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Top 70 Youth Trends in April

From Elusive Millennial Manuals to Jungle Gym Vests

— April 26, 2015 — Eco
Parents might be more concerned about their children's safety more than ever before, but that doesn't stop these top April 2015 youth trends from showing how awesome it is to be a kid today. As though to make up for the extra level of care surrounding children in regards to playtime, bullying and more, technology has swooped into flesh out their days.

From app-implemented board games to educational printing platforms and even tablet game builders, the top April 2015 youth trends are allowing children to explore their creativity and imagination in different ways. To balance these tech-driven trends, the top April 2015 youth collection also features a vest that turns parents into a walking jungle gym, clever packaging that converts into eco-friendly toys and even a garden kit that will get kids outdoors.
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Abstract Academic Questionnaires
Abstract Academic Questionnaires
This Educational Survey Platform Measures the Intangible Elements
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69
Cyberbully-Reporting Apps
Cyberbully-Reporting Apps
The Stop!t App Helps Kids Report Cyberbullying in an Easier Manner
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68
Kiddie E-Book Creators
Kiddie E-Book Creators
KDP Kids Software Lets You Design, Upload and Sell Children's Kindle Books
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67
Tablet Game Builders
Tablet Game Builders
Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges
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66
Tech Pet Speakers
Tech Pet Speakers
This Interactive Audio Device Takes the Form of an Adorable Puppy
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65
Energizing Organic Waffles
Energizing Organic Waffles
Honey Stinger Waffles Help Kids Fuel Up for a Day of Activities
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64
Personal Robot Phones
Personal Robot Phones
The BOCCO Robot Makes Sending Messages Easier Than Traditional Cell Phones
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63
Sci-Fi Battlement Games
Sci-Fi Battlement Games
XCOM: the Board Game is Played Alongside an App
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62
Girls Coding Camps
Girls Coding Camps
TechGirlz Runs a Tech-Themed Entrepreneurial Summer Camp for Girls
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61
Child-Inspired Campaigns
Child-Inspired Campaigns
The Museum of Childhood Ads Turn Common Sightings into Whimsical Art
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60
Teddy Bear Speakers
Teddy Bear Speakers
SpotiBear is a 3D-Printed Toy Speaker That Plays Spotify Music
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59
Crafty Clothing Websites
Crafty Clothing Websites
Grana & Mau's Hand-Embroidered Products Inspire Its Site Design
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58
Magazine-Modeled Shopping Sites
Magazine-Modeled Shopping Sites
The Land of Nod Provides Products Perfect for a Kid-Friendly Home
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57
Pizza-Flavored Salad Dressings
Pizza-Flavored Salad Dressings
The Chef Kidd's Funagrette Line Offers Children-Targeted Condiments
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56
Child Bookworm Subscriptions
Child Bookworm Subscriptions
The Sproutkit Subscription for Kids Gifts New E-Books Each Month
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55
Child-Focused Energy Bars
Child-Focused Energy Bars
Clif Kid's ZBAR is a Healthy Snack to Keep Energy Levels High
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54
Tailored Motherhood Kits
Tailored Motherhood Kits
Citrus Lane Ships Out Curated Gift Boxes for Mom and Baby
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53
Breakfast Energy Balls
Breakfast Energy Balls
These Energy Balls Will Give Your Kids a Good Morning Boost
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52
Elusive Millennial Manuals
Elusive Millennial Manuals
Christopher Anderson Explains How to turn Gen Y into Loyal Customers
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51
Storybook Publishing Services
Storybook Publishing Services
Mascot Books Helps Authors Turn Novel Ideas Into Printed Realities
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50
Powered Dirt Toys
Powered Dirt Toys
The MudWatt Science Kit Involves Interest in Science, Tech and the Natural World
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49
Kid-Friendly Frozen Breakfasts
Kid-Friendly Frozen Breakfasts
Yogurt on a Stick is a Fun and Energizing Morning Meal for Summer
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48
Phosphorescent Sound Systems
Phosphorescent Sound Systems
A Glow-in-the-Dark Speaker is Perfect for Music-Listening at Midnight
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47
Energizing Fruit Chews
Energizing Fruit Chews
Honey Stinger's Snacks Provide Sweet, Healthy Bursts of Energy
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46
Educational Printing Platforms
Educational Printing Platforms
i3D Creatives Introduces 3D Printing Software to Kids
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45
Robotic Learning Apps
Robotic Learning Apps
LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu
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44
Chocolatey Nutrition Bars
Chocolatey Nutrition Bars
This Snack Bar for Kids Contains a Source of Protein, Fiber and Vitamins
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43
Board Game-Extending Apps
Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
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42
Millennial Workout Classes
Millennial Workout Classes
Self Magazine's Youth Fitness Events Appeal to Its Female Readers
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41
Teachable Handwriting Robots
Teachable Handwriting Robots
The CoWriter Project Lets Kids Teach Handwriting & Improve Themselves
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40
Augmented Fantasy Games
Augmented Fantasy Games
Kazooloo Blends a Traditional Fantasy Game with Elements of Digital Play
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39
3D-Printed Castle Toys
3D-Printed Castle Toys
Engineer Mariano Gros Baneres Recreates Elsa's Frozen Castle
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38
Kiddie Voyager Kits
Kiddie Voyager Kits
