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50 Times Designers Went Above And Beyond To Create Something That Children Absolutely Loved
Good design makes our life easier. That’s why it’s important for the creators to try and imagine themselves in other people’s shoes when sketching things for their use. Whether it’s a playground or an office building, those responsible for the design have to consider the needs of different groups of people, for instance, those with disabilities, seniors, or children, just to name a few; and that might not be easy. However, some people excel at the task and provide exemplary results.
Today we have gathered some of the best examples of design that alleviates life with and for children. Whether it’s something that helps parents to handle their little ones, or solutions that aid the kids themselves, these people knew exactly what would come in handy for one of the two groups. Their ingenious designs cover everything from tiny doors to playtime areas at the dentist’s, and much more. Scroll down to find their concepts.
In order to better understand what makes a good design and what effect it can have on people, Bored Panda reached out to the architectural psychologist and professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Dak Kopec. He was kind enough to share some of his thoughts, which you will find in the text below.
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#1
This See-Saw Has Sliding Weights So Different-Sized Kids Could Play Together
RP 2 years ago
Or just use the old fashioned design where it's one long log. You learn a lot about physics trying to work out where to sit based on differences in weight
Dreaming Spirit 2 years ago
I remember we had this kind of seesaw on a playground near my house, and I was so proud to figure out that I can play with my sister, I only need to sit closer to the middle. The physics class that explained it was 5 years later and it made me feel like a genius :D
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Isa's left eye 2 years ago
How do the weights not slide to the other end when it's not horizontal?
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
Ohhhhhh amazing! I lost count of how many times I got stuck on air lol
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
This would be perfect for my see-saw rides with my kids :)
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
Yeah, but how are the heavier kids going to bounce the lighter kids off with these weights?
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#2
A Test Of Maturity
cerinamroth 2 years ago
And me! Although I would be slightly scared about getting stuck...
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Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
According to the original post, it was at mall on the Yucatan Peninsula!
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#3
This Playground Has A Sign So Hearing And Deaf Kids Could Play Together
David 2 years ago (edited)
EDIT: See my comment below under Jason Boyd. It looks like a mix of American SL and Australian SL. Maybe from some other country? Unsure. =-== That's not the sign for peace but the use is wide spread enough deaf people would likely know what you meant. And bottom middle is I Love You not love but close enough as it is often used casually rather than just in a romantic way. Okay, I'm done kibitzing. I do like the attempt at inclusion.
Autumn 2 years ago (edited)
To clarify: Play, friend, and help are all American Sign Language. That is not the sign for love. It’s the acronym ILY which stands for “I love you”. It’s a combination of the fingerspelled letters I, L, and Y. As for peace, that’s just a peace sign, not the actual sign ASL has for peace. I haven’t found a connection between the two but maybe I’m wrong and it does have a basis in sign language? This is where I got my info btw: http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/l/love.htm ———https://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/s/serenity.htm ——— http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/pages-signs/i/ily.htm ——— I’ve been taking an ASL class for about two years now and this is most definitely my favorite website to find info and signs.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
There’s a park somewhere nearby me that has the whole alphabet in sign language on a structure. I tried to teach myself, but had a hard time because of the angles of the hands. For some reason I couldn’t get it until I took ASL
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
TIL that the ASL sign for play is the BSL sign for milk! Though help is the same. How funny.
Stimpy 2 years ago
What I always thought of as "the Rock'n'Roll" sign, used widely at metal concerts, is actually the "love" sign...?!?!
Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
The “rock and roll” sign” doesn’t look like that. The thumb is tucked in and holding down the two middle fingers. The thumb out means “I love you.”
Load More Replies...It’s not easy to find a universal definition of what good design is. It’s a complex matter that involves creativity, anticipating and understanding the end-user’s needs, and so much more. Yet, oftentimes, people recognize a good design when they see one intuitively.
That is because such design is typically expected to tick two main boxes—functionality and aesthetics. An item has to serve a purpose, however, it has to be visually appealing as well, which is why it’s important to find that middle ground. When the designer reaches this goal, it automatically positively reflects in the user’s experience.
#4
Miniature Traffic Playground In Copenhagen Where Kids Learn To Bike In Traffic
Joanna 2 years ago
Awesome, I can think of many adult cyclists that would benefit from that, too!
Hans Georg 2 years ago
As a child of all three worlds I can think of many cyclist, pedestrians and motorists that would benefit from that. If only cars had turnlights like in the past. Cyclists would use their arms and pedestrians stopped on red trafficlights.
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Emma London 2 years ago
Finland has these too, but they also offer small pedal cars so you can be either cyclist OR a driver!
Dynein 2 years ago
In Germany, too! I learned how to ride a bike at home, but I learned how to ride a bike correctly on the street in this kind of miniature street thingy when in primary school. The whole class went there several times and in the end we did a final test.
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Elise Lachataigne 2 years ago
In the 80ies, I learned road safety and later the basics of traffic regulations for riding a bike in one of those in France! Pretty useful !
Momma_Panda 2 years ago
It's in a lot of playgrounds in Kindergardens and schools in Denmark, kids love it and helps them learn how to act in traffic.
Ni Na 2 years ago
We have that in Germany too. In elementary school we had some practice with rules and a streets etc. everything for childs. Don't know if it's still a thing now.
Toni 2 years ago
yes still usual in germany, at least in my city children in third grade still practice on these.
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My Husband Built This Indoor Playhouse For Our Foster Children, Complete With A Kitchen, Real Working Windows, And Lights
Dinah Brand 2 years ago
Maybe they're a firefighter family. There's a little bucket and water spout....maybe to put out the "fire"?
A set of requirements for what a good design should be was presented by Dieter Rams, a renowned German designer who spent decades working with the consumer products company Braun and the furniture company Vitsœ.
Back in the late 1970s, he asked himself the question “is my design good design?” and came up with 10 principles for good design that are equally relevant to this day. The first thing he emphasized was that it has to be innovative. The constant technological advancements provide an abundance of opportunities for innovation, which is why it’s important to try and keep up.
#6
My Car Wash Has A Soap Cannon For Kids
David 2 years ago
Now I'm torn. Soap cannon looks cool. But also - staying inside the car and watching the soap / brushes is cool. Decisions.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Can do the latter any day. How often do you see a SOAP cannon at the car wash??
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#7
I Saw A Special Swing For Wheelchair-Bound Children
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Aarrrhhhhgggg we are not wheelchair bound! I am not bound to my wheelchair, I am a wheelchair user. I'm not bound to it 24/7 like a prisoner! I am a full time wheelchair user you can also get ambulatory users too. Please can we stop using the term 'bound'! On a lighter note, these should be in every play area. Many (in the Uk at least) are locked and people get upset when they see this, but the key is the radar key that unlock disabled toilets, so every disabled person should have one (you can easily buy them for £2-3) and it stops them being abused by people who don't need to use it.
TruthoftheHeart 2 years ago
Omfg some people ARE wheel chair bound, not just about you. Chill
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Full of Giggles 2 years ago
The Phoenix Zoo (Arizona, USA) had these when I was a kid in the 90s. It was part of a playground built specifically for kids with physical disabilities.
