00:06 Batteries included. If you’re buying a gift or a toy that needs batteries, it's great to have them included. 00:12 But if you’re mailing that gift, make sure you take those batteries out before wrapping it up! 00:17 Hi, I'm Andrea Avery, United States Postal Inspector, with another holiday mailing tip. 00:22 Accidental activation of a battery-powered item while packaged and in the mail stream causes safety concerns for postal employees. 00:29 That buzzing or ticking toy - that’s fun to play with - becomes ominous and concerning when those sounds come from a non-descript package. 00:36 So, if you're mailing a gift that requires batteries, keep the batteries in the original, manufacturer-sealed packaging. 00:43 Watch for more holiday mailing tips, or visit USPIS.gov.