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Top 85 Life-Stages Innovations in August

From Balanced Baby Meals to Parental Payment Services

— September 4, 2018 — Life-Stages
These August 2018 life stages innovations range from balanced baby meals to parental payment services like MDacne's AskToPay e-commerce feature which supports online shopping by teens while keeping parents informed and in charge. The teen skincare brand offers personalized acne solutions for its customers and works by sending payment requests to a parent before a purchase is finalized.

When it comes to Boomer and Senior demographics, notable products and services include Willow, a comfortable, fashion-forward and functional underwear brand that offers a chic alternative to adult diapers. The direct-to-consumer line is also disposable and affordable, making it a revolutionary product among competing options that often lack a specific style and comfort level.

Other August 2018 life stages innovations to note include clean label baby products which feature no harsh ingredients, and gender-neutral children's streetwear that raises meningitis research awareness.
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Child-Focused Streaming Services
Child-Focused Streaming Services
Tankee is a Kid-Friendly Streaming Service for Video Games
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VR-Enhanced Waterslides
VR-Enhanced Waterslides
This VR Waterslide Transports Riders Across Multiple Virtual Worlds
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Kid-Created Autonomous Machines
Kid-Created Autonomous Machines
Volvo and LEGO are Creating Futuristic Construction Machines
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Parent-Assisted Payment Services
Parent-Assisted Payment Services
Teen Skincare Brand MDacne's AskToPay Helps Teen Online Shopping
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81
Scholarship Back-to-School Promotions
Scholarship Back-to-School Promotions
Staples Offers Support to Students with a Raffle Opportunity
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80
Efficient Back-to-School Shopping Applications
Efficient Back-to-School Shopping Applications
Walmart's Shop-Assistant App Boasts New Features
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79
Coding Interactive Wands
Coding Interactive Wands
Kano and Warner Bros Build a Wireless Wand to Teach Kids How to Code
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78
Baby-Simulating VR Games
Baby-Simulating VR Games
Baby Hands Lets Players Become a VR Baby
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77
Voice-Activated Mealtime Apps
Voice-Activated Mealtime Apps
Sprout Foods Launched Eat & Sing with Sophie Sprout for Amazon Alexa
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76
Early Dining Promotions
Early Dining Promotions
Red Lobster is Offering 'Early-Dining Specials' from 11AM to 6PM
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75
Scent-Based Party Games
Scent-Based Party Games
WowWee's 'What's That Smell?' Puts the Noses of Players to Work
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74
Child-Friendly Meal Time Apps
Child-Friendly Meal Time Apps
Sophie Sprout Entertains Kids with Amazon's Alexa
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73
Motion-Sensing Giggling Toothbrushes
Motion-Sensing Giggling Toothbrushes
The 'Ticklish Teeth' Toothbrush Comes with a Picture Book
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72
Breakfast Cereal Card Games
Breakfast Cereal Card Games
General Mills Has Created a Count Chocula Card Game for Kids
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71
Tech-Focused Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Tech-Focused Back-to-School Pop-Ups
AT&T's Full-Service Shop is One That Embraces the Digital Age
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70
Free Teacher-Assisting Apps
Free Teacher-Assisting Apps
Apple's Education App for Teachers Will Digitally Shift the Classroom
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69
Senior Sitcom Board Games
Senior Sitcom Board Games
The Golden Girls Trivial Pursuit Game is Packed with 600 Questions
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68
Cartoon Villain Board Games
Cartoon Villain Board Games
The Disney Villainous Board Game Rewards Players for Being Bad
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67
Responsive Smart Train Sets
Responsive Smart Train Sets
The Brio Smart Engine Set Reacts to Different Signals
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66
Prehistoric Trash Bins
Prehistoric Trash Bins
Regal Robots' New Dinosaur Foot Waste Basket is an Exciting Home Addition
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65
Creative Clay Webseries
Creative Clay Webseries
Hasbro's 'Play-Doh Show' is a Short Animated Stop-Motion Series for Kids
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64
Juvenile Vital Sign Trackers
Juvenile Vital Sign Trackers
The 'MARY' Health Wearable is for Kids Aged 0 to 10
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63
Thematic Family Travel Totes
Thematic Family Travel Totes
WanderTote is a Transparent Pack Filled with Trip Activities for Kids
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62
Whimsical AR Cancer Characters
Whimsical AR Cancer Characters
The Imaginary Friend Society App Demystifies Cancer Treatment
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Contemporary Funeral Ceremonies