David H 2 years ago
In NYC we have The Playground for All Children where many toys and items are designed for children with disabilities. It is for all children to play, and not to let any physical issues prevent them from being a child. It has been open since 1984, and keeps getting improved and updated. https://www.nycgovparks.org/parks/flushing-meadows-corona-park/highlights/12639
Fly_Agaric_Frog 🇺🇦 2 years ago
I have those at the park not too far away! That might be the same one.
#8
These Kids Toilets In A London Museum. Whose Sinks Slope To Cater For Progressively Shorter Children
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
This would be so useful. My two boys (5yo & 2yo) have to climb up onto the sinks to wash their hands.
Debbie 2 years ago
And usually the sink area is wet so if they'd climb on it they'd get wet. And lifting them without them touching the sink gets harder with (their) age and weight.
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Richard Low 2 years ago
Should it not be for progressively taller children? We get taller not shorter.
Groundcontroltomajortom 2 years ago
And the soap dispensers are all still at the same height...doh!
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PandaGoPanda 2 years ago
Fine as long as you don’t want to put anything down whilst you wash your hands.
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 2 years ago
what about super tall children? im hoping those taller ones are 5'4 for me when i was 7/8/a bit of 9 *_*
Riley Quinn 2 years ago
This wouldn't be a bad idea for adults since our heights have a wide range.
Second on the list was usefulness, which is what you get after combining functionality with certain psychological functions and aesthetics. Rams suggested that good design accentuates the usefulness of a product by relinquishing anything that does not serve its purpose.
He continued to emphasize the importance of aesthetics itself, as well as noting that good design makes a product understandable. In addition to that, it has to be unobtrusive, as functional products are not decorative objects, nor works of art, which is why they should be quite neutral.
#9
This Park Has A Swing Where A Parent And A Kid Can Swing At The Same Time
cats_from_the_void 2 years ago
I have one near me and boy do I love getting kicked in the chest or back every swing
Doofenshmirtz Evil, Inc 2 years ago
I have this near my house!! I love to go on it with my baby bro, but it was annoying before he was born lol
#10
My Daughter's First Grade Classroom Has Desks With Pedals So Kids Can Move While Learning
Hans Georg 2 years ago
We need those in parks with USB-Ports to charge our phones.
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Inclusion2020 2 years ago
I bought a desk pedal for my classroom! I work in Exceptional Ed. And let me tell you. Teaching my students how to move their bodies without disrupting instruction and to regulate their emotions has resulted in my class having the least number of crises and physical outbursts. Not only that, but the kids LOVE being in my room.
BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they) 2 years ago
that's just beautiful! I would really love to have those lol. The amount of times I've loudly banged my knee against the bottom of a desk is a lot. With my foot surgeries, I've gotten used to crossing my legs to help with the pain (not there anymore) and in some older desks that are smaller, I'll bang my knees just crossing them. Having another way to put out my energy besides rubbing my fingers sounds amazing. I've started to develop a callous on my right pointer finger, on the side where my knuckle is, which is where I rub it. It also doesn't feel right to rub my left hand either. I've also developed the habit of popping my knuckles, so on bad days I get sore joints. It all manifests from my anxiety, so having another way to output that so I can focus sounds amazing. I really want to be a teacher, especially with special education kids. (that's what they're called here). What's it like?
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NickTheDuck 2 years ago
Make it charge something too. may as well use that energy, no matter how distopyian it sounds.
Weird Panda 2 years ago
Oh my god yes, my legs cramp during tests which does not help my scores
Phoenix the Frog 2 years ago
My old 1st and 3rd grade teacher (same person) use to have the option for us to sit on yoga balls to help with core strength and also for us not to get bored.
Jennifer Clark 2 years ago
This is how I studied for certain classes in college
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#11
The Publix In My Hometown Gives Out Fruits To Kids For Free
Julie Snelling 2 years ago
You still have Woolworths? I miss Woolworths 😓
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David 2 years ago
This is a wholesome upgrade from a local chain that gives kids a free cookie from the bakery. (which is also nice but less healthy)
The rest of the ten principles pointed out that good design should be honest and long-lasting. It should also be thorough down to the last detail and environmentally-friendly. Last but not least, according to Dieter Rams, good design is as little design as possible, which relies on his approach of “less, but better”.
#12
They Make Mini Replica MRI Machines, Complete With Noises, To Prepare Children For Their Scan
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
I told my son they were turning him into Darth Vader. Worked like a charm.
Magnion 2 years ago
I had an MRI a couple years ago, as an adult, where they put headphones on us whatever kind of music we wanted so we didn’t have to hear the machine be so loud.
AliJanx 2 years ago
And then I fell asleep to my music with a lot of banging I. The background. HA HA
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I've never had a MRI but I do know a few adults that have freaked out in them.
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
I had a scan once my sock slipped off my headset was right above my eyes (for a movie) and I couldn’t move at all. Cried inside the machine half way through
Eledore Massis 2 years ago
These things are expensive. Siemens sells them for €1800. Then again peanuts compared to the real thing. Still they are always lost and you can never buy replacements (can only add them with a new machine order).
Amanda Rose 2 years ago
If claustrophobia is a issue for you, some places have wide bore or open bore machines that make the process much more comfortable to endure. Not every place has them, unfortunately, but they are becoming a more widely used alternative.
Elizabeth Bennett 2 years ago
The child life specialist used one of these to help my daughter before her MRI! She was able to do the scan without anesthesia for the first time with the use of the model!
#13
These Special, Short Windows For Curious Children To See The Construction Site
TeaAndWhimsy 2 years ago
Slussen, Stockholm. Some of us short adults also benefit from the different heights!
Jcusack 2 years ago
Adult window = Graffiti Children's window = Clean & Clear -- Natural inference = Adults Ruin Everything
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Asha Sc de Ro 2 years ago
Omg this is so nice! The call for technical educated people is so big in the Netherlands, this could inspire kids!
#14
Bus For A Pre-School Kids. Spotted In Nagoya
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Next is the Nekobasu nekobasu-6...4b1154.jpg 
Greenmantle 2 years ago
I hope the horn has a musical tone- that'd make it hilarious for passers by as well
Chase The Lucario 2 years ago
There is so much stuff to say about this I'm speechless. A summary: it's awesome and we need more.
Any design depends largely on the end user. It’s important to take into account their needs, in addition to weighing numerous other factors, such as their environment, for instance. Architectural psychologist, Prof. Dak Kopec told Bored Panda that an in-depth interview process and surrounding community analysis is the best way to anticipate design decisions that can benefit certain groups of people the most.
“A good designer will be able to assess a group of end-users’ needs through asking strategic questions, observing the intended end-users in similar environments, and studying the regional cultural nuances along with values, traditions, and norms,” he said.
Dr. Kopec pointed out that these factors are all regional—within a given city, county, or township—which is why, according to him, a good designer will not assume that a cluster of people will be the same in London, New York, Honolulu, Sydney, and elsewhere.
