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
19
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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Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
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Superhero Lifestyle Collections
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Sweet Sandwich Kits
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Blind Box Meals
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Sci-Fi Series Fruit Snacks
General Mills and Stranger Things Partnered for Three Fruit Snacks
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
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80s-Era Peanut Butter Snacks
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Next-Gen 90s Dolls
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Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
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Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Children’s Footwear Apps
Hibbett Launches Hibbett Kids Platform to Power Back-to-School Shopping
Trend-Aligned Menu Launches
Jamba's New Summer Bundles are Inspired by Gen Z and Millenial Trends
Child-Friendly Soft Snack Bars
Nature Valley Soft Baked Bars Come in Two Format Options
Collectible Treat Pop-Ups
The KIND Frozen Bar Enticed Visitors with Free Snacks & Labubus
Limited-Time QSR Summer Menus
Starbucks' Summer Menu Revives Seasonal Favorites and Adds New Items
Miniature Baby Collectibles
MGA’s Miniverse: Make it Mini Real Baby Shares Tiny Figures & Food
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Lunchbox Note Generators
Welch's Fruit Snacks' Lunchbox Notes Translator is Powered by AI
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Patriotic Summertime Yogurt Snacks
These Chobani Yogurt Products are Arriving for Summertime
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Blind Box QSR Collectibles
KFC Thailand Created a Celebratory Baby Sanders Collection of Toys
Meat-Infused Child Snack Pouches
These New Once Upon a Farm Products are at Expo West 2026
Nutrient-Dense Toddler Snacks
FoodNerd's Mega Puffs are Packed with Colorful Fruits & Veggies
Summertime Anime Ice Creams
The Latest Baskin-Robbins Japan Pokémon Range Arrives for Summer
Viral Satisfying ASMR Toys
MGA Entertainment's Slime Life Turns Digital Trends into Physical Play
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Vibrant Nautical-Themed Cartoon Meals
Burger King x SpongeBob SquarePants Launch an Exclusive Menu
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Oversized Mismatched Halloween Candies
Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads Will Arrive for the Fall
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
Animation-Themed Frozen Meals
PuraVida Foods' KidsLife Line Features Disney & Pixar Characters
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Frozen Gummy Bear Treats
The Haribo Push Up Was Created in Partnership with Wall's
Kid-Created Freezer Treats
Jel Sert and Crayola Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor by Kids for Kids
QSR-Inspired Meal Kits
Rustlers' Frozen Meal Kits Feed One or Two People in Minutes
Kids-First Personal Care Brands
Rayro Plans to Debut Creams and Balms in Toy-Like Formats
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Ice Pop-Flavored Sparkling Waters
Bubly Brings Back Melted Ice Pop Sparkling Water for Summer
Next-Gen Fruit Snacks
Froobies Provide Protein and Fiber Without Added Sugar or Artificial Dyes
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Campfire Ice Cream Collections
The Breyers Campfire Collection Chills a Summertime Treat
Festive Frozen Mochi Bites
Bubbies Mochi Holiday Flavors Come in Three Varieties
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
Cookie-Inspired Breakfast Pastries
Pop-Tarts x Girl Scouts Toaster Pastries Come in Two Flavors
Gen Z Soda Campaigns
Enjoy the Moment with a Coca‑Cola Targets a Generation That Wants to Unplug
80s-Inspired Insulated Bags
Cinnabon's Birthday Celebrations Include a New Insulated Backpack
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Sour Frozen Pop Bites
GoodPop x SmartSweets Launched a Limited-Edition Poppable Treat
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Presents a New Design for Its Freezable Playtime Lunch Box
Comprehensive Fast Food Reports
Yum! Brands, Inc. Explores Food Trends Influencing the Industry
Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails
Pressies by Olive & June are Designed and Fitted for Kids and Tweens
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars
Mid-Day Squares' No Bread PB&J Takes After a Childhood Favorite
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Multi-Year Footwear Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Team Up for a New Kid-Centric Collaboration
