"‘Ignore the critics!’ Mom shares £60 trick to stop kids from tearing into Christmas gifts early"

Many parents are busy preparing Christmas gifts for their children, but keeping them hidden until December 25 can be quite a challenge.

One mother has shared her method for keeping the gifts out of sight, which has sparked a lively discussion in the comments.

Mother Jenna explained that she rents a storage unit to keep her Christmas gifts hidden from her childrenCredit: tiktok/@jen_motherhoodandmore Her suggestion has divided opinionsCredit: tiktok/@jen_motherhoodandmore

Jenna, who shares her experiences under @jen_motherhoodandmore , explained that she rents a storage unit close to her home to keep wrapped gifts a secret.

In a video that has garnered 85,000 likes, she stated: “Parenting hack: Don’t have enough space to hide Christmas presents from curious little eyes?

“Consider renting a storage unit for a few weeks.”

While many parents praised it as a “brilliant” and “innovative” idea, others were not so sure.

One commenter remarked: “I hide mine under my bed like a normal person.”

Another added: “Don’t people have an attic?” to which she responded: “Not everyone has an attic available for storing presents.”

However, the main concern for many was the expense of renting a storage unit.

Typically, a small storage unit in the UK for six weeks costs between £70 and £165, depending on its size and location.

Meanwhile, storage company Big Yellow offers units starting at £4.04 per week, plus a £6 insurance fee each week, totaling over £60.

Questioning the price of her hack, one viewer commented: “Please don’t start a money saving advice channel.”

Another joked: “Or just have your chauffeur take it to the gatehouse on your estate.”

In defense of her choice, Jenna remarked about her unit: “It was half price for 8 weeks and I use it for work as well, so I consider it a bargain.”

If you're looking for a free alternative, another mother shared her method of using a locked space.

Many parents shared their tips for concealing giftsCredit: Getty One mother explained how she hides her Christmas gifts in a suitcaseCredit: TikTok/@laurasmart94

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He mentioned: “The kids are aware that we just store extra bedding and towels there, and it's hard for them to access, so they don’t bother.”

Mother of two, Sarah Pearson, stated that she enlists the help of her neighbors for her gift storage.

She shared: “We didn’t have space under our beds or a cupboard that was out of reach, so we had to think outside the box.

“Fortunately, our next-door neighbors are like family to us. Since their children have grown up and moved out, they happily allowed us to store the gifts in their loft and wrap them at their house.