From frozen peanut butter sandwiches to Bluetooth-connected Furbys, the August 2016 kids trends reveal an interesting emphasis on the return of once-popular products. Indeed, many of the products that millennials enjoyed as children have now been updated for a new generation to enjoy.
In terms of food, many of the pre-packaged snacks enjoyed by children in the 80s and 90s have returned in new forms. For instance, crustless PB&J sandwiches have been updated for the increasingly health-conscious generation to include whole grain bread, real fruit spread and legume-based pea butter. Other once-popular snacks such as McCain's Smiles now come in the shape of popular emojis.
Beyond the food industry, toy companies have also been working to resurrect older products that were once enjoyed by millennials. As the August 2016 kids trends reveal, there are a number of toys that have remained popular across generations, such as LEGO. On the other hand, once-popular toys such as the Furby are making a comeback with the addition of high-tech features.
Top 40 Kids Ideas in August
From Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches to Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 28, 2016 — Life-Stages
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Customizable Children's Bikes
This Adjustable Bike Intersects Style with Functionality
39
Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys
The New Furby Connect Puts a High-tech Spin on the Popular 90s Toy
38
Emoji-Themed Potato Snacks
The New McCain Emoticons are a Kid-Friendly Side Dish
37
Costomizable LEGO Walls
The 'Brik Tile' Allows Consumers to Build Walls of Any Size to Hold Blocks
36
Imaginative Fairy Tale Accessories
The Irish Fairy Door Company Inspires Kids to Dream
35
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
34
Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
33
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
32
Branded Activity Apps
Persil's App for Activities Suggests Ways Families Can Have Fun Outside
31
Architectural Nesting Blocks
These Nesting Toys are Based on the Russian Matryoshka
30
Multi-Sensory Garden Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Garden in London is a Sophisticated Play Structure
29
Erupting Mud Volcanoes
This Volcano Kicked Off the Launch of Persil's Wild Explorers App
28
DIY Kid's Figurines
The Kidrobot Crayola Washable Vinyl Toys Can Be Customized
27
Crowdsourced Fashion Magazines
WOMB is a Crowdsourced Magazine Created on VFILES' Platform
26
Storybook Bedding Designs
This Organic Children's Bedding Inspires a Love of Storytelling
25
Eco-Friendly Card Games
'Go Eco' Teaches Players About Conserving the Environment
24
Tangible Coding Toys
Google's 'Project Bloks' Uses Toys to Teach Kids How to Code
23
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Bites
Dr. Praeger's 'Littles' Range Features Veggie Patties in Fun Shapes
22
VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
21
Disney Character-Branded Meals
These Healthy Side Dishes are Branded with Disney Characters
20
3D-Printed Rover Models
This 3D-Printed Model from NASA Mimics the Design of the Curiosity Rover
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Gamified Children's Coding Apps
The 'Little Engineer' is a Programming Game for Young
18
Homemade Frozen Meals
'Mom Made Foods' Makes Healthy Organic Frozen Meals for Kids
17
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Rethink and Starlight Canada Design Custom Gowns for Sick Teens
16
Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Helps Kids Become Amateur Photographers
15
Classroom 3D Printers
XYZprinting's 'da Vinci miniMaker' Printer for Kids is Designed for School
14
Filament Subscription Services
The rigid.ink Club Delivers Assorted 3D Printing Filaments
13
Smart Alphabet Toys
These Classic Wooden Letters Teach via iPad Apps
12
Hispanic Disney Princesses
Disney Channel's New Series Features Princess 'Elena of Avalor'
11
Gamified Programming Apps
Apple's 'Swift Playgrounds' Teaches Kids to Code Through Play
10
Number-Remembering Apps
The Renumber Helps Children Remember the Phone Numbers of Their Parents
9
Child-Friendly Balloon IVs
The Infusion Balloon Provides an Inviting Design to Intravenous Therapy
8
Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Annie's New Pea B&J Pockets are a Healthy Snack Option for Kids
7
Media Sharing Ad Campaigns
This YouTube Music Ad Campaign Shows Everyday People with a Theme Song
6
