Kid-inspired adult products such as adult coloring books and gummy vitamins for grownups often appear as if designed for young ones but upon closer inspection are clearly intended for a more mature audience.
A great example of such a product offering is the decor collection from iconic toy construction kit company Meccano, which included 21-distinct parts that are assembled as the consumer wishes to create a piece of furniture all their own. Targeted at adults who had been big fans of the toy kits as children, the Meccano home line restores the sense of wonder associated with playtime into a mature activity such as decorating a home.
Suggesting a missing period of growth between childhood and adult life, such kid-inspired products for adults appeal to our inner most desires while communicating the modern interest in "unplugging," from both technological means and that of responsibility.
20 Kid-Inspired Adult Products
From Hangover-Inspired Sippy Cups to Nourishing Vitamin Candies:
Rebecca Byers — Oct 29, 2015 — Life-Stages
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Colorful Toy Decor
The Meccano Home Furniture Line is for the Young at Heart
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Typographic Coloring Books
This Activity Book Contains Beautiful Hand-Drawn Letters
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Snapable Silicone Lids
The SipSnap Cup Lids by Double Double Fit Any Cup Size
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Pencil-Inspired Phone Protectors
Valfie's 3D iPhone Case Resembles a Traditional Writing Tool
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Boozy Christmas Calendars
This Advent Calendar Design Offers a New Sample of Alcohol for Each Day
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Stress-Reducing Coloring Books
These Adult Coloring Books are Designed to Fight High Stress Levels
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Luxe Nutcracker Boxes
Robot Food's Limited Edition Christmas Nutcrackers Update a Holiday Staple
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Adult Coloring Book Apps
The Recolor App is a Digital Coloring Book Perfect for On-the-Go Drawing
10
Plush Burger Dolls
The UNCOVER Hamburger Soft Toy is Ideal for Adult Foodies
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Slingshot Bottle Openers
The 'BRNLY Slingpop' Doubles as Both a Weapon and a Drinking Accessory
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Boozy Christmas Countdowns
The Drinks by the Drams' Tequila Advent Calendar is Made for Adults
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Chocolate Coffee Bars
Awake Bars Combines Chocolate and Coffee for the Ultimate Energy Boost
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Minimalist Piggy Banks
Sur Les Toits by Atelier Peekaboo is Not Meant to Be Smashed
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Boozy Block-Building Games
This Re-Invented Jenga Game Incorporates Playful Recreational Drinking
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Sophisticated Coloring Books
Johanna Basford Makes an Intricate Child-Inspired Pastime for Adults
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Hangover-Inspired Sippy Cups
This Spill-Proof Cup is Perfect for the Morning After
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Nourishing Vitamin Candies
Smartcandy's Healthy Candy Snacks Boost Development with Vitamins
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Energizing Fruit Candies
Supercandy's Performance Snacks Supply Physical and Mental Energy
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Meal-Accompanied Adorable Toys
McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances
Paul Parsons Creates Themed Kitchen Appliance Concepts
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Multipurpose Cannabis Gummies
This Gummy Brand Includes Offerings For Stress Relief, Sleep & More
Candy-Flavored Beverages
Skittles Drinks Reimagine a Favorite Gen Z Candy as a Beverage
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Nostalgic Beer Brand Phones
The Boring Phone by Heineken Helps Adults Focus on What Really Matters
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans
Sam Keller Glamorizes Food Products and Packaging
Basketball-Themed Candy Toy Treats
The Kinder Joy x NBA Eggs Include all 12 Teams
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Cookie-Inspired Cosmetics
Hard Candy x Girl Scouts is a Limited-Time Treat for Beauty Lovers