A Little Passports Subscription Takes Kids on a New Adventure Each Month
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37
Terror-Tracking Sleep Devices
Terror-Tracking Sleep Devices
The Lully Helps Get Rid of Night Terrors in Children
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36
Carbon-Infused LEGO Bricks
Carbon-Infused LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Ultra Agents Merge Physical and Digital Play
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35
Electronic Skateboard Toys
Electronic Skateboard Toys
Hexbug's Tony Hawk Circuit Boards Toys Bring Power to Fingerboards
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34
Girl-Empowering Campaigns
Girl-Empowering Campaigns
The Barbie Be Super Movement Embraces the Superhero Culture
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33
Brain-Boosting Cereals
Brain-Boosting Cereals
FUTURELIFE's Smart Food for Kids Fosters Healthy Development
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32
Potion-Brewing Board Games
Potion-Brewing Board Games
The Alchemists Game Requires Players to Invent Magic Potions
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31
Tactile Children's Books
Tactile Children's Books
This 3D Printed Book Project Helps Young Blind Kids Read Earlier
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30
Programmable Educational Balls
Programmable Educational Balls
The Hackaball Teaches Children How to Code
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29
Jungle Gym Vests
Jungle Gym Vests
The Athletitti Athletic Vest Turns Parents into Mobile Playrounds
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28
Cereal Killer Basketball Shoes
Cereal Killer Basketball Shoes
The LeBron 12 Cereal Celebrates LeBron James' Go-To Breakfast
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27
App-Controlled Dancing Dolls
App-Controlled Dancing Dolls
Yukai Engineering's iDoll Makes Realistic Moves Directed by a Phone
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26
Kiddie Fashion Stores
Kiddie Fashion Stores
Toobydoo Lets You Snag the Latest and Greatest Kids' Apparel
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25
Digital Temporary Tattoos
Digital Temporary Tattoos
'Magic Tattoos' Come to Life with the Scan of Your Smart Phone
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24
Parental Warning Campaigns
Parental Warning Campaigns
Toys R Us' Internet is Not Safe Ads Bring Awareness to Online Searches
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23
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Girl-Targeted Science Kits
Yellow Scope Produces Creative and Rigorous Science Kits for Girls
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22
Convenient Childwear Boutiques
Convenient Childwear Boutiques
Smallable Retails Quirky Clothes, Furniture & Toys for Kids Online
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21
Fatherly Playtime Kits
Fatherly Playtime Kits
The Cooper Kit Supplies Monthly Dad and Kid Activities
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20
Interactive Game Projectors
Interactive Game Projectors
The Lumo Interactive Projector Turns Kids' Rooms Into Playgrounds
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19
Play-Powered Pumps
Play-Powered Pumps
Seesaw Water Filtration System Collects and Cleans H2O Through Fun Activities
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18
Toy Inventor Apps
Toy Inventor Apps
Make Toys with Autodesk's 3D-Printing Tinkerplay App
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17
Personalized Pixel Art
Personalized Pixel Art
Pixelhobby Turns Photographs into Artful 8-Bit Creations
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16
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Educational Toy Subscriptions
Spark Box Toys' Rental Service Entertains and Educates
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15
Interlocking Eco Toys
Interlocking Eco Toys
Tobo Toys' Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids Join with Other Track Playsets
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14
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
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13
Animated Elementary Campuses
Animated Elementary Campuses
This Contemporary Primary School in Kiev is by Dream Design Studio
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12
Teddy Puzzle Toys
Teddy Puzzle Toys
Ozobear Challenges Kids with Twisting 3D-Printed Blocks
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11
Exotic Snack Packaging
Exotic Snack Packaging
The Tribal Aesthetic of These Edibles Sets It Apart from Competing Brands
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10
Educational Craft Subscriptions
Educational Craft Subscriptions
Green Kid Crafts' Activity Boxes Gift Smarts & Sustainability
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9
Immaculate Beverage Marketing
Immaculate Beverage Marketing
Innocent Juices Were Rebranded with Decluttered and Haloed Fruits
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8
Animalistic Orange Packaging
Animalistic Orange Packaging
NOMsters Boxes Feature Engaging Imagery of Fruit-Eating Beasts
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7
Exotic Snack Boxes
Exotic Snack Boxes
Exotic Snacks' Packaging Makes Superfoods for Kids Appealing and Fun
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6
Crafty Marker Scissors
Crafty Marker Scissors
The ColorCutter ShapeShark Transforms Doodles into Creative Cutouts
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5
Knitted Fin Blankets
Knitted Fin Blankets
This Crochet Mermaid Tail is a Cozy Bundle Inspired by Fantasy Sea Creatures
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4
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Cardboard Kids' Desks
Flatpacked Furnishings Teach Youngsters the Process and Logic of Assembly
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3
Educational Packaging Toys
Educational Packaging Toys
IDEO.org Creates Eco-Friendly Packaging that Doubles as Playthings
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2
Eco Garden Kits
Eco Garden Kits
The Vive Planting Set Prepares Kids for Easily Growing Greenery in Their Backyards
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1
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Eco Popsicle Packaging
Vegetable and Fruit Treats are Wrapped in Green, Recyclable Sleeves
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