Kid-Friendly Smart Themometers
The Sesame Street Smart Ear Thermometer Helps Track High Temps
5
Social Babysitting Apps
The Bubble App Connects Parents With Trusted Babysitters
4
AI Homework Analyzers
'Socratic' Uses Phone Images to Read Questions and Identify Key Concepts
3
Poverty-Combating Non-Profits
Friends of the Children Combats the Cycle of Generational Poverty
2
Emotional Kid-Oriented Ads
Kleenex's 'Someone Needs One' Campaign Aims to Relieve Kids' Fears
1
Missing Child-Locating Apps
The FBI Child ID App Allows For Timely Reporting and Recovery
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Smart Fridge Vending Machines
Subway is Testing a Vending Machine Filled with Pre-Made Sandwiches
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Teddy Bear Outerwear
Build-A-Bear Cuddly Couture Shares Cozy, Warm Styles
Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks
Slurpee's Bold New Identity and Mascot Speak to Gen Z
Doll-Themed Frozen Yogurts
Pinkberry's Barbie Land Berry Pink Aligns with Greta Gerwig's New Film
Cartoon-Inspired Frozen Treats
Popsicle Introduces SpongeBob SquarePants Pops in Stores Nationwide
Anime-Themed QSR Toys
The McDonald's Japan Pokémon Natsumatsuri Happy Set Comes in Three Stages
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Sandwich-Making Multitools
Skippy Created the PBJ X Pro for National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
All-Pink Corner Shops
The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
Cooling Slushie-Inspired Cereals
Kellogg's ICEE Cereal Shares Cherry & Blue Raspberry Flavors
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Multisensory Oven Playsets
Cookeez Makery Helps Kids Create a Sweetly Scented Best Friend
Colorful Gummy-Themed Shoes
Vans and Haribo Collaborate on a Series of Candy-Themed Shoes
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Bubblegum-Flavored Popsicles
Mars Chocolate Drinks and Treats Debuts the 'Hubba Bubba Ice Lolly'
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Edible Clog Charms
Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
Gen Z-Targeted Fruit Snacks
Gushers and Fruit by the Foot Received Logo Refreshes
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Seasonal Autumn Treats
Target Launches a Fall-Themed Private Label Sweets Collection
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Retro Breakfast Pasty Packaging
Pop-Tarts Throwback Packs Pay Homage to 1960s Branding
Collectible Kidult Meals
The McDonald's Kerwin Frost Box Reintroduces McNugget Buddies
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Nostalgic Comforting Ice Creams
"Adulting" Inspired Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Sammie Pint Flavor
Proactive Peanut Butter Puffs
Mission MightyMe's Peanut Puffs Help with Allergen Introduction
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Kid-Friendly Bubbly Beverages
GoodPop's Sparkling Juice Drinks Have No Added Sugar
Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections
These Pinkbox Doughnuts Star Wars Day Treats Arrive This May
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks
Harvest Snaps' Kids Freeze-Dried Snacks Use Only 100% Whole Fruit
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Pickle-Themed Snack Kits
The HelloFresh Pickle Box is Packed with Tangy and Sweet Snacks
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
AR Yogurt Packaging
Chobani's Interactive Yogurt Packaging Engages Snackers for Halloween
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Candy-Flavored QSR Beverages
Burger King Celebrates Spring with a New Frozen Cotton Candy Beverage
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
High-End PB&J Spreads
One Jar at a Time, Styles PB&J Encourages Plant-Based Eating
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Convenient Kids Breakfast Items
Kodiak Cakes Launches a Broad Range of New Breakfast Products
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Recyclable Packaging Fruit Snacks
Organix Kids Fruit Smash Comes in Two Tasty Flavors
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Kid-Friendly Stacked Lunches
Lunchables Collaborates with Fresh del Monte for a New Lunch Offering
Athlete-Founded Nostalgic Bubblegum
Bubblegum Kids Was Founded NHL Player Zach Hyman & His Brother
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Freezable Snack Boxes
PackIt Offers Its Freezable Snack Boxes in a Variety of Patterns
Sci-Fi Movie Treats
Kinder Joy Has New Avatar-Themed Eggs Ahead of the New Movie