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Creative STEM-Based Toys
JitteryGit's Educational STEM Toys Foster Creativity in Kids
Gummy Bear Toys
Gummymals are Squeezable Toys with 20 Different Interactions
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Romantic Drinking Accessories
Hendrick’s & Wiederhoeft Crafted a Line of Unusual "Gintimates"
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Bookshelf Board Games
These Classic Board Games are Disguised as Vintage Books
Colorful Gummy-Themed Shoes
Vans and Haribo Collaborate on a Series of Candy-Themed Shoes
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
CBD Coffee Advent Calendars
Cannacoffee’s 12 Days of Holiday Chill Advent Shares Calming Brews
Spice Advent Calendars
Just Spices Curated 24 Spice Blends to Discover in December
Kids Cookware Collections
Material Launches its Famous Cooking Utensils in a Kid-Friendly Format
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Emotional Support Water Bottles
The MoodMug Water Bottle Has a Spot to Display Mood Emojis
All-Ages Functional Gummies
SmartyPants' Healthful Gummies Support Toddlers, Teens & More
Pleasure Toy-Inspired Chocolates
These New Tenga Chocolates Come in Three Fruity Flavors
Collectible Coloring Dolls
L.O.L Surprise! Loves Crayola Celebrates Creativity and Expression
Incredibly Vibrant Homeware Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Captures One's Eye Immediately
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Demure Halloween-Inspired Drinkware
Starbucks Unveils Halloween-Inspired Drinkware Collection
Cult Movie-Inspired Tumblers
Dragon Glassware Boasts the Mean Girls Burn Book Tumbler
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Timeless Sports Drinks
Ancient Drinks Offers Time-Honored Recipes for Enhanced Energy
Connected Gamer Campaigns
Heineken's Just Another Night Out Shatters Anti-Social Stereotypes
Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor
The Nendo Pokémon Mosaic Collection Has 75 Pieces
Animation-Themed Coffee Products
The International Delight Grinch Collection Has Been Expanded
Menu-Inspired Merch Collections
Mellow Mushroom's Merch Conveys the Menu's Retro-Futuristic Style
Adult-Targeted Easter Treats
These Seasonal Easter Products Come in Baileys and Guinness Options
Collectible Kidult Meals
The McDonald's Kerwin Frost Box Reintroduces McNugget Buddies
Playful Cookie-Coloring Kits
Corso's Kids Book Bundle is Educational and Entertaining
Indulgent Vodka Seltzers
PLAY HARD Seltzers Speak to a New Generation of Style & Flavor Seekers
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Intimate Advent Calendars
The Lovehoney Sex Toy Advent Calendars Come in Several Options
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Anti-Hangover Gummies
PartySmart Gummies Help to Metabolize Alcohol in the Liver
Adult-Targeted Plush Toys
Build-A-Bear After Dark Shares Gifts & Collectibles for "Kidults"
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Reviving CBD Drinks
INTUNE CBD Drinks Combine CBD with Functional Health Ingredients
Brain Nutrition Gummies
The BrainPack Daily Kids' Gummy Supplement Helps with Learning & Memory
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Alternative Advent Calendar Products
Haribo Christmas Mishap Bingo Updates a Classic Product
Nostalgic Cosmetic Cases
Caboodles x Taste Beauty x Hershey's Collaborated on a Beauty Organizer
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Curated Non-Alcoholic Collections
Sèchey Recently Unveiled Its Second Curated Selection at Target
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Squishing Jellybean-Scented Toys
Jelly Belly Squishi Toys Come in 12 Different Scents
Espresso Martini Infusion Kits
This Espresso Martini Gift Set Supports Explorations with Flavor
Vibrant Bear-Themed Clothing
SHEIN Launches a Kidult-Inspired 'Care Bears' Collection
Kid-Friendly Pain Relief Gummies
DrKids Created an Acetaminophen Gummy Bite for Children
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Nostalgic Adult Breakfast Products
The Ghetto Gastro Breakfast Collection is Headed to Target
Personalized Vitamin Packs
Vitamyna's Daily Vitamin Pack Builder Meets Individial Needs
Candy-Style Vitamin Chews
Chewsy Supports Different Aspects of Health in a Fun Way
Lollipop-Inspired Bodycare
Allkinds x Chupa Chups Shares Fruity Self-Care & Fun Textures
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Cartoon Cappuccino Toys
Hello Kitty Cappuccino is a Multi-Sensory Interactive Toy
Noise-Canceling Drink Packs
Capri Sun Created Special Juice Packs to Give Parents Peace
