Though most people immediately think of Juan Ponce de Leon, the turn of the 16th century Spanish explorer, when they talk about youth, the September 2017 youth trends reveal a far broader set of concepts. The youth today are creative, engaged, and well informed, and the products and ideas targeted towards them reflect those qualities.
Kids and teens are far more immersed in the digital ecosystem than their older counterparts, and there are many products devoted to making that second life safer. 'Shine', for example, is a new texting service that lets kids address any anxieties they have about going back to school through a medium with which they're more comfortable. Tbh is another app that lets users hand out anonymous compliments to one another, helping to boost kids' self-esteem.
Top 30 Youth Trends in September
From Trampoline Bed Exhibits to Chocolate Tyrannosaurus Rexes:
Joey Haar — Sep 28, 2017 — Life-Stages
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Anonymous Truth-Telling Apps
The Tbh App Lets Users Anonymously Rate Their Friends
29
Bamboo Toy Cars
These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable
28
Compact Capsular Trackers
The Ora Kids Tracker is a Convenient Wearable for Highly Active Children
27
Educational Kitchen Accessories
'Safe Slice' Kitchenware Teaches Kids About Portion Control
26
Color-In Car Rentals
These Hertz Rental Cars Feature Coloring Book Upholstery to Entertain Kids
25
App-Enabled Children's Toys
Sphero: SPRK Edition is Teaching Kids of All Ages to Code
24
Millennial Parent Restaurant Rebrandings
Chuck E. Cheese Restaurants Have Been Stylishly Revamped
23
Collectible Egg Carton Toys
Hatchimals' Newest 'Colleggtibles' for Kids Take the Form of Cartons
22
Moon-Shaped Rocking Chairs
A Half-Moon Has Been Added to Maison Deux's Rocking Chair Collection
21
All-Organic Lunch Kits
The New Lunchables Organic Kits are Free from Artificial Additives
20
Chocolate Tyrannosaurus Rexes
The Chocolate Construction T. Rex is an Archaeological Treat
19
Combative Unicorn Card Games
'Unstable Unicorns' is Card Game That Pits Friends Against Another
18
Educational Water Events
The Children's Water Festival Highlights the Importance of Conservation
17
Protein-Packed Snack Sets
Horizon Organic's Good & Go! Snacks Boast Five or More Grams of Protein
16
One-Touch 3D Printers
'Toybox' is an Easy-to-Use, Kid-Friendly 3D Printer for Crafting Toys
15
Charitable Hearing Aid Nonprofits
'Ears On' Provides Children in Need with Recycled Hearing Aids
14
Unobtrusive Fever Indicators
'Fever Bugz' Can Be Stuck to a Child's Forehead for 48 Hours
13
Unisex Teen Skincare
SAMFARMER Creates Unisex Personal Care Products for Youth
12
Vacation-Edition Board Games
The Game of Life Now Features Vacation Cards Inspired by TripAdvisor
11
Vegetable-Rich Ice Lollies
Pip Organic's Healthy Popsicles Boast Sneaky Vegetable Additions
10
Theme Park-Branded Rideshares
The Lyft 'Minnie Van' Will Drive Passengers to Disney Theme Parks
9
Anxiety-Focused Texting Services
This Back to School Texting Service Addresses Classroom Pressures
8
Soundtrack-Accompanied Bedtime Stories
The 'Novel Effect' App Uses Voice Recognition Technology
7
Free-From Quinoa Snacks
NurturMe Brands Its Gluten-Free, Probiotic-Rich Snacks as 'Tummy Friendly'
6
Kid-Friendly VR Goggles
Merge Virtual Reality Goggles Let Users Interact with Digital Objects
5
Trampoline Bed Installations
Virgin Media Promoted Its Virgin TV Kids App with a Jumping Apparatus
4
Budgeting Student Wearables
The POSB Smart Buddy Programme Introduces Money Management to Kids
3
Fidget Toy Chat Apps
'Fidget Spinner Live' Helps Users Video Chat with Others While Spinning
2
Video App Messengers
The YouTube App Now Offers a New Way to Share YouTube Videos
1
Lookalike Doll Competitions
