ecologically or economically prudent to use rechargeables.
edit . Also - child != children. We have well over 100 AA and probably as many AAA batteries in various toys at any given time…
Putting rechargeable batteries in a toy that will likely not need a replacement for a year or more definitely feels like a waste of money - as does knowing that 20+ rechargeable batteries have been thrown out with regular batteries and broken toys.
Unless I know I can get 8-10 uses out of them, it doesn’t seem ecologically or economically prudent to use rechargeables.
edit . Also - child != children. We have well over 100 AA and probably as many AAA batteries in various toys at any given time…