But size modification isn't the solution. Increasing bottle size doesn't seem to be an option, either. Small sizes are marketed for a reason. But the problem with these designs, says one drug packager, is that consumers aren't patient enough to follow complicated instructions. People often open these containers in dark rooms, and you can't use colored arrows because that would make it easier for children.
Drug companies are reluctant to try new designs.
But if you aren't willing to think creatively, it won't get done. Industry wants something cognitive, such as a cap like a jigsaw puzzle that kids can't figure out, but industry doesn't necessarily want to pay the extra costs associated with complex designs. One has a built-in feature that turns green when closed properly. If it is closed improperly, the mechanism stays red, indicating the package is not child resistant. CPSC Testing Protocol at a Glance Children are most likely to ingest poisons between the ages of 18 to 24 months.