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Frozen Toaster Pastry Sandwiches
The Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwiches Come in Four Flavors
Jelly-Coated Sheet Masks
Avatara Unveils Slushy Jelly Masks That Are Safe for Kids
Nostalgic Summer Ice Creams
Jeni's Super Fun Times Collection Captures the Essence of the Season
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Brazen Full-Flavor Frozen Treats
FatBoy Ice Cream Introduced Four New Treats for Summer
Pizza-Branded Reading-Encouraging Apps
Pizza Hut Has Introduced Its First-Ever BOOK IT App
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Health-Conscious Kidult Meals
Café Gratitude’s $100 Happy Healthy Meal Comes with a Labubu
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Mochi Ice Cream Sandwiches
My/Mochi Created a Fun, Sensorial Treat for Gen Z Snackers
Kids-Focused Space-Themed Collaborations
Crayola Interprets McDonald's Happy Meal
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Child-Focused Kefir Snacks
ProBugs Dellivers Flavorful and Drinkable Kefir Products
Modern Mobile Fridge Concepts
Junho Han Designs the Amity Relationship Mobile Fridge Concept
Age-And-Stage Appropriate Snack Lines
Little Bellies Broadens Its Reach in the Canadian Market
Food-Themed Baby Names
The ALDI Baby Name Campaign Sparks Ideas for Food-Loving Parents
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Regional Baby Food Ranges
These New Little Freddie Products are Arriving in the Middle East
Vibrant Cafeteria-Inspired Campaigns
Lunchtime Becomes a Joyous Time in 'The Lunchables Effect'
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Ready-to-Eat Crustless Sandwiches
Lunchables PB&J Comes in Two Flavors That Don't Require Thawing
Sandwich-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
PB&J Pop Grape and Strawberry Mashes Up Smucker's and Jif Flavors
Animated Movie Baked Goods
Lola’s and Disney Partnered on a Series of Sweet Treats
Whimsical Toddler-Friendly Snacks
These New Organix Snacks are Part of The Gruffalo Range
Animation-Themed Kids Meals
Oscar Mayer and Disney Partnered for Lilo & Stitch-Themed Meals
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juices
Raw Generation's Little Sippers are Colorful, Fun & Nutritious
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
Collectible Halloween-Themed QSR Toys
The Burger King Scooby-Doo Toys Come in Six Styles
Travel-Optimized Baby Products
Stokke Launches the 'Jet Kids' Collection for Seamless Travel
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Canine Cartoon Frozen Treats
The Bluey Ice Pops Come in Packs of 12
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Veggie-Packed Smoothie Pops
Rabbit Food's Dairy-Free Frozen Treats Feature Spinach & More
Air Fryer Frozen Sandwiches
Nestlé Launched Ready-To-Cook Frozen Meals Optimized for Air Fryers
Chocolate-Covered Frozen Fruit Treats
trüfrü Frozen Fruit Snacks Now Come in Four New Options
Colorful Youth Fashion Collections
Joe Fresh and Life at Home™ Have Partnered with Crayola
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Archival Packaging Revivals
Chick-Fil-A Newstalgia Marks an 80th Anniversary Rollout
Retro Snack Cake Campaigns
Vachon's Rosettes Campaign Stirs Nostalgia in Gen X and Millennials
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Filmic Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland and Back to the Future Partnered for a New Flavor
PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates
Peanut Butter & Co Made Unique Dishware with Messy Jessy Ceramics
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Dino-Themed Smoothie Pouches
Barney Little Spoon Smoothies Come in Three Flavors
Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns
Del Monte Highlights Its Range of Peach-Based Products
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Rewarding Mochi Campaigns
Little Moons' Summer Campaign Taps into Sweet Treat Culture
Interactive Oral Hygiene Programs
Smile School Makes Oral Care Exciting to Kids with Fun & Flavor
Swapped Phone Campaigns
KitKat Phone Break Depicts Devices Traded for Chocolate Wafer Bars
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Artisan-Style Ice Cream Sandwiches
Bubbies Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches Come in Two Flavors
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Nutritious Toddler Snack Ranges
The Latest Once Upon a Farm Products Come in Three Varieties
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Icy Cartoon Movie Refreshments
ICEE and Smurfs Partnered to Celebrate the New Movie and Summer
Ice Cream-Inspired Sandwich Cookies
The Girl Scout Exploremores Joined the 2026 Season Lineup
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection