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Top 35 Youth Trends in October

From Practical Programming Kits to Matching Familial Footwear

— October 27, 2018 — Life-Stages
The October 2018 youth trends touch upon different lifestyles and aspects of business. From appealing to Millenials and Gen Z through attention-captivating holographic design identities like Obé to infusing value in products through entertainment-filled education like Makeblock's practical programming kit, it is good to always keep in mind that younger consumers look for both aesthetics and functions in a product.

At the forefront of the October 2018 youth trends is Zag Bank — a millennial-friendly banking platform that completely rethinks the way financial institutions operate. Another noteworthy mention is the Whirli box which is a shareable toy subscription service that is affordable and sustainable. By embracing the sharing economy, parents can ship old toys back to the company once the child is done playing with them.
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On-Demand Streaming Experiences
On-Demand Streaming Experiences
The Top-Rated PlayStation Vue Allows for a Multi-Device Stream
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Award-Winning Video Streaming Channels
Award-Winning Video Streaming Channels
The Vlog Squad on Youtube is Ultra-Popular Among Gen Z
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33
Felt Pumpkin Latte Toys
Felt Pumpkin Latte Toys
Megan Menne Sells Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Scones Made Out of Felt
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32
Matching Familial Footwear
Matching Familial Footwear
The Mockas Loafers Come in Sizes for Fathers and Sons
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31
Handmade Monogrammed Treat Totes
Handmade Monogrammed Treat Totes
These Halloween Treat Bags are Durable and Customized
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30
Stackable Creative Toys
Stackable Creative Toys
Piks Helps to Develop a Child’s Concentration and Imagination
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29
Engaging Digital Book Alternatives
Engaging Digital Book Alternatives
Yarn Offers Entertaining Chat & Text Stories to Digital Nomads
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28
Affordable Healthy Food Options
Affordable Healthy Food Options
Berries and Blooms Offers Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and a Salad Bar
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27
Stabilizing Toddler Shoes
Stabilizing Toddler Shoes
Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex Technology Supports Young Ones Learning to Walk
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26
Online Financial Education Courses
Online Financial Education Courses
Community Spirit Bank Educates Students Through Money$mart
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25
Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
The Uproxx Site Caters to the Digital Male Demographic
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24
Convenient Cashless Payment Apps
Convenient Cashless Payment Apps
NETSpay is a Popular Digital Payment App from Singapore
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23
Disney Princess Baking Sets
Disney Princess Baking Sets
Disney Eats is Now Selling an Adorable Princess-Themed Baking Set
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22
Millennial-Focused Banking Platforms
Millennial-Focused Banking Platforms
Zag Bank's Business Puts Millennial Banking to the Forefront
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21
Kid-Friendly Essential Oil Sets
Kid-Friendly Essential Oil Sets
The dōTERRA Kids Collection Supports the Mind, Body & Emotions
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20
Real-Time Child Trackers
Real-Time Child Trackers
The Weenect Kids Alerts Parents When a Child Leaves Authorized Areas
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19
Educational Changemaker Kits
Educational Changemaker Kits
littleBits' Inventor Kits Inspire Kids to Change the World with STEM
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18
Connected Child Toothbrushes
Connected Child Toothbrushes
The DEENO-SAUR Toothbrush Lets Parents Keep an Eye on Oral Habits
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17
Kid-Friendly Colorful Restaurants
Kid-Friendly Colorful Restaurants
The Pop Shop Offers a Unique Menu of Modern Comfort Food
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16
Kid-Friendly Fiber-Infused Water
Kid-Friendly Fiber-Infused Water
'hellowaterkids' Shares Flavored, No-Sugar Beverages for Youth
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15
Multifunctional Childhood Nightlights
Multifunctional Childhood Nightlights
The Hatch Baby Rest Night Light Helps Kids Rest Easy
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14
Practical Programming Kits
Practical Programming Kits
Makeblock's Neuron Explorer Kit Teaches Apple's Programming Language
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13
Video Game-Themed Game Boards
Video Game-Themed Game Boards
A New Fortnite Monopoly Board Reinvents the Classic Board Games
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12
Protective Bulletproof Backpacks
Protective Bulletproof Backpacks
Masada Armor Designs Bulletproof Backpacks for Kids
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11
Kid-Friendly Frozen Foods
Kid-Friendly Frozen Foods
The Frozen Food Products for Kids by Ella's Kitchen are Healthy
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10
AR-Enhanced Candy Packaging
AR-Enhanced Candy Packaging
KONTI's Wrappers Connect Kids to Short Cartoons & Full-Length Films
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9
Child-Friendly AR Headsets
Child-Friendly AR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Holo Cap' Packs Advanced Technology into a Comfy Hat
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8
Short-Form Video Apps
Short-Form Video Apps
TikTok and Musical.ly Build a Platform That Enables Creativity & Expression
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7
Shareable Toy Subscription Services
Shareable Toy Subscription Services
Whirli Redefines the Meaning Behind Playtime & Builds Value
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6
Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Treehouse Offers Eclectic Collections and Creative Spaces for Kids
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5
Modern Youth Fashion Brand
Modern Youth Fashion Brand
Youth-Centric COLLUSION Celebrates Millennials & Gives Them a Voice
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4
Imaginative Bedroom Supplies
Imaginative Bedroom Supplies
Todd Oldham Introduces the Home Capsule For Kid Made Modern
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3
Whimsical Holographic Design Identities
Whimsical Holographic Design Identities
Obé Taps into Futura for a Sleek, Eye-Catching Aesthetic
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2
Indonesian Punk-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Indonesian Punk-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Public Culture Launches a Stylish and Graphic-Heavy Line
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Housing Crisis-Addressing Compact Units
Housing Crisis-Addressing Compact Units
Grimshaw's Prefab Homes are Affordable Housing Solutions
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