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A general principle in product and package design is to never underestimate users’ stupidity. This should be even more true when designing product labels for children, and yet people manage to release some really poorly thought-out child product label fails like the ones on this list.

Some of the fails might be funny, but others are downright dangerous. The wrong product, label, or packaging design may prompt impressionable and inexperienced youngsters to use products in unsuitable ways or to even ingest products that can be harmful. If you’re a budding designer, this list can be a good list of things you shouldn’t do!

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Accidentally Sent My Son To School With His Newly Bought Ugly Christmas Sweater

Accidentally Sent My Son To School With His Newly Bought Ugly Christmas Sweater

Didn't realize what Santa was doing until his kindergarten teacher pointed it out when I picked him up after school.

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#2

Kids Love Pandas

Kids Love Pandas

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This needs to be the secret bored panda shirt or pin or anything so we can recognize other wild pandas on the street

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Designers are often a tough crowd. It’s a competitive profession, and many professionals online are keen on picking apart each other’s work. The internet is full of communities sharing various design fails and poor choices for the world to see.

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A Friend Bought This Balloon For Her Son's Birthday But Decided Against Blowing It Up

A Friend Bought This Balloon For Her Son's Birthday But Decided Against Blowing It Up

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When it comes to children’s product design fails, however, there’s another group that like to get in on the critiques - parents. Children are a highly vulnerable segment of society, so a poorly designed product or package has the potential to drive a child to accidentally harm themselves.

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If You've Ever Thought Kids Getting Hurt One At A Time Isn't Efficient Enough, Here's An Idea

If You've Ever Thought Kids Getting Hurt One At A Time Isn't Efficient Enough, Here's An Idea

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#8

Strawberry-Scented Scissors For Kids. That’s How You Get Kids Stabbing Themselves In The Face

Strawberry-Scented Scissors For Kids. That’s How You Get Kids Stabbing Themselves In The Face

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#9

Teaching Kids Terrible Things At Wellington Zoo

Teaching Kids Terrible Things At Wellington Zoo

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Robert T
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why does the giraffe look like it has been possessed by a demon?

Ace
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah, cos obviously kids aren't going to realise that this isn't what the animals actually eat...

Justin Thyme
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Best of all-- doesn't actually get recycled, all goes to same dump

Mr.G86
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lion must be new, bcuz the other two look like soulless or demon like.

Biscutt
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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

KIDS DO NOT FEED THE MONKEY LANDFILL!!! Scratch that - DO NOT FEED THE MONKEY AT ALL!!

i.am.lost.
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I get it, according to the zoo, these may have been good ideas, but seriously? Should've put more thought while making this stuff. How about...I dunno...just normal colorful and patterned bins?

Some_Gal!
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

??? WHAT were they thinking in the second they produced this?

liam mckirdy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how have i been here so many times but never even concidered that

Camille Sinanan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the lion is the only ones thats decent the others are just horrifying

Pokepug
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then why did a I get in trouble at the zoo for feeding the lions my soda cans?

Mickie Shea
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bad foodies for animals and a cute reminder for all about waste.

R.A. Haley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The saddest thing is that these don't work anyway. The kids get excited and rob trash from regular receptacles to "feed the lion".

Hey!
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have no idea where this zoo is but I've seen something similar in another one. Poor taste - pun unintended (I just noticed it).

Robin C
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good grief.. when the apocalypse comes.. they won't bother with our trash.. they will eat US!

any rei
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For realism I feel there should be a fish going: feed me microplastic

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Product and packaging design for children is practically an entire discipline unto itself. For one thing, a single product and package has to appeal to two very different people - a child and their parent. The package and product have to promise to be fun while also convincing the parent that the product in question is safe, high-quality, entertaining, and, if applicable, developmentally helpful.

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#11

The Brand Name Of My Daughter's Shirt

The Brand Name Of My Daughter's Shirt

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Yummy Drink With A Trip To The Hospital

Yummy Drink With A Trip To The Hospital

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Package design for kids also has its own set of trends and visual principles. Things like minimalism and eco-packaging may be trending for adults, but children want something else entirely. Bright colors, zig-zags, and big pictures continue to dominate children’s packaging – because they work.

#13

This Kids' Swimsuit That Looks Like A Self-Destruction Vest

This Kids' Swimsuit That Looks Like A Self-Destruction Vest

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#14

This Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

This Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

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#15

I'm Not Sure If This Is A Thing That You Should Give Kids

I'm Not Sure If This Is A Thing That You Should Give Kids

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Of course, as we can see from the crazy design fails in this list, another key concern is clarity of purpose. Too many of the products on this list fail in this key aspect. Inedible or even toxic materials scented as food shouldn’t be making it into children’s hands - moreso if the products are also food-shaped.

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#16

My Brother Pays $15,000/Year/Child To Send His Kids To Private School - This Is The 1st-Grade Homework From Last Week

My Brother Pays $15,000/Year/Child To Send His Kids To Private School - This Is The 1st-Grade Homework From Last Week

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#18

My Son Is Too Terrified To Learn Anything From These Speech Therapy Worksheets, And Frankly, I Don't Blame Him

My Son Is Too Terrified To Learn Anything From These Speech Therapy Worksheets, And Frankly, I Don't Blame Him

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Even adults can make mistakes when product packaging and design are done wrong, so children can be even more vulnerable to issues like these.

#19

Chalk With A Popsicle Color, Shape, And Even A Wooden Handle. What Could Go Wrong With Giving These To Kids?

