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Top 65 Life-Stages Trends in August

From Custom Storybook Services to Brain-Boosting Mobile Apps

— August 9, 2015 — Life-Stages
These August 2015 life stages trends range from customized storybooks and kid-friendly robots to brain-boosting mobile apps and anti-aging smoothies. As technology becomes more advanced, small children are becoming exposed to it from an early age. Tech-savvy parents can embrace the educational qualities of this month`s modern toys that include scholastic robots and educational camera kits -- products that encourage outdoor exploration and creativity.

When looking at the needs of millennial and Gen X consumers, a focus on age prevention is key. While millennials are embracing anti-aging smoothies and youthful skin apps, Gen X consumers are being introduced to age-reversing skincare collections that target a male demographic who wants to look younger.

When it comes to boomers and seniors, these August 2015 life stages trends include government programs that encourage seniors to age gracefully -- with the help of travel vouchers and various other perks -- along with interactive electronics workshops that introduce new technological innovations to participants of all ages.
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Heat Endurance Challenges
Heat Endurance Challenges
The 'Hot Kar Challenge' Puts People Up to Sitting in a Hot Car
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Mobile Movie Apps
Mobile Movie Apps
Google Spotlight Stories Shows Cinema-Quality Videos in a 360-Degree Format
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Soothing Bath Herbs
Soothing Bath Herbs
This Postpartum Bath Infusion Contains Healing Ingredients for New Moms
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61
Medicinal Mama Teas
Medicinal Mama Teas
This Tea For Moms Contains Various Herbs for the Expecting and Nursing
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60
Kid-Directed Dating Events
Kid-Directed Dating Events
Mini Wheats Staged a Fun Dating Event Where Kids Were in Control
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59
Cat-Themed Child Couture
Cat-Themed Child Couture
The Latest Stella McCartney Kids Collection Features a Wild Aesthetic
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58
LEGO Assembly Machines
LEGO Assembly Machines
JK Brickworks' 'Bricasso' Recreates Scanned Images in LEGO Blocks
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57
Inclusive Children's Tales
Inclusive Children's Tales
The Pigeonhole Books Wishful Wedding Storybook is Diversified
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56
Interactive Birth Control Reminders
Interactive Birth Control Reminders
These App-Connected Pill Containers Track Your Pill Intake
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55
Playful Peek-a-Boo Robots
Playful Peek-a-Boo Robots
This Circular Robot was Created by a Pixar Employee
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54
Kid-Friendly Programming Devices
Kid-Friendly Programming Devices
The 'Micro:bit' is an Educational Device for Young Programmers
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53
Milk-Boosting Herbal Teas
Milk-Boosting Herbal Teas
The Lactation Tea Blend From Happy Sleepy Folks Helps Nursing Mamas
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52
Highly Customized Storybooks
Highly Customized Storybooks
Lost My Name is a Cleverly Personalized Picture Book for Children
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51
Musical Software Ads
Musical Software Ads
A Woman Finds the Magic of Youth in This HP Sprout Commercial
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50
Emoji Wedding Proposals
Emoji Wedding Proposals
This Man Used the #PepsiMoji Campaign to Propose to His Girlfriend
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49
Superhero-Inspired Soap
Superhero-Inspired Soap
This Bath Foam Soap for Kids Turns Bath Time in Play-Time
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48
Infant Acne Creams
Infant Acne Creams
Puremedy's Baby Acne Relief Salve Soothes Young and Sensitive Skin
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47
Girl-Empowering Editorials
Girl-Empowering Editorials
This Sneak Peek of Ellen DeGeneres' GapKids Line Focuses on Self-Esteem
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46
Gamified Math Apps
Gamified Math Apps
The 1+Math App Gamifies Learning to Improve School Test Scores
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45
Senior Activity Vouchers
Senior Activity Vouchers
These Senior Discount Packages Encourage Enriching Experiences
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44
Child Concierge Services
Child Concierge Services
Hotel Concierge Noah Reeves-Walters Answers the Questions of Other Kids
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43
Printed Superhero Prosthetics
Printed Superhero Prosthetics
A Group of Eighth Graders Created This 3D-Printed Arm for a Child
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42
Sobbing Children Ads
Sobbing Children Ads
This Ad For the #MakeAChildCry Campaign Promotes Healthcare Among Youth
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Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
Wholesome Doll-Themed Hotels
This Hotel Offers a Package Deal for Children and Their Dolls
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40
Data-Targeting Millennial Infographics
Data-Targeting Millennial Infographics
This Infographic Details Gen Y Attitudes on Web Privacy
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39
Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
This Rwandan Children's Cancer Center has Soothing and Elegant Design
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38
Anti-Aging Smoothies
Anti-Aging Smoothies
This Smoothie Recipe Uses Anti-Aging Goji Berries to Increase Health
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37
Educational Camera Kits
Educational Camera Kits
The Naturebytes Wildlife Camera Lets Kids Learn About Nature by Coding
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36