#15
My City Has A Mock City To Train Kids Rules Of Traffic. It Includes A McDonald's And Tim Horton's
Steph Peth 2 years ago
I would hope it's teeny tiny food. Half size tim bits, from Timmy's and sliders from the mcdonalds
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Ronstantin 2 years ago
I'd like to mock-rent a mock-apartment there and practice everyday life with my mock-neighbours.
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago (edited)
Do they also have a mock toilet to train boys how to aim?
Gwenaëlle Michaelis 2 years ago
I didn't even know it existed ! It's awersome, I would like to train too in here too !
starsailor (they/he) 2 years ago
oh, my town has something like that too! went there for a field trip in 3rd grade. i remember being pissed because i couldn't ride a bike because, well, i couldn't ride a bike!
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Why is it relevant to have those brands in it? They have absolutely zero impact on learning the rules of the road.
#16
Whoever Invented This In A Public Restroom To Hold My Child In Place Is A Genius
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Oh yeah we went to a gas station like this yesterday we were going to legoland and we stopped to go to the bathroom, it’s made to keep small children from running away
Beck 2 years ago
Yeah this is pretty genius. Don't know how many times I have peed with a toddler on my lap when we were out and about
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Every bathroom should have this, a changing table, and a small table for your purse or diaper bag so you don't have to sit that stuff on the floor.
Fiddlediddle2.0 2 years ago
I prefer a hook for my items. I always worry what people will leave on a table. Some people are disgusting.
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Notme 2 years ago
I’ve seen them in a few places but they’re usually broken, at least here in the UK. It’s one of thise things you don’t think abt before becoming a parent- how do you use a public toilet when you’re alone with baby? You can’t leave them on the gross floor and most cubicles won’t fit a pram. It’s really tricky, especially if you’re on your period! 😬
David 2 years ago
I'm laughing at all the videos playing in my head right now - memories of dealing with littles when you have to use the toilet. What are you doing? I'm pooping. Why? Don't open that door yet. Stop climbing under the stall, you don't need to see what that other person is doing.
Cat R 2 years ago
As a newly handicapped person, I often go in the handicapped stall and find the baby changer down. It's awkward and difficult while in a wheelchair or scooter to push it closed. Please be polite and close it when you're done. Thanks for listening to my public service announcement.
Maureen Rouse 2 years ago
Great idea because even parents have to use the restroom on occasion.
A P 2 years ago
At my local ymca, someone used black and red sharpies to draw a set of instructional stickers on the changing table. It was how to properly perform a satanic sacrifice, and the dispose of the child in the diaper dispenser on one side and the dagger on the other (the diaper dispensers were always empty).
#17
This Beautiful Bus Stop Is In Holstein, Germany. In Front Of The Local High School
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
I thought the same! Just looking at it gives me anxiety.
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Noel Bovae 2 years ago
I could see this being completely covered in graffiti within 24 hours of being put up, where I live.
Stannous Flouride 2 years ago
I think these just got banned in Florida for being too inclusive.
🇳🇬 Asi Bassey 🇳🇬 2 years ago
Errr…aren’t high school kids a bit too old to appreciate designs like this? It looks more appropriate for kids in kindergarten.
Suby 2 years ago
In Germany, elementary school is 1st to 4th grade, then kids go to different schools starting in 5th grade until graduation. So the kids at the school are 10 and up.
Load More Replies... “Good design helps relieve stress and promote ideal behaviors or outcomes when it properly reflects the community it serves. Colors, patterns, geometry, art, etc. are all symbols that reflect a community’s values, preferences, and desires. An environment that does not reflect the population will cause people to feel as though they do not belong, which can result in fear, anger or frustration,” architectural psychologist and professor at the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Dak Kopec told Bored Panda.
#18
My Local Domino's Has A Stand For Kids To Come Up And Watch Them Make Pizzas
Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
This is so cute cooking is a life skill!! Kids should see what it’s like to do certain aspects of cooking
#19
This Shopping Cart Has A Spot For Kids To Stand On While The Parents Push
Satan Laughs 2 years ago
Well how are they going to flip the entire cart over and become trapped like a caged animal like the rest of us? #howIgotcuncussedatthegrocerystore.
Lauren Lewis 2 years ago
At Home Depot (hardware store in US) there are carts shaped like cars for the kids to sit in, complete with steering wheels. 800px-Home...3194ea.jpg 
ImaPerson 2 years ago
They used to have these at Walmart but they're rare now
Load More Replies... Ronstantin 2 years ago
I don't know if it's common in other countries. But in Germany, shopping carts have fold-out child seats as standard. Classic155...b9e1ce.jpg 
Heather Talma 2 years ago
Certainly better than riding on the front of the cart like my sister and I used to do.
Nathalie Cowan Noland 2 years ago
Yea I love that - then the child has a choice of wanting to sit or to stand while shopping
#20
The Children's Playground At The Airport In Zürich, Switzerland. It's A Mini Airport
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
I need this! Trying to keep young kids entertained for hours in an airport is near-impossible.
PandaGoPanda 2 years ago
Buy them a Trunki. Saved my sanity during many airport delays.
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Bee The Bee 2 years ago
The best thing is, it is located on the roof of a terminal and next to the airfield. So while the kids play, you can watch planes start, land and taxi.
starsailor (they/he) 2 years ago
so cute! this aviation museum near me has something like that for young'ns. plus, in the museum, you can climb inside the planes, spacecrafts, etc. really cool!
Heather Talma 2 years ago
Yes, so you can have parents screaming "WE ARE DONE PLAYING NOW, WE HAVE TO GET ON THE PLANE."
Designing for children is no exception—as with any other group, it requires thorough research that helps to understand their needs better and provide solutions accordingly. In addition to being functional and aesthetically pleasing, good design can also positively influence children’s development.
#21
This Book Is For Children To Teach How To Tie Shoes
starsailor (they/he) 2 years ago
when i was 4, my mom took me to nordstrom. they were having a shoe-tying lesson there for little kids. i couldn't get it right and cried.
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
i could never tie my shoes the normal way so one day my mom showed me this video on facebook and i tie my shoes very weird to this day
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Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
There are lots of these and similar around. We have one where every page has a different kind of fastening. One is a zipper, one is a normal button, one is one of those buttons you press together, then a… click thingy and of course shoe laces
Bec 2 years ago
My cousin made me a book like this out of cloth when I was a baby. Tie a shoe, buttons, snaps, how to braid. It was amazing and adorable. I wish I was crafty enough to do the same for my nieces
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Jutta Plötz 2 years ago
It does. I learned it from books like that. Especially great for autistic children.
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Genderless void (they/them) 2 years ago
I could’ve used this. I’m 13 and learned how to tie shoes 2 weeks ago. (They always had 3 or 4 loops idk how)
RavenTheCat 2 years ago
want to learn how to tie your shoes? It's a very easy thing to do Just sit on down and I'll give you the scoop What's that? It's called the loop de loop You gotta take a lace in each hand You go over and under again You make a loop de loop and pull And your shoes are looking cool You go over and back, left to right Loop de loop and you pull them tight Like bunny ears or a Christmas bow Lace them up and you're ready to go You make a loop de loop and pull And your shoes are looking cool You make the loop de loop and pull And your shoes are looking cool -ween
#22
This Playground Is A Giant Ship
Cassidy Moore 2 years ago
The childhood instinct to climb up as high as you can, get stuck and make your parent help you down
#23
This Toilet Has A Separate Door For Children
Yeet_girl360 2 years ago
Kid-to-kid always have a little door. Most the time it is pink.