Lottie Dolls is Now Creating Toys 'Inspired by Real Kids'
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Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Movie-Themed Kids Meals
Super Mario Galaxy Happy Meal Launches with Collectible Toys
Virtual Fashion Contests
Bratz and ZEPETO Launch a Four-Week Avatar Styling Challenge
Gen X Beauty Campaigns
Bluemercury's Up Next Campaign Celebrates Women 40+
Next-Gen Mood Fragrances
Boy Smells 2.0 Introduces Bolder, Long-Wearing Scents with a New Look
Summer Soda Brand Campaigns
Sprite 'Turns Up the Refreshment' With its Immersive Campaign
Early Autumnal Chocolate Products
These Mars Chocolate Products are Arriving for Summerween
Collectable Wellness Products
The SpoiledChild X Jeremy Scott Drop 2 Offers the Future of Wellness
Baby Collectible Tech Lines
Sonny Angel x CASETiFY Has Returned for Another Adorable Collaboration
Gen-Z-Focused AR Campaigns
American Eagle Launched an AE Jeans Try-on Haul Lens
Fragrance-Forward Tween Bodycare
Sunryz Makes Fun Skin Barrier Solutions for Gen Alpha
Gen Z Storytelling Campaigns
Coach is Running the 'Explore Your Story' Campaign for Spring 2026
Gen Z Advertising Initiatives
Tubi Targets Younger Viewers with Ad Innovations at IAB NewFronts
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Derm-Developed Teen Skincare
Sincerely Yours Shares Barrier-Friendly Formulas for Gen Alpha
Festival-Inspired Luxury Fashion Campaigns
Burberry Celebrates the Energy of British Music Culture
BookTok Travel Experiences
EF Ultimate Break Launched Literature-Inspired Group Tours for Gen Z
Psychologist-Designed Educational Toys
ThinkPsych Spotlights Its Line of Therapeutic Games & Tools
Sportswear Retailer Partnerships
Target and Champion Announced a Multi-Year Partnership
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Social-First Direct Selling Series
Mary Kay Miss Conceptions Reshapes Gen Z & Millennial Mindsets
Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns
CDC Has Launched the Playfully Illustrated Free Mind
In-App Mental Health Features
Snapchat Launches 'Here For You' Canada for Young Users
Limited-Edition Flip Phones
The SVEDPHONE Only Offers Call and Text for Living in the Moment
Subtly Spooky Halloween Decor
The Target 2025 Halloween Collection Debuted Ahead of Summer
Milestone Beauty Campaigns
The Body Shop Launched Its 'Rebellious by Nature' 50th Anniversary Ad
Premium Youth Skincare
Kinside Supports Gen Alpha with Safe, Simple Skincare Made for Their Age
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Brand Anniversary Capsule Collections
Hollister Reissues a Y2K Collection to Mark 25th Anniversary
Nostalgic Youth Culture Capsules
Coach Presented Its Fall 2026 Line During New York Fashion Week
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Fandom Culture Retail Experiences
EB Games x Vibrant Marketing Launch an 'EB Trends' Store Concept
Limited-Edition Chocolate Launches
Hershey’s Debuts Winter Games Tie-In On TikTok Shop
Customizable Triple-Texture Candies
Gummi Popz Target Tweens and Teens
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Sun-Soaked Youthful Fashion Campaign
PACSUN Shoots Its Spring 2026 Capsule in Sun-Soaked Locations
Richly Toned Fall Apparel
The Psycho Bunny Fall 2025 Collection Boasts Florals
Experiential Student Activations
Just Eat's Hey U Up Campaign Coincides with Freshers’ Week
Collectible Sensory Toys
Moj Moj Delights Kids and Adults with Textures, Characters & Surprises
Counter-Wellness Skincare Collections
Party of You Delivers Joyful Remedies for Real Life
Kids-First Personal Care Brands
Rayro Plans to Debut Creams and Balms in Toy-Like Formats
Gen Z Sun Care Campaigns
indu's Latest Initiative Aims to Improve Teen SPF Application Habits
Connection-Centered Bag Campaigns
