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
40
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
Related Ideas
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Retro Collectible Toy Cereals
Kellogg's and Toy Story 5 Partnered to Celebrate the Movie
Superhero Lifestyle Collections
Disney Drops Brand Collabs for The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Nostalgia-Driven Cereal Promotions
Kellogg’s Toy Story 5 Cereal Boxes Reintroduce In-Pack Toys
Sci-Fi Series QSR Meals
The McDonald's Stranger Things Happy Meal is Arriving in May
Blind Box Meals
Cava's Hot Harissa Meal Comes with a Surprise Pita Plushie
Sensory Snoopy Plushies
Kids Preferred Expanded Its Peanuts Snoopy Collection for Their 75th Year
Swedish Candy Pop-Ups
BUBS' Sweeteasy Brings Indulgent Candy Traditions to US Consumers
Gamified AR Footwear Fittings
Tootsie Augmented Reality Makes Shoe Shopping More Fun for Kids
Next-Gen 90s Dolls
Manhattan Toy is Reviving Groovy Girls for a New Generation of Kids
Play-Based Preschool Apps
LEGO Bluey Mobile Game Makes Screen Time into Building Play for Kids
Premium Kidult Collectibles
Starbox Collectibles Meet the Demand for Customization and Expression
Friendship-Inspired Candies
SOUR PATCH KIDS Creates Connected Candies for Besties
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Pop Culture-Inspired Collectibles
Kinder Joy & Stranger Things Launch Funko Pop!® Collection
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
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
Snackable Frozen Appetizers
TAST!EZ's New Products Bring Restaurant-Quality Snacks Home
Playful Snack Collectables
The Once You Pop Mystery Box from Pringles Introduces Blind-Flavors
Gen Z-Influenced Drink Menus
These New McDonald’s CosMc Drinks are Headed to Over 500 Locations
Texture-Forward Branded Ice Creams
Wells Enterprises and Ferrero Debut Three Branded Frozen Treats
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Gamified Smart Lunchboxes
FunFeast Encourages Healthy Eating Habits in Kids with ADHD
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
Next-Gen Jelly Bean Campaigns
Jelly Belly Bean Appétit Entices a New Generation of Fans
Expansive Summer-Ready Baby Foods
Beech-Nut® Introduces Eight New Baby and Toddler Foods
Ice Cream Play Sets
A Melissa & Doug x Van Leeuwen Collab Launched for National Ice Cream Month
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
flavorful frozen food lines
Conagra Brands introduces a comprehensive new line for summer 2026
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
Dual-Use Smoothie Pouches
Gerber Get’ems! Squeezies Can Be Enjoyed Cold, Frozen or Off the Shelf
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Licensed Flavor Collaborations
Conagra Blends Celebrity and Brand Partnerships Into Snacks
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Co-Branded Fashion Charms
The Wall's x Crocs Mad for Summer Range Arrives This Month
Pop Culture-Themed Snack Branding
Fan Foods Co. and Poppowls Launch New Licensed Snack Capsule
Oversized Mismatched Halloween Candies
Sour Patch Kids Monster Heads Will Arrive for the Fall
Pop Culture Chocolate Products
These New Kinder Products Embrace Collaborations
Animation-Themed Frozen Meals
PuraVida Foods' KidsLife Line Features Disney & Pixar Characters
Comprehensive Easter-Inspired Collaborations
Peeps' 2026 Spring Collaboration Lineup is Impressive
Kid-Created Freezer Treats
Jel Sert and Crayola Launched a Limited-Edition Flavor by Kids for Kids
Nostalgic Biy Milkshakes
f’real Partners with Good Humor to Launch a Customizable Beverage
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
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
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
School-Aged Kids Snack Ranges
Earth’s Best Big Kids Snacks are for Kids Aged Four to Eight
80s-Inspired Insulated Bags
Cinnabon's Birthday Celebrations Include a New Insulated Backpack
Sour Frozen Pop Bites
GoodPop x SmartSweets Launched a Limited-Edition Poppable Treat
Cult Favorite Animation-Themed Meals
Wendy’s Debuts the Minions & Monsters Meal
Y2K-Themed Sparkling Water Campaigns
bubly Drops a 2000's Spot and its 'Melted Ice Pop Kit'
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
Nostalgic Summer Snacks
Entenmann's Launches Childhood-Inspired Seasonal Treats
Kid-Focused Screen-Free Learning Kits
Bellybees is Expanding Beyond Baby Food into a New Category
Gamified Snack Packaging
Hershey’s Released Pokémon Chocolates with 151 Collectible Foil Designs
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
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