Load More Replies... Fat Harry 2 years ago
Do you have to remember to lock both doors while you're pooping, lest you risk a small child walking in on you?
Jcusack 2 years ago (edited)
My thoughts exactly! I'm not trying to catch a charge for forgetting to lock the W***y Wonka door. Edit: REALLY!?! W***Y'S CENSORED!!!?
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Olive Harper 2 years ago
Good idea until you forget to lock the kiddie door and some kid comes in while it's occupied.
Thom Serveaux 2 years ago
Hope they lock seperately...it's bad enough when kids peek under the stalls
Paul Aguilera 2 years ago
It's all fun and games until the grown up forgets to lock the child door and traumatizes the wee little lad with their grunting pains
“Good design can influence and enhance a child's development,” Prof. Kopec said. “Loris Malaguzzi is the originator of the thought that all children have three teachers: their peers, adults, and the environment or classroom. Malaguzzi further believed that all children have curiosity, potential, and preparedness, which is echoed within Rachel and Stephen Kaplan’s preference module that states an environment should have four elements: coherence, legibility, complexity, mystery.
“Hence, each environment should allow for curiosity, potential, and preparedness through the inclusion of elements that allow for coherence, legibility, complexity, and mystery,” he explained.
#24
This Carousel In Hong Kong Has A Sea Turtle Mounted To The Floor For Disabled Children
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
I've used these on similar rides in the UK- nice to be included and the ride even had a lift to get me up to the level from the floor
Crazy Cookie 2 years ago
I notice your username says banned for downvoted. What did ya say?
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 2 years ago
I've seen similar ones on traditional type carousels, looks like a sleigh that the horses in front of it are "pulling" 🙂
Fly_Agaric_Frog 🇺🇦 2 years ago
We have this at a local zoo near me in SC. They have a peacock on the ground. (Or maybe a zoo themed one, idk, it's been a while)
BeepBoop is Lonely (she/they) 2 years ago
all of the carousels I've been on has one like the turtle, benches, moving animals off of the ground, and stationary animals off of the ground!
Matthew Iverson 2 years ago
As my sister taught me they are not disabled children. They are children with disabilities. BIG DIFFERENCE!
#25
School Rewards Kids With Tokens For The Book Machine
Redmagesyndrome 2 years ago
I love this but I can't help but feel like they need to put the thicker chapter books at the bottom so they don't get damaged when they fall.
QuanτumSpace2️⃣3️⃣4️⃣ 2 years ago (edited)
My old elementary school does this now apparently (edit: spelling)
Bunzilla 2 years ago
did... did you read the title? " School Rewards Kids With Tokens For The Book Machine ". The machine uses tokens, which are given to the kids.
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My School Has Racks In The Front Office For Kids To Put Their Skateboards On During The Day
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
This is great. Too many adults associate skateboarding with delinquency.
Isa's left eye 2 years ago
We have to sign a skateboard contract and leave them in the main office until the end of the day. I like this solution better.
Alex 2 years ago
I wish sooo badly my school had this , instead they ban skateboards altogether
Toni Kay 2 years ago
So you can’t ride a skateboard to school? But you can ride a bike or walk? I never knew banning them was a thing.
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Rae Ramirez 2 years ago
Skateboarding is not a crime!!! I remember being a teenager and running from the police because we were skateboarding!!
The professor pointed out that some groups of people are more prone to be influenced by certain design decisions; children, seniors, or people with mental disabilities, for instance. “These are important populations because they tend to be the most influenced by environment design because of the embedded symbols that carry meaning,” he said.
“This is because vision is our (human) primary sensory detection, as such, what we see is what we respond to at a basic instinctual level. Educated adults often screen out or rationalize visual cues at a subconscious level or have a larger frame of reference from which to process visual information.”
#27
This Playground Has A Sunscreen Dispenser For Kids
shan 2 years ago
I’m an aesthetician and beg people to wear it. I hear I do when I’m in the sun.if you are alive and in the world during the day, in any capacity, you are in the sun :) wear a broad spectrum of at least 30 and reapply every two hours.
Load More Replies... Olive Harper 2 years ago
"Sunscreen is for the weak."- Kid from my track team. "It is for the weak, because when I don't put sunscreen on, I get sun burned and then I cry for a week." -Other kid from my track team.
Fly_Agaric_Frog 🇺🇦 2 years ago
This is what we all need. I was tired of getting sunburnt after staying outside. Lol
Kris “ADHD_Carrier” Dudoich 2 years ago
This would be a great idea for state parks and other places that lots of people visit because lots of us forget to put sunscreen on!
Huddo's sister 2 years ago (edited)
That's so smart! It would be great if they had UV notifications displayed too, like you have temperatures displayed on the side of buildings. So many people think they don't need protection because it's cloudy or whatever.
#28
The Kid's Menu At This Restaurant I Stopped In
NickTheDuck 2 years ago
Yes madam, I will be having the I'm Not Hungry, and my wife will be having the I Guess So.
whaaaaaaaaaa 2 years ago
Yo you guys are already married? Kids move so fast these days
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The Original Bruno 2 years ago (edited)
THIS IS THE FIRST BRILLIANT IDEA!!!!! Not "great" in the sense of important or huge, but "brilliant" in the sense of devious.
starsailor (they/he) 2 years ago
it's an i don't know for me (grilled cheese and fries for the win! i also like fried shrimp)
Ingrid Foreman 1 year ago
is nobody going to talk about how the kids menu is more expensive than the menu above it?
#29
This Playground Has A Velociraptor Buried In The Sandpit For Kids To Dig Up
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Don't go putting bones in German playgrounds - our local one had to be closed for months while it was completely dug up for an investigation after bones were found because it was the near where some people were killed in 1939-1945. Thankfully it just turned out to be the old site of a butcher's shop many moons ago.
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
In 1939-1945? Wasn't that period known as something else?
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Sarcastic and Proud 2 years ago
Where I used to live in Texas, the town was digging up some land next to one of our historic houses to make a parking lot. They actually uncovered a fossilised trail of T-Rex prints. In the end, they made the parking lot on the other side and added a new mini dinosaur museum!
These pictures show some of the best decisions when it comes to designing for kids or their parents; however, not all people deal with such a task equally well. If you’d like to see some examples of less well-thought-through designs for children, browse this list of hilariously inappropriate playground design fails that are hard to believe were approved.
#30
Simple Way To Measure Kids Feet At My Local Shop
Stary_cat 2 years ago
Same at my shoe shop these are so useful so you don’t have to get your foot measured
Joshua David 2 years ago
I remember going to the mall in the 1980s to buy shoes, and a nices sales person came out with a metal and adjustable foot measuring guide for accuracy. However self serve means they don't have to pay someone to assist you and can now focus on thier bottom lines. I hate capitalism.