Easter-Inspired Baby Collections
Magnetic Me's Easter Shop is Filled with Playful Spring Styles
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Character-Themed Snack Products
The good2grow Snackers Come in a Series of Familiar Options
Baby Boomer Multivitamins
GNC's 50+ Multivitamin Gummies Support Mature Men and Women
Gamer Enhancement Drinks
Sly Offers Gamers the Benefits They Need to Keep Playing
STEM Subscription Crates
KiwiCo's STEM Subscription Crates Equip Children with Valuable Skills
Chocolate Egg Cream Liqueurs
Egg Royale is "the Most Indulgent Adult Chocolate Egg Ever Created"
Food-Themed Candy Products
The Kraft Heinz Gummy Snack Pack is Fruit-Flavored
Stylish Bar Accessories
These Creative Bar Accessories Will Transform your Drinking Experience
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Adaptogenic Alcohol Alternatives
Huzzy Smart Sips Share a Buzz with Adaptogens and Nootropics
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
These Sensory Motion Bubblers Visually Create Calm
Bubbly Beneficial Refreshments
The GLOW Functional Sparkling Beverages Come in Six Flavors
Vitamin-Infused Vitality Drinks
Nix & Kix Vitamin Vitality is Refreshing and Beneficial
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Educational Candy Toy Products
Yowie Baby Animals Put a Spotlight on Endangered Wildlife
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Smoothie-Inspired Nail Polishes
Jamba & Color Dept. Made a Limited-Edition Nail Polish Collection
Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
These Children's Socks Add a Touch of Whimsy to the Everyday Item
Mess-Free Eco Craft Kits
Brainstorm's Create N Colour Let Kids Magically Paint with Water
Cartoon-Inspired Vitamin Gummies
Nutriburst Launches the New 'Trolls' Vitamin Gummies Trio
Functional Vitamin-Infused Candies
Perfetti Van Melle is Tapping into a New Market
Pink Gin Advent Calendars
The Premium Pink Gin Advent Calendar Shares 12 Colorful Alcohol Samplers
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
Personality-Inspired Drink Packaging
Tetra Pak's Smart Packaging Leads Fans to a Personality Test
Scratch-and-Sniff Canabis Stickers
Humboldt Seed Company's Packaging Shares the Scent of Cannabis
Sugar-Free Kids Gummy Vitamins
The Nutrigum Kids Multi Vitality Vitamin Gummies are Vegan-Friendly
Customer-Crafted Beauty Products
KIKI World Presents a New Product Made by Consumers
Kid-Friendly Vitamin Strips
Soul Strips' Kids Range Oral Strips Dissolve on the Tongue
Sports Fan Advent Calendars
The Countdown to Chill Calendar Aligns with College Basketball Season
Kid-Friendly Canned Alt Milks
Kiddiwinks Offers a 1:1 Nutritional Replacement for Cow's Milk
Better-for-You Ginger Sodas
Pointless Makes Soft Drinks for Adults with Real Ginger
Adult-Focused Meal Combos
McDonald's Australia Debuts the Adult Happy Meal with McNugget Buddies
Candy Maker-Inspired Gummies
Wonka Magic Hat Gummies are Limited-Edition
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Teen-Targeted Mini Fridges
Canal Toys' So Chill Mini Fridge is for Drinks, Beauty Products & More
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Vintage Floral Bedding
Pottery Barn Kids and Teen Debut a Floral Collection with LoveShackFancy
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Nutrient-Packed Vitamin Gummies
Nature Made Introduces a New Range of Multivitamin Gummies
Enchanted Potion Dolls
Magic Mixies Pixlings are Dolls That Kids Create Inside a Potion Bottle
Mist-Making Genie Toys
Moose Toys' Magic Mixies Magic Lamp Inspires Magical Wish-Making
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Wisdom-Focused Skincare Packaging
Wise Personal Grooming Believes Wisdom Comes with Aging
Humorous Holiday Snack Packs
Seasonal Stresses Inspired Lunchables' Festive Snack Packs
Alcohol-Free Soft Drinks
ZAG Drinks' Social Softs are Designed for Adult Drinking Occasions
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Martini-Inspired Candies
The Sugarfina x Chopin Collection Shares Cocktail-Themed Sweets
Millennial-Targeted Gummy Candies
Rotten Gummy Worms are Inspired by 90s Gross-Out Culture
Candy-Filled Christmas Ornaments
The Gummy Pop Surprise Holiday Hunt Series & Ornament is Festive
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Private Label Holiday Products
Sprouts Brand Holiday Items Have a Better-for-You Formula
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Convenient Grab-and-Go Candy Cups
The New Bonds Shaker Cups Include a Number of Favorites