Argos launches cat and child proof 'half Christmas tree'

Argos is selling a cat and child proof Christmas tree in a bid to help cut festive fallouts. (Argos).
Argos is selling a cat and child proof Christmas tree in a bid to help cut festive fallouts. (Argos).

It’s the most wonderful time of year – unless of course you’ve got cats (or kids!).

Every year it’s the same – once the Christmas tree goes up they just can’t stay away from those tempting baubles and lights.

If you’re lucky there’s a few loose needles to sweep up, if not then you’ll come home to find your festive pride and joy spread across the floor.

But now Argos think they might have come up with a Christmas (cat owner’s) miracle – behold the cat proof tree.

Argos’ ‘half’ tree. The catalogue giant has launched the 6ft artificial tree to help save space at Christmas and keep baubles and lights out of reach of children and pets. (Argos).
Argos’ ‘half’ tree. The catalogue giant has launched the 6ft artificial tree to help save space at Christmas and keep baubles and lights out of reach of children and pets. (Argos).

The catalogue giant’s online listing says: “Keep your perfectly placed baubles, bows and bells out of reach of curious, crawling kids or your cats’ playful paws with this 6ft parasol tree.

“If Santa’s been extra generous, there’s plenty of room to stack pressies underneath rather than scattering them around it.

“It’s also a great alternative to the traditional tree if you’re a tad tight for space.”

However, it is a little…unique in its appearance and you might think it’s a little steep when you consider it’s just a few quid cheaper than the full size (and more festive) versions – a 7ft festive green tree with ornamental pine cones is currently on sale for £37.50.

The PVC tree is available in both traditional and snowy green effects and retails for £33.33 for the plain green effect, or £37.50 for the extra festive snowy version.

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