Nightshade1972 2 years ago
What about the width? It seems to be less of a problem here in the UK, but when I lived in the US, I was a double A width (very narrow). I could never buy cheap shoes off the rack (Target, Walmart, etc) because they were always wide and wouldn't stay on my feet. Having said that, now that I live in the UK, I can actually buy shoes off the rack without having to worry about what the width is, they all fit me correctly, which was a pleasant surprise.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Wouldn't it be great if you could have ONE footprint that you could just make larger and smaller to fit your foot? (That's what we used to have 'back in my day')
Janine Hunt-Jackson 2 years ago
Where can one go to get their feet actually measured these days??!
#31
These "Mushrooms" In A Park Are Cupboards Filled With Books For Kids To Read
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
I would love to see one of these, but designed as a TARDIS instead of a Mushroom.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I have been wondering what design to make my little library when I finally do it, now I know! There is someone in the next town over from me that has a Tardis (life-size) as their letterbox and I'm so jealous!
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Crazy Meerkat Lady 2 years ago
I've written a childrens book starring my dog if anyone cares to check it out on Amazon? Took quite long to finish and I still haven't sold a single copy. 😔
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I'm interested! I have bought a picture book because it was mentioned on here once before. I'm a teacher/childhood reading enthusiast lol. I also want to write a picture book but haven't gotten that far yet.
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The last time I heard the word cupboard, was when my grandma would say it. Haven't heard that word in so long and the memories from reading it are priceless for me. I had forgotten about that till just now. Cupboard Renaissance please.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
What words do you use instead? Where do you live? Sorry if that sounds accusatory or something, just meant to be curiosity. We use the word cupboard all the time in Australia, it's quite mundane, so I'm wondering where it has slipped out of usage.
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#32
My Son's Shoes Have Different Color Inserts To Make It Easier For Him To Tell Left From Right
Ronstantin 2 years ago
Nice idea. To slightly extend the mnemonic trick one could use bLLLue for left and oRRRange for right 😉
Magpie 2 years ago
My friend painted half a smiley face on each shoe. So when they were on correctly you get a smiley face. Hard for me to describe in words.
Tyke 2 years ago
I drew half a face in each of my son's shoes so when you put them together correctly, he sees the face. Can also do it by cutting a sticker in half. I recently noticed his new shoes have half a rainbow in each which also has the same effect
Load More Replies... NickTheDuck 2 years ago
I had these stickers in the bottom of my shoes with half a cow on each side, and when the shoes were the right way around, the cow would be right.
Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
When my Dad was teaching me to sail: Left & Port both have 4 letters, or Red on the Right is Wrong
#33
This Swing For Kids Waiting At The Bus Stop In Bergen, Norway
Nikki Sevven 2 years ago
Seriously. Can we normalize the idea that adults need fun in their lives too?
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GlassHalfWay 2 years ago
You're right. It wouldn't be just tied up there.
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Dorothy Stovall 2 years ago
"Open the bus door so I can jump off the swing right through the door."
#34
This Cool LED Slide For The Kids
Alro 2 years ago
If they live up north where there is no more sun at 4pm in December?
Load More Replies... Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Blue (UV?) lights make it harder for people to do IV drugs, so dual purpose. All the night busses where I live now have blue lights in them for that reason.
Alison Peters 2 years ago
As if getting the kids to go inside at dusk isn’t hard enough…imagine the struggle with this! 🤦♀️🤣
#35
This Cloth Screen Goes Over The Door Hinge, At A Preschool, To Keep Kids From Getting Their Fingers Smashed
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
I did that once - OUCH!!! Happily I recovered completely.
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Actually, this is mandatory with doors that open and close automatically. (At least in german public buildings, where children have access. "Shearing points at the secondary closing edges of doors are to be avoided." Accordingly, all doors to which children have access must be secured. Not only the electrical ones. Others, I don't know. ).
Upstaged75 2 years ago
You can also get foam stoppers to put there so the door can't close until you check that there are no kid fingers in there.
Theresa Walker 2 years ago
I wish we had that when I was a kid (50+ years ago). Then I wouldn't have smashed my pinky in the door.
Viva Shaymin 2 years ago
I fractured some bones in my fingers once with a firedoor hinge that an older girl slammed closed There was just a loud crack but no paim Had to open the door myself and just saw my fingers turned black- was very shocking ahaha
#36
This Station With Free-To-Borrow Lifejackets For Kids
aartdesigns 2 years ago
...also, teach 'em to swim ASAP, even if you don't live near water or swimming pools
DustTea (she/her) 2 years ago
we have a lot of these in the town I live in since there are so many lakes people swim in
Bloobee bloobee bloo bloo bloo 2 years ago
The lake I go to has a a huge bin full of life jackets for kids in various different sizes
MontanaMariner 2 years ago
They float if you teach them. Every child should know the Deadman float!
#37
A Shopping Mall In My City Has A Giant Artificial Tree For Kids To Play In
Weird Panda 2 years ago
There is a whole playground of this in my area I can’t go very often but it is a magical experience
Ginny Crouse 2 years ago
As long as the kids aren't dropped off and left for "someone else" to take care of.
The Original Bruno 2 years ago
Burger King has for decades had a "tree fort" in their playgrounds, but this is admittedly much nicer.
#38
In The Europa Park Hotel In Germany, There's A Tiny Children's Bathroom In The Bathroom
Nathalie Cowan Noland 2 years ago
That brings huge smile to my face!! That gives them independence.
#39
This Playground Equipment Is Too Genius. Mini Excavator For Kids To Play
#40
This McDonald's Has The Table Drop Down For Kids
Satan Laughs 2 years ago
One of my happiest memories in the 80’s was picking which hamburger head I’d sit on and feed the tiny birds all my French fries. And before one of you young pandas gets all flustered about what we fed them, these were 80’s birds. They ate French fries, too, back then. Science. 🫣
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Like how seatbelts weren't a requirement, or even seats. The 80s were great! For those of us who made it thru. LOL
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Jeff Gabrisl 2 years ago
OK, this is great, but does anyone remember having amazing playplaces for the kids? When I was little it was slides and a tower, and some "merry-go-round" that you sat in, shaped like a giant burger, but you turned the disk in the middle to gain speed, and everyone just got too dizzy to do it anymore? Then they replaced it with the plastic tubes you crawl through that had a slide and a ballpit?
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
I would love to take my kids to a play place but with how often those things are cleaned 🤢
Load More Replies... kaycee14 2 years ago
I haven't seen the McDonald's characters in a McDonald's restaurant in years.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
The last standing one in Melbourne was in the Children's hospital. Was there until they built the new hospital, about 2010.
Load More Replies... Hendo 2 years ago
Oh, how I miss the fun Maccas! I remember when I was a youngster and we had our monthly treat visit to maccas. Our local had an area with a statue of Ronald and Grimace and the chairs were characters' heads and there was cool artwork on the walls. It was a magical land just for kids and so much fun! Now the restaurants are all so 'modern' and boring. They all look the same and it's boring. I wish my kids could experience the joy and excitement I felt back then, when I take them for their monthly treat.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Our McDonalds is in the process of trying to remove all people from the front of the house. They have those stupid self order menus, which I hate. Their goal is to eventually go mobile orders only, no lobby at all. Stupid. Kids want McDonalds for the playground.