Chalk With A Popsicle Color, Shape, And Even A Wooden Handle. What Could Go Wrong With Giving These To Kids?

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#20

My Son Who Just Started To Read “Hell Baby. Hell, Baby. Hell, Baby!!!”

My Son Who Just Started To Read “Hell Baby. Hell, Baby. Hell, Baby!!!”

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#21

The Hippo In My Kid's Library Book Is Actually A Rhino

The Hippo In My Kid's Library Book Is Actually A Rhino

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Baby Hippo prefers to talk... baby RHINO on the other hand prefers to stand in front of baby Hippo and blocking the view of him completely...

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#22

Paint That Looks And Smells Like Juice. There's Literally A Picture Of Juice On The Box. Do You Want Kids To Drink The Paint? Because That's How You Get Kids To Drink The Paint

Paint That Looks And Smells Like Juice. There's Literally A Picture Of Juice On The Box. Do You Want Kids To Drink The Paint? Because That's How You Get Kids To Drink The Paint

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#24

Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

Never Split Your Legs When You Slide Down

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#25

This Ad Of A Kid Holding A Nerf Gun The Wrong Way

This Ad Of A Kid Holding A Nerf Gun The Wrong Way

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#26

I'm Not Sure What To Say

I'm Not Sure What To Say

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#27

"And As Your Child Gets Older, Simply Adjust The Head Restraint"

"And As Your Child Gets Older, Simply Adjust The Head Restraint"

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#28

My Son Just Asked Me Why The Tiger Had A Little Flower Under Its Tail... Thanks For The Detailed LEGO

My Son Just Asked Me Why The Tiger Had A Little Flower Under Its Tail... Thanks For The Detailed LEGO

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#29

Let's Put A Hopscotch In The Middle Of The Parking Lot, And The Kids Will Love It

Let's Put A Hopscotch In The Middle Of The Parking Lot, And The Kids Will Love It

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Moezzzz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm thinking this was part of a playground at one point and then they turned it into a parking lot. This happened at my old high school.

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#30

This Highlighter I Caught My Kindergartner Trying To Eat Because He “Bought Bubble Gum At The Book Fair”

This Highlighter I Caught My Kindergartner Trying To Eat Because He “Bought Bubble Gum At The Book Fair”

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Weasel Wise
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, A) kindergartners generally can't read works like "highlighter", B) why does her 5yo have money to spend without any supervision?

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#31

As A Baby Onesie It's Cute, But As A Kid's T-Shirt It's Troubling

As A Baby Onesie It's Cute, But As A Kid's T-Shirt It's Troubling

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#32

How Can Kids Learn If You Don't Teach Them Properly

How Can Kids Learn If You Don't Teach Them Properly

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Vicki Doggurl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess that answers the question: are zebras are black with white stripes or white with black stripes. They’re neither!!

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#34

All Toilets Must Be Centered In The Middle Of The Classroom So Kids Eating Their Snacks Three Feet Away Can Bare Witness To Their Classmates Defecating

All Toilets Must Be Centered In The Middle Of The Classroom So Kids Eating Their Snacks Three Feet Away Can Bare Witness To Their Classmates Defecating

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#36

Bought This Geometry Set For My Son, To Help Him In School. Comes With This Map Of The World That Has So Many Countries Spelled Incorrectly

Bought This Geometry Set For My Son, To Help Him In School. Comes With This Map Of The World That Has So Many Countries Spelled Incorrectly

I don't know what country VOGO is in Europe, but it's there. Panama is spelled Banama, but I suppose they do grow bananas there. Vietnam is shown as an island.

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#38

Perfect For Kids To Learn To Tell The Time

Perfect For Kids To Learn To Tell The Time

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Vasana Phong
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Analog clocks, cursive, how to physically mail a letter/card, am I missing anything else?

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#39

This Dinosaur In My Daughter's Coloring Book Has Human Hands

This Dinosaur In My Daughter's Coloring Book Has Human Hands

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#40

Show Them What You've Got, Son

Show Them What You've Got, Son

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#42

The Maze On The Kid's Menu Is Impossible To Get Through

The Maze On The Kid's Menu Is Impossible To Get Through

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MadOrca99
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mustard is trying to get on cookie. Maybe it’s for the best that this is impossible

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#43

I Decided To Open My Step Daughter's Junior Risk Board Game Tonight, And The Compass Is Incorrect

I Decided To Open My Step Daughter's Junior Risk Board Game Tonight, And The Compass Is Incorrect

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#44

Restaurant Puts Cocktails And Beers Right Under The Kids' Menu

Restaurant Puts Cocktails And Beers Right Under The Kids' Menu

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#46

My Son Was Stumped With A State Abbreviation Crossword. Then I Looked At The Solution

My Son Was Stumped With A State Abbreviation Crossword. Then I Looked At The Solution

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#47

Terrible Solar System

Terrible Solar System

What is happening with this solar system? I was hoping to teach the kids, I guess I should have looked closer before ordering it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most of the planets are on the same line, there's two Neptunes, Earth is the biggest planet... Perfect for teaching kids!

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#48

My Friend's Daughter Went To Summer Camp And Received This "Meteor" Shirt

My Friend's Daughter Went To Summer Camp And Received This "Meteor" Shirt

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#49

This Board Book For Kids Is Pretty Confusing

This Board Book For Kids Is Pretty Confusing

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#50

These “Jeans”/Sweat Pants My Grandma Bought Our Son For Christmas

These “Jeans”/Sweat Pants My Grandma Bought Our Son For Christmas

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