Contemporary Funeral Ceremonies
Hofmandujardin Rethinks the Way That We Can Celebrate Life
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Highly Accurate Water Blasters
Highly Accurate Water Blasters
The Spyra One Fills Automatically and Fires in Short Bursts
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59
Eco-Conscious Cemetery Proposals
Eco-Conscious Cemetery Proposals
Sam Coulton Boasts a Design-Forward Alternative to Cremation
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Collectible Conservation Chocolates
Collectible Conservation Chocolates
Yowie’s Chocolate Rescue Series Contains Animal Figurines
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57
Discount Kid Clothing Apps
Discount Kid Clothing Apps
PatPat Makes Finding Fun, Stylish Kid Clothing More Affordable
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56
Replica Iconic Movie Cars
Replica Iconic Movie Cars
The Aston Maritn DB5 LEGO Set Features all of James Bond's Trimmings
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55
Expansive Wizarding Microscales
Expansive Wizarding Microscales
A LEGO Hogwarts Castle Will Be Sure to Please Harry Potter Fans
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54
Connected Elderly Eyewear
Connected Elderly Eyewear
The IngenioSpec Smart Eyewear Provides Support for Seniors
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53
Rash-Fighting Skincare Kits
Rash-Fighting Skincare Kits
Boudreaux's 'Butt Paste Rash Kicking Kit' Quickly Tackles Irritations
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52
Expanding Adjustable Youth Sandals
Expanding Adjustable Youth Sandals
The GroFive 'Expandals' Expand Up to Five Sizes
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51
Design-Forward Emotional Interiors
Design-Forward Emotional Interiors
Elii Creates a Welcoming & Engaging Space for Save the Children
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50
Kid-Focused Smartwatch Wearables
Kid-Focused Smartwatch Wearables
The Mi Bunny 3 Helps Parents Keep Track of Their Kid's Location
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49
Miniature DIY Kinetic Figures
Miniature DIY Kinetic Figures
The Heyzlass Mini Strandbeest Draws Inspiration from the Original
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48
Diaper Station-Integrated Backpacks
Diaper Station-Integrated Backpacks
The VIANETIC Diaper Backpacks Keep Parents Prepared
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47
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
AR-Infused Laser Blasters
Nerf's Laser Ops Pro Blasters Utilize AR for Single-Player Experiences
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46
Anime-Inspired Plush Toys
Anime-Inspired Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear's 'Kabu' is a New Brand Inspired by Japanese Characters
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45
Board Game Backpacks
Board Game Backpacks
The 'GeekOn!' Backpack Fits All of a Gamer's Essential Titles
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44
Transitional Infant Meals
Transitional Infant Meals
These Little Freddie Baby Food Meals are Made with Wholesome Ingredients
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43
Refreshing Milk-Based Beverage Pop-Ups
Refreshing Milk-Based Beverage Pop-Ups
Nesquik Celebrates Its Anniversary with a Pop-Up Shop in LA
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Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Kid-focused AR Gaming Toys
Plugo is an Educational AR Gaming System Introducing STEM to Kids
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41
Prehistoric Snack Bowls
Prehistoric Snack Bowls
The NACHOsaurus Bowl Makes Eating Fun and Educational for the Whole Family
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40
Family Friendly Water Cannons
Family Friendly Water Cannons
The Backyard Aquatic Bombard Shoots Water for an Exciting Game
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39
Fairy Tale-Esque Beauty Capsules
Fairy Tale-Esque Beauty Capsules
The Alice in Wonderland Collection by Primark is Cute & Whimsical
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38
Buoyant Adventure Parks
Buoyant Adventure Parks
The Jungle Float is an Exciting and Fully Functional Waterborne Jungle Gym
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37
Recycled Bottle Flats
Recycled Bottle Flats
Rothy's Makes Comfortable, Sustainable Shoes for Girls
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36
Analog Marble Gaming Consoles
Analog Marble Gaming Consoles
The 'A Maze' Game Console Has a Stylish and Antiquated Design
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35
Perforated Toddler Beds
Perforated Toddler Beds
Homelabdesign Introduces the Geometric Bed Inspired by Rattan Chairs
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Playful AR Clothing Apps
Playful AR Clothing Apps
The Gymboree 'Made You Smile' App Brings Shirt Graphics to Life with AR
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33
Designer Beach Games
Designer Beach Games
The New Frescobol Carioca Beach Bat Set is a Modern Twist on a Classic Game
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Collectible Cereal Collections
Collectible Cereal Collections
Funko Cereal Bends Collecting Culture with Novelty Food
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Buried Treasure Collectible Toys
Buried Treasure Collectible Toys