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Kids Slide With Rollers Near Osaka Castle
DC 2 years ago (edited)
Uh, I remember those. NEVER wear the shortest pants, NEVER slide in something that doesn't cover your butt and at least a handwidth of leg. Butt cheeks protude, in relation to legs, a bit, and may get stuck in SOME of those roller slides. I had that happen when I was like 6 or 7, and although it didn't do much harm, it hurt.
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
These aint as great as you might think. THEY can be really bumpy and painful xD
aartdesigns 2 years ago
fat kids beware... loose or flabby skin WILL get sucked into and between the rollers for SUCH a nasty pinch! ONLY full pants. Oooff.
Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
these were pretty painful, and slow. and NEVER go down head first. I learned the hard way
David 2 years ago
Body memory of rollers bump-bumping on my butt. Except I've never been on a slide like that. It was for boxes / cargo. Low key bothering me that I can vividly remember the body sensation but can't remember the where/why. (though the why was me goofing I'm sure)
bears. beets. battlestar galactica. 2 years ago
i am in the conveyor business and can support this comment 100%. i've had to sit on them even when they're not rolling to work on them and even putting a piece of cardboard under your butt does not help. that being said, i've graduated from working on conveyors to buying and selling them and it's a lot more comfortable :)
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Miriam L 2 years ago
I don't know if this was the reason for this slide, but rollar slides in newer, inclusively-designed parks actually have several important advantages over a plastic slide (although those parks often have both.) The main benefit is the plastic slides can generate enough of a static charge to disable hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other vital medical wearable devices. The rollers on these these slides dissipate the charge and make them safe for all children. There are other reasons too that I can't recall
#42
This Cool Kid's Washroom
cerinamroth 2 years ago
When my daughter told me sharks were scary, I just told her they are singing power ballads whenever they come up through the water like this. We had a good laugh (and a good sing) about it! Now she's fascinated by them!
NickTheDuck 2 years ago
The media potrays sharks as scary and mean, and dolphins as friendly, but its the oppisite. Dolphins will do bad things to you, and sharks only go after you on a rare occasion.
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Firstname Lastname 2 years ago
I would get this for my personal bathroom and only get fish shaped soap.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
If you do so then could you please invite me to your house?
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Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
Or absolutely petrify children who are scared of sharks.
ⳜƝⰙⱲꝒ𐤠ⱤƊⱿⱿ 2 years ago
The kids will just forget abt the other sinks and only get in line for that one
#43
They Have Built-In Children Seats In The Madrid Bus
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 2 years ago
i have three younger sisters and this would be so helpful if we took the bus because this is the reason why we dont, they dont have these and two of them use car seats.
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
It's there, in front of the person in the seat. I thought that was the driver too at first glance
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#44
This Enclosed Bus Stop For The Kids To Use While Waiting In The Cold
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
I had to walk to the end of our road and wait so this would have been amazing in the winter. Now they changed the rules and the bus MUST pick you up in front of your house. Safer for kids
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I can't imagine that happening where I live. Would cost too much to extend the route by stopping at every student's house! Though, is that for high school age students or younger?
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This Extension For Piano Pedals Is Designed For Advanced Child Pianists Who Can't Reach The Pedals With Their Legs Yet
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Wow could have done with this when I was younger, my dad built something similar for me but thankfully I was a tall child so didn't need it for long
Brendan (banned for downvotes) 2 years ago
Sounds like you have a great Dad.
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Asexual Zelephant 2 years ago
I USED THIS WHEN I WAS LITTLE XD it works well but is a bit fiddly
#46
This Picnic Table Has A Built-In Seat For Infants And A Small Bench For Kids
DonnerDinnerParty 2 years ago
Looks like a dark green to me. Would still get hot though!
Load More Replies... Nina 2 years ago
So when the adults sit on the middle bench the smaller children are excluded? The smallest child would need supervision right?
JB 2 years ago
What on earth are you talking about? The table is primarily circular; adults would sit either side of the child seats and have clear line of sight to both levels.
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#47
So My Wife And I Were Shopping For A Children's Car-Seat. We Were Not Disappointed
Trophy Husband 2 years ago
I have two of these (Batman and Batgirl), when the kids aren't in the car and I'm driving at night, I'm constantly seeing this in the back and thinking someone is in the car... Cool for the kids, not cool for Dad..?
BluEyedSeoulite 2 years ago
My friend had princess one and would give herself a mini heart attack most days 😂
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#48
This Dairy Queen Has A Door Just For The Kids
Sarcastic and Proud 2 years ago
Our local Burger King had one.... Until some kid's dumb big brother got stuck in it!
#49
This Bowling Alley Has A Dragon-Shaped Ball Aimer/Launcher For Little Kids To Use
NickTheDuck 2 years ago
I think most alleys do, because my local one does. super useful for my little sisters.
Crazy Cookie 2 years ago
Most alleys have ball launchers,but they’re not all dragons
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Thomas Ewing 2 years ago
As a disabled adult, I've used a ball aiming device, and it gives an unfair advantage! Fun, but too easy.
2 years ago
my home bowling alley has these ! I remember being so hyped when I saw the weird metal ones get replaced with the fun dinos :D
#50
The Taps In Our Kindergarten Have Googly Eyes And Caps To Entertain Children
Valek Fermiga 2 years ago
Most of these are so ageist - " for kids " ?? We all know kids will only be able to use them IF we let them....
#51
The Interior Of The Breathable Mattress To Prevent Children From Suffocation
#52
Batteries With "Bitter Coating" To Prevent Kids From Swallowing Them
The Accidental Cat Thief 2 years ago
Except now, as an adult, I have a strong urge to taste this battery to see just how bitter it is.
Marie-Helene Briere 2 years ago
As a grown-up adult, I got that urge and oh man, don't do it....They don't lie when they say 'bitter coating'
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Prince of Darkness 2 years ago
this is a great idea. you know what else is a great idea? putting batteries in a saffe place where small kids can't get to it.
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
I do agree in general but if, for example, a child needs hearing aids, they are absolutely going to have batteries within reach.
Load More Replies... Joshua David 2 years ago
This whole concept is amazing. I'm 44, but I remember eating the small watch batteries when I was a kid. Plastic as well. My parents didn't watch us.
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 2 years ago (edited)
my sisters wouldnt care, ones 18 months the other is 7 months, they would swallow that sh*t if it fits *_*
Heather Menard 2 years ago
Why don't parents teach kids not to put things in there mouths. Or just keep out of reach of children.
#53
A Drive-In Theater For The Kids
#54
This Public Restroom Has A Smaller Toilet For Kids
Ronstantin 2 years ago
Am I the only one who wants to put the seat down? (Doing no. 1 standing up is such a mess – applies for both kids and adults.)
Em 2 years ago
If the kid's small enough to need the smaller toilet, they likely also need supervision.
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#55
This Is A Special Swing Designed For Kids In Wheelchairs
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
To stop other children running past and getting hit. When these first started popping up in Melbourne you often had to show your carer's card before your child could access them too, otherwise the gate was locked. Not done now, as they realised that they needed to be more accessible, but it means anyone can jump on, and often they do, despite people who actually need them waiting.
