If you have taken the time to go out and buy a present for someone then you want them to get it in the condition it is intended to be in. Whether it is an anniversary present for your partner, a birthday present for a sibling or something for a friend for Christmas, you have put the thought and effort into buying it so you should do the same when wrapping it. You need to make sure the gifts are protected and bubble wrap can come in extremely useful when wrapping presents that are fragile and could break with a slight bump or if the package is dropped. Clearly, the worst thing that could happen is that the person opening the present does so and then finds that what you have bought them has been damaged or even completely broken. You should therefore make sure that you take a bit of time when wrapping to prevent this from happening.
Obviously, the amount of cushioning you give when packaging your gifts is going to depend on two main things, how it is getting to the person it is intended for and most importantly the item itself. If you are going to be dropping off or giving the present to the person yourself then you will not have to worry as much about the protective layers. This is because you are obviously going to know what is inside and will take a sufficient level of care when transporting it. On the other hand, if you are sending your gift via a courier or through the Post Office then you are going to have to put a lot more padding on your fragile items. This is due to the fact that it will be getting handled a number of times and the people who come into contact with it will not necessarily know to be more careful with your package.
When it comes to the actual item that you are wrapping then a bit of common sense should be applied. If you are sending clothing or something that cannot really be broken or damaged in transit then you don’t really need to add any cushioning as it would be unnecessary. However, if you are sending anything made with glass parts or anything else that could easily be broken then you must ensure that you do all you can to protect these items. By adding a couple of layers of bubble wrap in and around your gift, you can prevent breakages occurring from all but the most major of impacts.
