There are new reasons to stock up on batteries before Christmas morning this year. Some toy companies are cutting costs by not including batteries with their products.

This especially applies to toys designed for kids 15-years-old and under that previously had batteries included.

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"You may find yourself opening a present on Christmas Day and not necessarily having the battery that you're looking for," said Russell Holly, shopping content director at CNET.

Holly said some companies are removing batteries to offset tariff-related cost increases or are selling toys with minimal or no packaging.

However, there's a silver lining for shoppers. Black Friday should bring significant discounts on battery packs,

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