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starsailor (they/he) 2 years ago
yeah. there's literally 18 verb tenses! im probably gonna have to learn all of them next year lmaoooo
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This Step So The Kids Can See The Ice Cream
#57
My Local Car Wash Has A Gun For Kids That Shoots Soap Suds At The Cars Going Into The Car Wash
#58
There's A Carriage For Children On Swiss Trains
#59
Pediatrician's Urology Office Has Roll-Out Paper So Kids Could Draw While They Wait For Their Appointment
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
we had something like this in our upstairs living room when i was little
#60
Our Local Donut Shop Has A Spot For Kids To Watch Them Making Donuts
Percabeth Forever (she/they) 2 years ago
My Krispy Kreme has a huge window so you can walk along as the doughnuts are being made, with the different steps written on it
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
This and the pizza one remind me of the lolly shop (Suga) that was always our meeting place when we met up with friends at the local shopping centre in high school. There was always a crowd (both children and adults) watching them make the rock lollies.
#61
The Entertainment In The Waiting Room At My Son's New Dental Office
NickTheDuck 2 years ago
Yo thats an original n64 respect to the docotrs teaching the kids with the classics.
Jcusack 2 years ago
I'd spend so much time on these when my mom was shopping at Walmart
Load More Replies... Huddo's sister 2 years ago
They used to have ones in this exact design in service centres off highways in Australia in the 2000s
Magnion 2 years ago
Since you’re at a dental office, it could also be to distract the kids from being afraid.
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#62
A Business Card For Kids Who Are Allowed To Go Places By Themselves
Mrs.C 2 years ago
Yes it is because there's a movement away from the "Helicopter parenting" of the last 2 decades. People were freaking out and calling the police reporting neglect when they saw kids playing at parks or walking around town unsupervised. Parents started making up cards like this so their children could show them to adults who tried to step in. Sometimes they say "I'm a free range child."
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Glengoolie Blue 2 years ago
Aren't the parents afraid the children might be exposed to banned literature? Like Huckleberry Finn?
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Good for you US America! Keep making changes. The small ones will grow into bigger things and lets hope the whole country will come around
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
We don’t need these in my neighborhood it’s a fairly small military base and everyone here has at least 1 family member in the army so I’ve even seen 6 years olds by themselves
Magnion 2 years ago
I don’t think a card that says that you’re not neglected is legally binding
Isa's left eye 2 years ago
No, but that's not what it's for anyways. It's to let strangers know your kid is ok to be out by themselves.
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My Town Has A Decorated Post Office Drop Box For Children's Letters To The Santa
Joshua David 2 years ago
I just asked my friends kids, and they asked if they can email instead hahahaha
Hans Georg 2 years ago
In Germany we have Christmas Post Offices. The most famous is in "Himmelpfort" or "Heavens Gate" if you want. The Deutsche Post AG has employees who are especially there to answer childrens mail towards christmas.
Do i have to? 2 years ago
How would he get your letter if he wasn't locked inside?
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Our Hotel Door Has A Peephole For Kids Or Small People
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
When I was viewing my house before I bought it the agent emphasized how great it was the door had a peephole. Of course I'm to short to see in it. Would be too tall for this, but I'm not really concerned about the need for one anyway.
#65
This Hospital Has An MRI Playset For The Kids
Upstaged75 2 years ago
I wonder if it also makes noises like the real one does. You know, like a giant smashing metal trashcan lids together right above your head. :)
#66
The Middle Snap On My Baby's Onesie Is A Different Color To Help Align The Buttons
Icecream Sarang 2 years ago
This has been so handy with my now 2yo. She wiggled and kicked and rolled and it was such a pain to line up the snaps
cerinamroth 2 years ago
I think most of ours are like that. It's a very helpful invention! Our midwife thought so too when I pointed it out after she got in a tangle one time!
#67
This Irish Clock Is For Teaching Kids How To Read And Tell The Time
Translation: to(blue), after(red)
BravePanda 2 years ago
I love the 1/4 information, I had no idea what "5 to" meant when I was a little kid. Thankfully it's becoming less common in the United States to say "20 after" rather than 8:20 due to the sheer number of accurate clocks available.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I always try to tell the kids I teach both quarter to 1 as well as 12.45, for example, so they can understand the wording. Or when I say 5 to, I also say 5 minutes until.
Load More Replies... Joshua David 2 years ago
I'm 44 and I know a 25 yo old girl who can't read clocks with hands. Then I ask myself, why did my parents immigrate from Europe to the US. I have held that against them my whole life.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Doesn't matter where you are, sometimes people refuse to learn, or don't have access to the teaching.
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A Child-Sized Shopping Cart At A Major Grocery Store
Biofish23 2 years ago
As a parent I HATE these things. Sure they seem cute, but the kids who most want to use them can least be trusted. How am I supposed to grocery shop while simultaneously making sure my toddler isn't ramming into other customers, or loading their tiny cart up with as many cookies as they can grab.
Firefly 2 years ago
Yes. I prefer the carts at my store that have a race car attached to the front. My daughter is entertained "driving" the car while being strapped in.
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brownowlgonewhouse 2 years ago
They have these in some Lidl supermarkets in the UK. My daughter loves them - pushing and putting in some small bits of shopping - and I like the pole on it to help keep an eye on her and help her steer.
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Normal in nearly every store here. Some have carts for the parents where there is a car on the lower part for the kid to sit in and „drive“ through the store
Ashen Mccann (They/Them) 2 years ago
my sister is 7 and loves these but theyre all like REALLY short and me and my siblings are way above average so these are eh..
Tom Hardeveld 2 years ago
my shins hate these monstrosities and the little goblins that smash them around the aisle
#69
This Public Restroom Has A Self-Retracting Step Installed Under The Sink So Children Can Reach To Wash Their Hands
#70
Chinese Mall Kiosk Lets Kids Bottle Feed Koi Fishes
Rwby Couch 2 years ago (edited)
I just had a sad mental image of children whacking the little Koi fish with those poles. Not all children are kind or gentle.
LittleWombat 2 years ago
I cant begin to imagine the filtration they need to keep that size tank clean and clear- especially with that overload of koi being constantly fed! They must have so much cleaning to do at the end of the day. Koi, like all goldfish/carp family, produce an insane amount of waste.
#71
Light Switch Extender. Perfect For An Unusually High Up Light Switch That A Kid Can't Reach
Not-a-Clue-What-to-Call-Myself 2 years ago
No idea why you were downvoted for that comment, so I've adjusted.
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Denny Junaedi 2 years ago
Would be better if the exterder made from glow-in-the-dark material..
Nitka Tsar 2 years ago
Very cool idea for those kind of switches. We seldom have these though. I can‘t think of something that would help with our light „switches“. But then I have never seen ones too high before. I don‘t know.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
We don't generally have that type of switch where I live either, only really in much older houses.