Pellet-Like Dessert-Inspired Flip-Flops
Sanuk & Dippin' Dots Debut Bubblecush Flip-Flops for kids
Icy Popping Beverages
Tim Hortons' Poppin' Frozen Quenchers are Cooling, Fruity and Sensorial
Throwback Grocery Campaigns
Economic Nostalgia Inspired Instacart's Summer Like It’s ‘99
Branded Frozen Desserts
Nutella Launches Premium Hazelnut-Cocoa Ice Cream Products
Health-Conscious Kidult Meals
Café Gratitude’s $100 Happy Healthy Meal Comes with a Labubu
Better-for-You Preschooler Snacks
Goodies Makes Nutritious, Craveable Snacks for Growing Kids
Popsicle-Flavored Gummies
Grüns Launched Nostalgic, Limited-Edition Superfood Gummies for All Ages
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Heat-and-Eat Kids Breakfast Snacks
Red’s All Natural Snackers Debuted in Four Varieties
No-Nonsense Frozen Snack Campaigns
Yasso's Foolproof Freezer Challenges April Fool's Day Pranks
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
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
Designer Blind Box Figurines
Pop Top is a New Range of Collectibles for Kidults
Ghost-Themed Snack Products
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in Three Options
Protein-Rich Pocket-Style Sandwiches
Uncrustables Burstin' Blueberry Has 12-Grams of Protein
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
Protein Fruit Snacks
Bel Group and Foodberry are Creating Bite-Sized Fruit and Protein Snacks
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
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Health-Boosted Candies
Baby Bottle Pop's Adulthood Survival Collection Recognizes Popular Callouts
Brain-Boosting Soft-Baked Bars
Cerebelly Clever Bars Deliver Veggies & More for Kids Four and Up
Customizable Wearable Plushies
Slushie Plushies are Build-A-Bear's First Wearable Plushies
Nostalgic Slushie Treats
ICEE Introduced Slushie Pouches for On-the-Go Convenience
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Fridge-Friendly Crustless Sandwiches
Uncrustables Can Now Be Enjoyed from the Fridge at Home
Fruit-Forward Functional Gummies
Beloved Swedish Brand Wellibites is Coming to the Canadian Market
Movie-Branded Fruit Snack Pouches
The GoGo squeeZ Toy Story 5 Range Features Seven Flavors
Whimsical Toddler-Friendly Snacks
These New Organix Snacks are Part of The Gruffalo Range
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
90s-Era Snack Product Campaigns
The Pringles One You Pop Campaign Revives the Tagline for Gen Z
Frozen Bread Brand Snacks
Warburtons and Food Brands Now Partnered for New Frozen Products
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
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
Movie-Branded Juice Drinks
Radnor Fruits Partnered with Disney for a Toy Story 5 Collaboration
Air Fryer Frozen Sandwiches
Nestlé Launched Ready-To-Cook Frozen Meals Optimized for Air Fryers
Kid-Friendly Frozen Meals
These New Kidfresh Frozen Meals Come in Two Varieties
Soccer-Themed Summer Kids Meals
Torchy's Tacos Partners with U.S. Soccer Foundation
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
Interactive QSR Kids Meals
The Whataburger Kids Whatameal is Being Revamped for Spring
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
Interactive Themed Educational Boxes
Enlightened Generation’s Themed Boxes Serve Children
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
Nostalgic Back-To-School Snack Campaigns
Del Monte Highlights Its Range of Peach-Based Products
Multi-Sensory Character Toys
Moose Toys Combines Scents, Sounds and Fog-Based Play
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Freeze-Dried Toddler Meal Pouches
These New More Toddler Meals Products Showcase Convenience
Limited-Time Frozen Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland Embraces Toy Story 5 for Inspiration
Nourishing Personality-Packed Combos
The New Summer Jamba Bundles Tap into Popular Personas
Retro QSR Meal Revivals
Mcdonald’s Brings Back Mcdonaldland Icons in a Collectible Meal for Adults
Nostalgic Dessert Mashups
Wendy’s Combines Cookie Dough and Brownie Batter in Frosty Treats
Summer-Long Pizza-Celebrating Campaigns
Pizza Hut Debuts the Hut Originals Platform
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
Free-From Frozen Dessert Products
These Blue Bunny Frozen Treats Have Been Reformulated
Boldly Flavored Kids Snacks
Ella’s Kitchen Kids is for Children Aged 18 Months and Up
Streaming-Inspired Toy Lines
Moose Toys Expands Netflix Stories Into Toy Collections
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection
Anniversary-Celebrating Cooler Companies
California Innovations Marks Its 40th Anniversary