LEGO-Compatible Prosthetics
LEGO-Compatible Prosthetics
This Mechanical Arm Allows Children to Design Custom LEGO Creations
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35
Diabetic Simulation Games
Diabetic Simulation Games
Coco's Cove is a Health Game About Having Type 2 Diabetes
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34
Cursing Child Commercials
Cursing Child Commercials
'Swearing Kids' Urges Parents to Buy a Smart Car So Kids Don't Curse
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33
Customizable Zip Line Kits
Customizable Zip Line Kits
This Handy Kit Contains Everything You Need to Rig Up Your Own Zip Line
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32
Custom Cartoon Creators
Custom Cartoon Creators
Sanrio's 'Chanrio Maker' is a Tool for Digital Character Creation
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31
Legendary Creature Toys
Legendary Creature Toys
Mezco Toyz' Living Dead Doll Takes After a Monster From the Deep
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30
Child Cooking Campaigns
Child Cooking Campaigns
Uncle Ben's Aims to Inspire Child Chefs with 'Ben's Beginners'
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29
Anti-Aging Acne Products
Anti-Aging Acne Products
This Beauty Line Helps Older Women Fight Blemishes and Signs of Aging
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28
Skeletal Toy Ads
Skeletal Toy Ads
This Duracell Battery Advertisement Shows Toys That Live Forever
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27
Dippable Cookie Snacks
Dippable Cookie Snacks
Hershey's Snacksters Combine Cookie Sticks with a Chocolate Dip
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26
Brain-Boosting Apps
Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
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25
Kid-Friendly Robots
Kid-Friendly Robots
This Programmable Robot is Designed to Entertain and Educate Children
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Donut Cat Toys
Donut Cat Toys
These Plush Pet Pillows are a Combination Between Pastry and Feline Friend
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23
Stuffed Animal Cafes
Stuffed Animal Cafes
This Japanese Cafe is Specifically Designed to Serve Stuffed Animals and Toys
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22
Stacked Snack Dispensers
Stacked Snack Dispensers
Zoli's Baby Food Containers Store and Separate Snacks Conveniently
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21
Luminous LEGO Bricks
Luminous LEGO Bricks
The LEGO Compatible Bricks from 'Build-Upons' Contain Tiny LED Lights
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Autonomous Car Commercials
Autonomous Car Commercials
Mercedes-Benz Presents Its Autonomous Driving Car as Family-Friendly
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Elemental School Courtyards
Elemental School Courtyards
This School for Kids Becomes a Splashpad in the Rain
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18
Augmented Coloring Books
Augmented Coloring Books
'Crayonpang' Adds Animation and Mobility to Each Colorful Drawing
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
This Form of 3D Printing Helps Bring Children's Drawings to Life
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16
Pizza Pool Toys
Pizza Pool Toys
This Amazing Food-Inspired Pool Floatie Might Make You Hungry While Swimming
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15
Lifestyle-Specific Skincare
Lifestyle-Specific Skincare
This New Skin Cream Eliminates Signs of Aging Caused by Bad Habits
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Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
Pregnancy-Prioritized Seating Ads
These Ads Remind Commuters to Give Seats to Pregnant Women
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13
Positive Homeless People Portraits
Positive Homeless People Portraits
This Artist Shows Homeless People in Colorful & Natural Light
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12
DIY Rainbow Putty
DIY Rainbow Putty
This Kid-Friendly Craft is Made Using Simple Household Ingredients
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Kid-Friendly Vegetable Juices
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Juices
These Tasty Juices Help Children Eat More Fruits and Vegetables
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10
Millennial Employment Infographics
Millennial Employment Infographics
This Chart Contains Many Insightful Workforce Statistics
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9
Female-Empowering Doll Art
Female-Empowering Doll Art
This Artist Recreated Male-Focused Paintings Using Barbie Dolls
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8
Emotionless Greeting Cards
Emotionless Greeting Cards
These Blunt Cards are Straightforward without Revealing Any Emotions
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7
Up-Front Car Seats
Up-Front Car Seats
Volvo's Excellence Child Seat Concept Combines Safety and Luxury
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6
Multi-Level Tree Houses
Multi-Level Tree Houses
This Play Place Offers Everything from a Homework Desk to a Slide Exit
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5
Plush Robot Napping Beds
Plush Robot Napping Beds
This Baymax Bed is Based on a Character from Disney’s Big Hero 6 Flick
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4
Modular Nursery Furniture
Modular Nursery Furniture
This Multifunctional Furniture is Designed to Grow with Children
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3
Interactive Electronics Shops
Interactive Electronics Shops
The littleBits Pop-Up Store is Part Retail Space and Part Laboratory
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2
Maternal Disney Princesses
Maternal Disney Princesses
This Artist Reimagined Disney Princesses as Moms in Realistic Scenarios
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Paper-Made Kid's Furniture
Paper-Made Kid's Furniture
These Animal-Mimicking Chairs Use Recycled Materials and Zero Toxins
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