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This Rice Airplane Curry For Kids At A Japanese Airport
#73
This Toilet In A Cafe Has A Child Size Seat
Ronstantin 2 years ago
And it can also be used for target practice! (Definitely kidding! Standing up no. 1 is gross – not to mention no. 2, but that's a whole other thread.)
#74
Cue Sticks With Cue Balls For Kids So They Could Learn How To Play Pool And Wouldn't Damage The Table
#76
This Bathroom Has A Small Door For The Kids Built Into A Regular Door
#77
This Toilet In Japan Has A Place To Put Your Child
Upstaged75 2 years ago
No kidding. Nothing worse than trying to hold on to a toddler and wipe your butt at the same time! :)
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cerinamroth 2 years ago
Most public toilets have them. When I was travelling in Japan with my 1-year-old, it was incredibly child-friendly in so many ways (although accessibility to their subway platforms could do with being improved in places). The department stores are fantastic (especially when a typhoon rolls up) - the baby feeding "stations", the "tantrum aunties" (staff that help to distract the little one while the parent is busy looking for something/making a purchase/trying something on), staff pointing out where the changing facilities and children's bathrooms were when we entered the store, just in case we needed them ... It was amazing.
#78
I Inherited This Lamp From My Sister. The Toucan Lamp From Enea Ferrari, The First Children's Lamp Made Of Plastic
#79
I Had To Pay 50 Cent To Use The Restroom, But There's A Cutout For Kids To Use It For Free
Mohsie Supposie 2 years ago
Originally there was no cutout, but one day, some kid was really, really desperate to go and he just ran through the door, leaving a "cutout"!
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
You know they are just going to duck under and not pay. I agree that no one should have to pay to use the restroom.
#80
These Egg Trays Are Shaped Like LEGO For Kids To Play With
nanny28innc 2 years ago
When my kids were little and diaper wipes were relatively new, one brand made their containers as giant Legos so the kids could play with them. The birth of reusable plastic? 😉
Heather W 2 years ago
Chubs. Great for storing small items too. When my daughter got older she would build a mini fort with them.
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JammaCoast2Coast 2 years ago
Cool, until your kid finds the Lego pack in the fridge and breaks all your eggs
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This Kid's Menu At Chick-Fil-A Is At Kid's Eye Level
S. E. in Indiana 2 years ago
I love how they put the calorie count on there, because I am sure that is what every kid is looking at.
Marley Nachi 2 years ago
It might be legal to have the extra info there, especially for their parents
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David Paterson 2 years ago
Now they can advertise that they've lowered their prices.
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The Children's Play Area At Abu Dhabi International Airport Has A Sensory Deprivation Chamber
deejak 2 years ago
Adults *must* accompany the kids. So you may need to "borrow" a kid.
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why can't everywhere have these? specifically work places and public spaces (omg and schools)??
memyselfandI 2 years ago
You have to register to use it? How would that work if it’s an emergency?
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
I'm constantly amazed by how widespread English is throughout the world. Thank colonialism I guess?
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
To whoever downvoted, that 2nd sentence was sarcasm, in case that wasn't clear.
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A Completely Flat Floor Designed To Get Kids To Slow Down
Molly Mitchell 2 years ago
looks like when u put on ur parents glasses and walk around thinke u are very tall
#84
This Kids' Door At My Dentist's Office
Ronstantin 2 years ago
Maybe it's a door not made for but of kids … (But I feel you's!)
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The Train I'm On Has A Playroom For Kids
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Learner Chopsticks For Children
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
I had a pair that were shaped like a giraffe! Didn't really use them though, as I learned how to use chopsticks when I was 8, before I got them :)
cerinamroth 2 years ago
We have these with little pandas on the top to hold the chopsticks together :) Then you can remove the panda at the top so they just have the finger loops, then remove the loops for normal children's chopsticks as they get better at using them.
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My New Dentist Has A Small Ball Pit For Kids In The Waiting Room
nanny28innc 2 years ago
Which he is in partnership with the pediatrician down the street for when the kids are sick a few days later..😊
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This Bathroom Has A Special Sink For Kids
Roan The Demon Kitty 2 years ago
I think its probably just as much aimed at/intended for people who are in wheelchairs.
memyselfandI 2 years ago
While that’s probably true for a lot of these, this one seems far too low for that. Wheelchair sinks are usually slightly lower than normal ones and stick out farther.
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A Carpeted Indoor Pool For The Kids To Play In
Catherine Stevens 2 years ago
exuse me. C A R P E T E D P O O L!!!???! that is an accident waiting to happen y'all
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This Dentist's Office Has A Nintendo 64 Set Up For Kids To Play
#91
This Kid's Store Has A Cute Separate Door For Kids Only
I am Egg!!! 2 years ago
I remember when I used to go through that amazing little pink door. Always a good time!
#92
This Restroom Has A Step Stool For Kids To Wash Their Hands
Catherine Stevens 2 years ago
yeayea ok so helpful im sorry but this was posted several times already, thats why no ones commenting...
#93
It's 2022, And My Local Car Dealership Has A Playstation 2 With A Spider-Man Game Running For The Kids
#94
Domino's In India Has Stairs For The Little Ones To Watch Their Pizzas Being Made
#95
This Kids Menu At The Hotel I'm Staying At
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These Little Baskets For Kids In The Candy Section Of A Grocery Store
Libstak 2 years ago
Not a good idea, so many parents will end up with crying kids because they are not budgeting to buy that much junk foods and others will overload their kids on sugar.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Most likely not in Japan, which is where this picture is from.
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Hphizzle 2 years ago
Surprisingly, kids here generally don’t throw a tantrum over the kid food aisle. Usually the kids have a few coins that they can use for snacks of their choice. Most kids learn tasks like this from a young age in Japan. I went with my preschool kids on a field trip to the local corner store and they got to pick out what they wanted and paid for it themselves. Then we had a little picnic by the river to enjoy our snacks together.
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
Yeah. Great marketing for the store but HORRIBLE for the parents winding up having to foot the bill for all the candy their kids dumped into their baskets."Baskets in the candy section". They knew what they were doing. SMH
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Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Wonderful ideas, although some were "déjà vu" and a few "déjà vu all over again"
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago
As a U.S. citizen the first thing that comes to mind is how much these things cost and how much my fellow citizens would gripe about their tax money going toward such things. Meanwhile, they bark and clap like trained seals when told about the TRILLIONS that we spend on the war machine.
Unpopular opinions 2 years ago
I’ve seen over half of these in the US, find something else to blindly hate.
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Saundra Pichelman 2 years ago
love all these ideas for children, if only they had them when mine was growing up but at least they would be great for my greatgrands
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Wonderful ideas, although some were "déjà vu" and a few "déjà vu all over again"
Kevin Hickey 2 years ago
As a U.S. citizen the first thing that comes to mind is how much these things cost and how much my fellow citizens would gripe about their tax money going toward such things. Meanwhile, they bark and clap like trained seals when told about the TRILLIONS that we spend on the war machine.
Unpopular opinions 2 years ago
I’ve seen over half of these in the US, find something else to blindly hate.
Load More Replies... Saundra Pichelman 2 years ago
love all these ideas for children, if only they had them when mine was growing up but at least they would be great for my greatgrands
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