Labubu: A Child’s Toy or a Spiritual Trap?

I want to share something that really made me stop and think. Few days, my four years old niece came up to me with a worried look on her face. She told me about this thing called Labubu — a doll she said she didn’t want. When I asked why, she simply said, “It’s a monster and at night it does bad things.”

She’s only four, but she heard this from other kids her age. That was enough for me to feel a chill. So, like any adult, I went to the internet to check what Labubu really is — and what I found honestly made me uneasy.

What Exactly Is Labubu?

Labubu is part of a collectible designer toy line called The Monsters, created by a Chinese artist named Kasing Lung. It’s very popular in some circles — collectors buy them for huge sums, swap them like trophies, and show them off online.

At first glance, Labubu looks like a cheeky cartoon monster with pointy teeth, long ears, and a grin that’s cute to some but creepy to others. It’s described as mischievous — part fairy tale goblin, part trickster.

But here’s the thing: in some places, parents and schools have raised concerns. Stories have spread about Labubu being connected to bad dreams, fear at night, and even children saying the doll moves or does bad things in the dark. Some countries have gone as far as banning certain versions, pulling them off shelves for being “too disturbing” for kids.

Is There Something More Behind It?

Now, we know that a piece of plastic or vinyl is, by itself, just a thing. But the real question is: What does it represent? What does it invite into your home?

In some collector groups, people claim Labubu dolls protect them from bad luck, or they treat them as lucky charms. That’s superstition — and the Bible warns us plainly about any object people believe has hidden powers:

 “You shall not make for yourself a carved image… you shall not bow down to them nor serve them.” — Exodus 20:4-5

 “Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them.” — Leviticus 19:31

Whether people realize it or not, treating a toy like a spiritual shield or charm opens a door that God never intended for us to open.

Children See What Adults Ignore

It struck me that my niece and her friends — all just four years old — already sense something is not right. One said it’s a monster. Another said it does bad things at night. Some might laugh this off and say “It’s just kids’ imagination!” — but I believe God sometimes warns us through little ones:

“From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise.” — Psalm 8:2

When children have fear around an object, we should pay attention — not brush it aside. They are sensitive to things we get too busy or “grown up” to notice.

Witchcraft, Folklore, and Hidden Darkness

Labubu is marketed as a “monster” born from fairy tales. But fairy tales are often rooted in old folklore — spirits, goblins, tricksters, dark creatures. In some Asian cultures, trickster spirits are connected to household mischief or even harm.

So when children start whispering, “It does bad things at night,” maybe they’re picking up on something in the spiritual realm that adults ignore. Remember, the devil rarely shows up with a pitchfork — he prefers subtlety.

“And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.” — 2 Corinthians 11:14

Today, he can just as easily hide behind “cute” collectibles and popular trends.

A Real-Life Example

I once read about a family who collected “cute monster” toys — not Labubu, but similar. Their child started waking up screaming at night. They thought it was normal nightmares until a pastor visited, prayed, and felt led to remove the toys. After they threw them away, the nightmares stopped.

Coincidence? Maybe. But the spiritual world is real — and not everything cute is innocent.

What Should Christians Do?

So, what now? Do we panic about every toy? No. But we do stay awake and wise.

Here’s what I’d say to any parent, uncle, aunt, or grandparent:

✅ Listen to Your Kids — If a child says something makes them scared or uneasy, pay attention. They might sense something you can’t see.

✅ Pray Over Your Home — Ask the Holy Spirit to show you if anything in your house doesn’t belong there spiritually.

✅ Avoid Superstition — Any object treated like a charm or spirit protector has no place in a Christian home.

✅ Fill Your Home With Light — Scripture, worship music, and toys that don’t carry hidden folklore or fear.

✅ Trust God, Not Things — Our protection, peace, and blessing come only from Jesus Christ — never from a monster doll.

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7

A Gentle Reminder

I’m not saying all this to scare anyone. I’m saying it because sometimes we really do need to listen to the kids in our home. They often see and feel what grown-ups dismiss. If a child says, “It’s a monster and it does bad things,” maybe that’s the Holy Spirit gently nudging us to guard our homes better.

A Simple Prayer

If you feel uneasy about Labubu or any other object in your house, here’s a short prayer you can say:

 “Lord Jesus, thank You that You are my protector. If there’s anything in my home that brings darkness or fear, show me. Give me wisdom and courage to remove it. I trust in You alone for my peace. Cover my family with Your blood and Your light. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”

Final Thoughts

Not every toy is dangerous — but not every toy is innocent either. May God give us wisdom to know the difference, and courage to guard the little hearts He’s trusted us to protect.