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Top 40 Youth Ideas in August

From Professional Wrestler Dolls to Habit-Improving Smart Lamps

— August 26, 2017 — Life-Stages
The top August 2017 youth ideas explore conepts that put more power into the hands of a generation that is driven by a desire to create, empower and connect.

Concepts like wheelchairs for dolls and gender-neutral product collections stress a greater desire for inclusivity and diversity.

As the young, tech-savvy Gen Z demographic is interested in taking an active part of the creation of their own products, events and services, there is a heightened demand for experiences that allow for customization and decision-making. Prime examples of this include 'Kidsfilmfest,' which screens kid-curated film selections and JetBlue's kid-friendly travel agency called 'Little Tickets.'

Other notable experiences for kids include obstacle courses, cooking workshops and TV aftershows that encourage kids to reflect on important themes shown throughout a series.
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Kid-Curated Film Festivals
Kid-Curated Film Festivals
The 'Kidsfilmfest' Screens Movies Selected by Kids
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37
Social Media-Inspired Science Books
Social Media-Inspired Science Books
This Japanese Book Teaches DIY Experiments from YouTube
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36
Sandwich-Inspired Crackers
Sandwich-Inspired Crackers
Lance's PB&J Toasty Cracker Sandwiches are Made with Welch's Grapes
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35
Musical Ice Lollies
Musical Ice Lollies
This Summer Ice Pop Toy Makes Music as the Treat is Licked
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34
Pony Series Aftershows
Pony Series Aftershows
Hasbro's 'PonyChat' Helps Kids Process Major Themes in My Little Pony
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33
Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
Kid-Sized Travel Agencies
JetBlue's 'Little Tickets' Has Kids Plan and Pay for Family Getaways
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32
Light-Up Drawing Toys
Light-Up Drawing Toys
'Dessineo Learn to Draw' is a Drawing Toy for Kids That Teaches & Inspires
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31
Miniature Fairy Gardens
Miniature Fairy Gardens
The Woodland Faerie Trail is in Austin's Zilker Botanical Garden
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30
LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
LEGO-Compatible Coding Blocks
'Algobrix' is a Railroad-Building Kid-Friendly Coding Game
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29
Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
Agriculture-Themed Children's Events
This Initiative Teaches Children About Farming & Agriculture
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28
Active Teen Decor
Active Teen Decor
Lululemon's ivivva Brand and PBteen Collaborated on Teen Home Decor
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27
Anime Earthquake Hoods
Anime Earthquake Hoods
This Hello Kitty Earthquake Hood is Both Practical and Adorable
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26
AR Travel Distractions
AR Travel Distractions
'Around the World with Mr. Adventure' Keeps Kids Occupied During Layovers
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25
Barbie Mentorship Contests
Barbie Mentorship Contests
Barbie's 'You Can Be Anything' Campaign Mentors Young Girls
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24
News-Covered Bottled Water
News-Covered Bottled Water
'Dentsu' Bottled Water Features News Stories to Engage Millennials
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23
Personalized Woodland Dolls
Personalized Woodland Dolls
Enchantimals and Tiana from 'Toys AndMe' Launched a Customized Doll
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22
VR Physics Games
VR Physics Games
'4D Toys' is a Physics-Based Puzzler Set in a Virtual World
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21
Multi-Sensory Perfumes
Multi-Sensory Perfumes
Dent Au Lait is a Perfume That Aims to Evoke Childhood Memories
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20
Professional Wrestler Dolls
Professional Wrestler Dolls
Mattel's WWE Superstars Introduces Toys Based on Top Female Wrestlers
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19
Folding Children's Helmets
Folding Children's Helmets
Closca's Collapsible Helmet for Kids Comes with Decorative Stickers
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18
Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
Kid-Friendly Cooking Workshops
The Little Chef's Cooking Event Teaches Kids About Proper Nutrition
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17
Vibrantly Patterned Formalwear
Vibrantly Patterned Formalwear
Eccentric Suit Company 'Opposuits' Designs Bold Suits for Boys
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16
Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
Exclusive eCommerce Kidswear
'Simple Joys by Carter's' Was Created Just for Amazon Prime
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15
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Letter-Shaped Toy Blocks
Alphabuild Blocks are Unrestricted Magnetic Learning Toys
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14
Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
Kid-Friendly Robot Kits
'IronBot Chap' is a DIY Robotics Kit for Kids That Offers STEM Education
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13
Pod-Encased Woodland Toys
Pod-Encased Woodland Toys
Golden Bear's Bush Baby Range Pairs with 'Bush Baby World' Webisodes
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12
Scannable Coloring Books
Scannable Coloring Books
The Color Notebook Lets Parents Save Kids Artwork Before Reusing It
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11
Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
Inclusive Doll Wheelchairs
The Lammily Wheelchair Sets a New Standard for Inclusivity in Toys
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10
Luxury British Soapbox Racers
Luxury British Soapbox Racers
This Aston Martin Soapbox Racer is Based on the V8 Vantage GTE
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9
Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
Kid-Friendly Coding Tools
The Pixel Kit is a Colorful Computer of Lights
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8
Gender-Fluid Product Lines
Gender-Fluid Product Lines
App Makers Toca Boca Debut Gender Neutral Products for Kids
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7
Reversible Egg Toys
Reversible Egg Toys
MAAD Toys is Launching a Transformative Angry Birds Soft Toy Range
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6
Kid-Friendly Obstacle Courses
Kid-Friendly Obstacle Courses
The 'Mud Mania' Obstacle Course Lets Kids Get a Bit Dirty
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5
Expanding Children's Clothing
Expanding Children's Clothing
The Petit Pli Line Grows With Kids
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4
Habit-Improving Smart Lamps
Habit-Improving Smart Lamps
The Self-Adjusting 'QQ Lamp' Enhances Eyesight and Improves Posture
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3
Colorful Amorphous Playgrounds
Colorful Amorphous Playgrounds
The Mountain Lake Park Playground is a Joyous Playscape
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2
Child-Centric Shadow Designs
Child-Centric Shadow Designs
Darkness Design Makes it Easier For Kids to Play With Shadow Designs
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1
Extremely Customized Kids Cars
Extremely Customized Kids Cars
KidStance Ride-on Cars Bring Stance Culture to Pre-School
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