Kate Spade's Spark Something Beautiful Stars Gen Z Icons
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Bold Beauty Campaigns
IPSY Reframes Beauty as a Hobby with the 'I Play Beauty' Campaign
Influencer-Driven Fashion Events
Pacsun Collaborated with Prominent Gen-Z Creators
High-Tech Phone Cases
TORRAS Calls Attention to Phone Case 3.0 — "The Era of Creation"
Youth-Safe Skincare Hubs
Cult Beauty's Gen A–Z Hub Educates and Empowers Gen Alpha and Gen Z
Sensory ASMR-Style Toys
Incredible Group's Squishi Toys Appeal to Gen Z Consumers
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
Chinese Band-Supported Beauty Brands
Maybelline New York Partners with Teens in Times (TNT)
Anniversary Doll Capsules
Spin Master Celebrates 25 Years of Dora with an All-New Toy Collection
Music Scene-Informed Luxury Campaigns
Burberry Taps Twiggy for Spring 2026 Advertising Campaign
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Kid-Focused Packaging Updates
The Frubes Re-Launch Brings Interactive Fun to Lunchboxes
Interactive Educational Toy Lines
LeapFrog Debuts Its Latest Collection at Toy Fair 2025
Sensorial Soda Campaigns
Sprite's 'Hurts Real Good With Sprite' Targets Gen Z
Youthful Hair Mists
Mane is Launching Scented Hair & Body Mists for Millennials & Gen Z
Kindness-Focused Travel Campaigns
Global Child: Travel & Purpose Debuts a Qatar Episode
QR Code-Embedded Kid's T-Shirts
Malwee Debuts a Collection of Me Encontre T-Shirts for Kids
Beauty Store Birthday Parties
Birthdays at Ulta Come with a Gift Bag Curated for Tweens and Teens
Glowing Gummy Candies
Sour Patch Kids' Strawberry-Watermelon Glow Ups are Experiential
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
Smart Youth Beds
The Neuro Wellness Youth Bed for Teens Has an AI Health Concierge
Berry-Inspired Kids Makeup Kits
Jovy Represents a Significant Advancement in Children's Cosmetics
Interactive Juice Boxes
Suntop's Mega Back to School Campaign Integrates Connected Packaging
Art-Tech Zine Collaborations
twentynine zine Turns AI Nostalgia to Art Using Yoga 9i Aura Edition
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Cultural Newsletter Subscriptions
American Eagle Launches Gen Z-Focused 'Off The Cuff' Publication
Bodacious Soda Ranges
The Tango Zero’d Range Targets Gen Z Consumers
Production-Led Live Commerce Events
P.Louise Launches Get Unteddy With Me on TikTok Shop
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Empowering Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Spring 2025 Campaign Celebrates Personal Time Management
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Latin Artist-Endorsed Back-To-School Collections
JCPenney Joins Forces with Joaquina on a New Line
Outdoors-Inspired Kids Apparel
Kyte Baby Unveils Its Yellowstone + Yosemite Collection
Customizable Kids Stationery
Taggeez Lets Kids Decorate Their School Essentials with Charms
Youth Mental Health-Supporting Shirts
Giant Tiger and Kids Help Phone Launch a New Shirt
Family-Focused Resort Promotions
Beaches Resorts Has Launched Its Annual Fall Fam Jam Promotion
Hybrid STEM Activity Kits
Brainstorm's Science Activity Kits Pair Hands-On Play & Online Tutorials
All-Natural Youth Skincare
Just for Teens Makes Age-Safe Daily Skincare for a New Generation
Roblox Popularity Trackers
Rotrends Shows What’s Popular on Roblox and Why
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Heartwarming Prom-Style Events
The Tim Tebow Foundation Organizes Night to Shine
Youth Streetwear Launches
New DIARY 1999 Label Debut Brings Streetwear Rooted in Community
Next Gen Multimedia Platforms
Hello Sunshine Launches Sunnie, a Gen Z Media and Lifestyle Platform
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Teen-Safety Rideshare Accounts
Lyft Teen Accounts With Built-In Safety Tools
