A lot of the caution and warning signs that we see and read are driven by our society's propensity for suing the pants off of anyone who crosses us, but I can't help but notice a few of the signs are directed straight at parents. More times than not, the signs are pretty much all about common sense — especially when it comes to dealing with children. So if you've ever looked at a sign or warning label and thought, "Is this really necessary?" then these signs are for you.
No Babies in the Coffee Beans
For so many reasons.
No Babies in Buckets
It might seem like a good idea, but it's not.
Where Are Your Kids?
Hopefully not under the lawn mower.
Don't Let Your Baby Play With Electricity
Babies and power cords do not mix.
Check Your Dryers
Why is this necessary?
Do Not Abandon Your Children!
Seriously, don't.
No Babies in the Paper Shredder
Good to know.
Don't Walk Away From Your Baby
Does anyone else wonder how many babies have fallen off changing stations in bathrooms?
Don't Give Your Infant Popcorn
Let's see . . . baby cereal, pureed carrots, or popcorn? Oh, let's go with the popcorn!
Babies May Pee on Your Face
Honestly, I have no idea what this sign is all about, but babies can pee on your face so watch out.
Do Not Put Child in Bag!
So much for convenience.
Don't Let Kids Write on Furniture
The fact that something must have happened to warrant making this sign makes me upset.
Don't Wash Your Child in Washing Machine
Always remove your children from their clothes before washing their clothes.
No Babies in the Juice Vat
Because that would ruin a whole lot of good juice.
No Holding Your Child's Hand
Paris is for lovers, not parents.
Kids Don't Float
You learn something new every single day.
Don't Get All Crazy With Your Child
Come on, be an example.
Don't Leave Your Baby Unattended!
For the last time, just stay with your babies when they are on changing tables!
Your Children Must Obey These Rules
Because some parents really think the rules did not apply to their children.
This Is Not Infant Formula
Infant formula is infant formula.
No Skiing With Your Baby in the Baby Carrier
Or horseback riding.
No Babies in Dumpsters
Especially the crawling kind.
Don't Watch Your Baby Fall Off a Gurney!
I mean, I guess this is a good reminder.
Fire Kills Children!
Doesn't fire kill everyone?
Do Not Throw Children!
This is a no-throw-children zone.
Do Not Leave Children in a Motor Vehicle
Pregnancy and Alcohol Do Not Mix
Oh, oh [puts down beer].
Serious Diaper Changes Go Downstairs
I'm guessing the sign is supposed to indicate a changing station, which would make sense because that is how I carried my baby every time he had a blowout too.
Do Not Let Children Near the Rattlesnakes
In case, you know, you were tempted to let your little darling take a selfie with the rattlesnake.
Don't Let Your Kids Play on Baggage Claim
As long as there are baggage-claim belts, there will be parents looking at their phones while their kids climb all over them.
No Balloons
Take your children — and their balloons — to the stairs.
Children May Not Pee in the Fitting Room
Well, that's inconvenient.
Do Not Flush Your Baby's Diaper
Wait, do people really do this?
Do Not Allow Children in or on Cart
And every parent around the world goes, "Bahahahaha!"
Look Before You Leave
Did you forget something?
Supervise Your Children!
In a nutshell.
Calm Down Parents
This sign should be at literally every little league and soccer game everywhere.