Outrage at BIG W! Shoppers find new children's toys 'shockingly inappropriate'
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A surprising find in the aisles of BIG W sparked an intense debate among shoppers and parents over what's appropriate for kids.
The retailer's 'Deddy Bears' range has eight zombie-like characters wrapped in a black body bag, with an accompanying autopsy report detailing their bizarre cause of death.
For example, one of the characters apparently dies from a 'wooden stake through the heart'.
Many have taken to social media to express their concerns over the toys, with one shopper saying she 'felt disturbed' while browsing for toddler and preschool toys. 'Includes body bag and autopsy report. But don’t worry, they’re also super soft,' she noted.
Other outraged shoppers called the toys 'the stuff nightmares are made of' and argued they are in 'bad taste' and entirely 'unnecessary for children'.
On the other hand, some consumers believed that these toys, although unconventional, would be received positively by children.
A spokesperson for BIG W said the Deddy Bears are intended for an 'older audience' and will be available for a limited time only.
However, many people have come to the defence of the unique playthings, with one parent saying: 'This is what’s wrong with the world. Too many upset so easily and think everything is inappropriate.'
Another BIG W shopper added: 'This generation is in huge trouble with all these precious parents. World’s gone soft.'
While it might sound like an interesting novelty idea for some, several experts have warned of the dangers behind the toys.
Child psychologist Deidre Brandner explained that such toys have the potential to cross the line, resulting in young children encountering ideas and concepts that surpass their cognitive and emotional development.
'It can be very confronting for children when toys they love become infused with a sinister element,' she said. 'Toys that take inspiration from horror films take away the notion that they’re designed solely for children.'
Justin Khoury, CEO of Unbound Minds Psychology, agreed that the increasing prevalence of anxiety among children is a cause for concern.
He said: 'Unexpectedly encountering the concepts of being burned alive or succumbing to flesh rot by reading a mock autopsy report in the toy section of a discount department store is not conducive to the healthy emotional development of a young child.'
What about you, members? Do you think these toys are appropriate or inappropriate for children? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
The retailer's 'Deddy Bears' range has eight zombie-like characters wrapped in a black body bag, with an accompanying autopsy report detailing their bizarre cause of death.
For example, one of the characters apparently dies from a 'wooden stake through the heart'.
Many have taken to social media to express their concerns over the toys, with one shopper saying she 'felt disturbed' while browsing for toddler and preschool toys. 'Includes body bag and autopsy report. But don’t worry, they’re also super soft,' she noted.
Deddy Bears Body Bag Collection Plush - Vambear and Bundle, $25. Credit: BIG W
Other outraged shoppers called the toys 'the stuff nightmares are made of' and argued they are in 'bad taste' and entirely 'unnecessary for children'.
On the other hand, some consumers believed that these toys, although unconventional, would be received positively by children.
A spokesperson for BIG W said the Deddy Bears are intended for an 'older audience' and will be available for a limited time only.
Deddy Bears Body Bag Collection Plush - Spekter, $25. Credit: BIG W
However, many people have come to the defence of the unique playthings, with one parent saying: 'This is what’s wrong with the world. Too many upset so easily and think everything is inappropriate.'
Another BIG W shopper added: 'This generation is in huge trouble with all these precious parents. World’s gone soft.'
While it might sound like an interesting novelty idea for some, several experts have warned of the dangers behind the toys.
Child psychologist Deidre Brandner explained that such toys have the potential to cross the line, resulting in young children encountering ideas and concepts that surpass their cognitive and emotional development.
Deddy Bears Body Bag Collection Plush - Bones, $25. Credit: BIG W
'It can be very confronting for children when toys they love become infused with a sinister element,' she said. 'Toys that take inspiration from horror films take away the notion that they’re designed solely for children.'
Justin Khoury, CEO of Unbound Minds Psychology, agreed that the increasing prevalence of anxiety among children is a cause for concern.
He said: 'Unexpectedly encountering the concepts of being burned alive or succumbing to flesh rot by reading a mock autopsy report in the toy section of a discount department store is not conducive to the healthy emotional development of a young child.'
What about you, members? Do you think these toys are appropriate or inappropriate for children? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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