The Moose Toys Treasure X Requires Collectors to Dig Out Goods
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30
UV-Emitting Baby Blankets
UV-Emitting Baby Blankets
The Phototherapy Nest Helps Infants Build a Jaundice Immunity
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Video Game-Inspired Blasters
Video Game-Inspired Blasters
The NERF RIVAL OVERWATCH REAPER WIGHT EDITION Blaster is Powerful
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Artistic Educational Drawing Robots
Artistic Educational Drawing Robots
The 'WeDraw' Robot Teaches Users by Drawing Out Lessons
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Empowering In-Store Fashion Shows
Empowering In-Store Fashion Shows
Justice's Interactive Back-to-School Campaign Boasts Inclusivity
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Balanced Baby Meals
Balanced Baby Meals
The Square Meal System Delivers Fruits, Veggies, Whole Grains & Protein
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Kid-Targeted Personalized Clothing Boxes
Kid-Targeted Personalized Clothing Boxes
KidBox Boasts Stylish and Affordable Back-to-School Kits
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Jaundice-Fighting Baby Blankets
Jaundice-Fighting Baby Blankets
The SvetTex Nest Phototherapy Blanket Provides UV Light
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Multifunctional AR Rocket Decorations
Multifunctional AR Rocket Decorations
PLUME Doubles as a Lamp, an Alarm and a Bluetooth Speaker
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Spooky Nighttime Board Games
Spooky Nighttime Board Games
The ThinkFun Shadows in the Forest Needs to be Played in the Dark
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Super Active Childcare Centers
Super Active Childcare Centers
Hibinosekkei Creates a Dynamic & Playful Environment for Youngsters
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Handmade Rainbow Wall Art
Handmade Rainbow Wall Art
Mandi Smethells Draws on Color Combinations for Her Whimsical Designs
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Aquatic Ball Games
Aquatic Ball Games
The New Spikebuoy Game Set Brings the Spikeball Sport to the Water
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Charitable Whimsical Stationery Brands
Charitable Whimsical Stationery Brands
Yoobi Channels the Childhood Spirit with Color & Creativity
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Empowering Breastfeeding Models
Empowering Breastfeeding Models
Sports Illustrated Motivates Socially Important Discussions
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Clean-Label Baby Products
Clean-Label Baby Products
Evereden Formulates Clean Baby Products for Sensitive Young Skin
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Toy-Inspired Glossy Shoes
Toy-Inspired Glossy Shoes
The Converse x JW Anderson Collab Boasts a Playful & Nostalgic Aesthetic
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Toy-Storing Activity Workstations
Toy-Storing Activity Workstations
The IO Doodle Box Encourages Crafting and Organization
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Stylish Incontinence Underwear
Stylish Incontinence Underwear
Willow Offers a Stylish and Functional Alternative to Adult Diapers
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Multifunctional Packaging Designs
Multifunctional Packaging Designs
Daryl Bradley Tan's Herbal Candy Containers are Elderly-Friendly
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Open-Ended Children's Toys
Open-Ended Children's Toys
The Knotty Toy Allows for Free Expression Through Electrical Connection
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Design-Driven Modern Kindergartens
Design-Driven Modern Kindergartens
VMDPE Design Creates an Interior That is Geared Toward Children
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Gen Z-Targeting Candy Packaging
Gen Z-Targeting Candy Packaging
Kiskis' Mint Packaging Design is Engaging, Cool and Vibrant
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Maintenance-Free Housing Concepts
Maintenance-Free Housing Concepts
The 'CoHaus' Anticipates the Needs of Baby Boomers & Millennials
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Sociable Cooking Kits
Sociable Cooking Kits
Magda Sabatowska Designs a Product That Will Connect Isolated Individuals
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Millennial-Focused Functional Furniture Lines
Millennial-Focused Functional Furniture Lines
Seray Ozdemir Creates Furniture for Narrow Spaces
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Chromatic Sound-Modifying Sculptures
Chromatic Sound-Modifying Sculptures
Yuri Suzuki Extends Her Experimental Sound Art to Atlanta
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Organized Smart Storage Beds
Organized Smart Storage Beds
Casa Kids Creates Modern Furniture for Children with a Lot of Things
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Funky Colorful Packaging Designs
Funky Colorful Packaging Designs
Snask Creates a Modern Visual Identity for GET RAW
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Refreshingly Modern Branding Projects
Refreshingly Modern Branding Projects
Make Studio Boasts a Playful & Cheery Identity for ffeel:
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Portable Pop-Up Tents
Portable Pop-Up Tents
Sebastian Maluska Creates a Simple Camping Tent for the Roof of Any Car
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