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
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
Screen-Free Toy Collections
Luki Lab Spotlights Six Products at the New York Toy Fair 2026
Adult Social Clubs
Social Club 150 Offers In-Person Events to Connect Adults in Their 40s - 60s+
Carbon-Mitigating Travel Tours
EF Ultimate Break's Andiamo Campaign Targets Gen Z and Millennials
Parent-Centered Baby Contests
Gerber's 2026 Photo Search Celebrates the Whole Family
Gen Z-Focused Bag Charms
Travel Blue Launches the Memory Collection to Appeal to Gen Z Shoppers
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Youth-Led Holiday Campaigns
Where are You Going? Showcases a Global Portrait of Young Creators
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Youth-Focused Financial Education Platforms
Spendsafe is Targeting Youth Aged Six to Eighteen
Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear
The Petit Lem Tropicana Collection Spotlights Vibrant Prints
All-In-One Retailer Community Apps
Pacsun Debuts the PS Community Hub App
Youth Arthritis Challenges
The Arthur Tut Empowers the TikTok Generation to Fight Stigma
Tech-Forward Teen Furniture
Rooms To Go Kids' Cloud9 Collection Features Smart, Modular Pieces
Low-Cost Back-to-School Campaigns
Target Back-to-School-idays Offers Discounts Up to 30%
Annual International Toy Fairs
Spielwarenmesse is Running Its 75th Edition This Year
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Nostalgic Fashion Capsules
Selena Gomez's Throwback Collection Revisits Her Most Iconic Roles
Courageous Style Campaigns
Coach's Revive Your Courage Activates Gen Z
SPF Education Pop-Ups
Lookfantastic and Lancaster's Wear Your Stripes Tackled SPF Misinformation
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
Youth-Focused Fashion Brands
Pink Palm Puff is Comfort-Driven and Style-Minded
Balancing New Year Campaigns
Recess' You Don’t Need A New You Challenges Tired January Marketing
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Collaborative Seasonal Drinking Campaigns
Fat Tuesday and 818 Tequila are Ready for the Summer
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Parental Social Media Alerts
This Instagram Alert Will Let Parents Know of Troubling Teen Searches
Group Chat Insights
Discover WhatsApp Group Trends And Stats With ZapZipped’s Yearly Recaps
Social Media Creator Initiatives
Snapchat Launches its Gen Z-Focused Creator Connect Service
Body Appreciation Programs
Flamingo and Girl Scounts are Supporting Confidence & Wellness
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
Skatewear-Inspired Kids Capsules
Zoo York and Zara Team Up for a New Kidswear Collection
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Expressive App Icons
The Instagram Teen Icons Deliver Vibrant Customization for Younger Users
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Texting Coffee Campaigns
The Costa Coffee Hypeline Connects with Gen Z
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Creativity-Focused Global Ambassador Programs
Crayola Creativity Week Begins with an Announcement
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Young Leaders-Focused Initiatives
Universities Organize the Global Campus Gen-Z Leaders Exchange
Youth-Targeted Finance Campaigns
Little Learners, Big Earners Teaches Money Basics to Gen Alpha
Youth Sport Programming Schedules
TAC Sports' Planned Activities Run from September to December
Cognitive Play Platforms
Toddlr Offers Educational Games for Kids with Balanced Screen Time
Interactive Traveler-Focused Campaigns
Tessan Will Spotlight the 100 Travelers Campaign
Gen Z-Focused Tech Initiatives
SJTU Welcomed Gen Z Students as Part to Discuss Tech
Teen Safety Features
ChatGPT Rolls Out Age‑prediction & Parental Control to Protect Users Under 18