Health-Focused Fruity Smoothies
Evive Recently Launched the Nutrient-Packed Smoothie Pops
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Tongue-Dyeing Frozen Treats
The Twister Berry-licious Pops are Made with Real Fruit
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Cotton Candy Cold Foams
Burger King Has Just Dropped a New Frozen Cotton Candy Cloud Drink
Affordable Back-to-School Campaigns
Staples Canada Embraces the Theme of '90s Throwback Pricing
Nostalgic Snack Launches
Red's All Natural Launches the PB&J’WICH in Strawberry and Grape Flavors
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Kid-Focused Fruit Smoothies
Tropicana Releases Two New Fruit Smoothies Designed for Kids
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Buildable Gummy Blocks
Amos 4D Gummy Blocks Come in a Resealable Bag for On-the-Go Play
Food-Themed Candy Products
The Kraft Heinz Gummy Snack Pack is Fruit-Flavored
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Summery Ice Cream Menus
The Dairy Queen Blizzard Menu Has Been Unveiled for Summer 2023
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
On-Demand Mobile Ice Cream Stores
Mars Teamed Up with Store-Hailing Service Conjure
Microwave-Ready Snack Products
The Individually Wrapped Veggies Made Great Products are Flavorful
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Cost-Conscious Candy Products
The Barratt Fun & Fantastic Range Includes Four Options
Child-Focused Plant-Based Foods
The Franklin Farms Mickey Mouse & Friends Products are Flavorful
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Dual-Flavor Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Splits Come in Two Varieties for Older Children to Enjoy
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Ice Cream Starter Kits
FatBoy Created a Fun Ice Cream Pack for National Uncle and Aunt Day
Overstuffed S'mores Sandwiches
Blue Bunny & Stuffed Puffs Teamed Up to Reinvent a Campfire Classic
Blended Candy QSR Desserts
The Burger King Blasts are Arriving in Canada in Two New Options
Sandwich-Flavored Soft-Baked Cookies
Bobo's PB&Js Come in Two Flavors
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
No-Added-Sugar Fruit Snacks
BEAR Fruit Treasures are Suited for Children Aged Three and Up
Gen Z Hazelnut Cookies
Insomnia Cookies and tbh Created a Limited-Edition Cookie
Cookie-Inspired Nut Butter Bites
Skippy and Girl Scouts Created a Trio of Co-Branded Snack Bites
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Branded Rest Stops
Kinder Bueno's Summer Gets Bueno Program Includes a Special Destination
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges
Canal Toys' So Chill Mini Fridge is for Drinks, Beauty Products & More
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Youth Culture Telecom Campaigns
Deutsche Telekom's Summer Campaign Connects with Gen Z
Free-From Frozen Jelly Sandwiches
SunButter Jammies Have an Allergen-Free Recipe
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Blueish Cookie-Packed Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Cookie Monster Ice Cream is Arriving for June 2023
Jammy Sandwich Ice Creams
Baskin-Robbins Has a New PB ‘n J Ice Cream for April 2023
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Kid-Friendly Jelly Fruit Snacks
These Dole Kids Jelly Snacks are Made with 100% Real Fruit Juice
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Fruit-First Frozen Treats
GoodPop Junior Pops Now Come in Two New Flavors with No Added Sugar
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Pretzel-Creme Snack Packs
Funky Mello Launches a New Snack Pack Inspired by Old Snack Trends
Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams
Salt & Straw Has Unveiled Its Summer Picnic Series for August
Thermostat-Themed Snack Contests
Hot Pockets is Inviting People to Turn Up the Heat This Season
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Retro-Inspired Yogurt Snacks
Müller Corner Originals Revives a 90s-Inspired Yogurt Product
Child-Friendly Lemonade Acquisitions
The American Beverage Company Acquires Lemonade Brand Poppilu
Summer-Ready Kidswear Subscription Boxes
Kidpik Releases Its New Summer-Styled Subscription Box
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
These New Wayback Burgers Menu Items Come in Three Options
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
LTO Holiday Packs
Lunchables Launches New Holiday Packs to Help Parents Tackle Holiday Stressors