# Infantile Extravagance Babies rooms become a part of prestige. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Apr 15, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/infantile-extravagance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Infantile Extravagance trend? **Infantile Extravagance:** Though the recession is over, some are still feeling its after-effects in a counter-intuitive way, prompting them to use every facet of their lives as a way to communicate status. Survivors of the credit crunch who are now able to flash some cash are doing so through even their children, using opulent decor for nurseries and the like. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 3, 2012 to Mar 3, 2014 - Published: Apr 15, 2014 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Infantile Extravagance trend ### Opulent Nursery Decor Parents are using opulent decor for nurseries to communicate social status. ### Princess-Themed Furniture and Decor Disney princess-themed furniture and decor is popular among parents looking to give their little girls the royal treatment. ### Luxury Baby Accessories Ultra-luxury baby accessories, like a $12 million gold baby crib, are gaining popularity among affluent parents. ## What the Infantile Extravagance trend means for industry ### For Home Decor Home decor companies can create opulent and princess-themed furniture and decor for affluent parents looking to give their children a royal treatment. ### For Baby and Child Products Baby and child product companies can create ultra-luxury baby accessories aimed at affluent parents. ### For Luxury Goods Luxury goods companies can tap in on the trend of wealthy parents buying expensive baby accessories by creating exclusive and exorbitantly priced products. ## Trend signals for Infantile Extravagance Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 48%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 48% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Infantile Extravagance trend 4 featured examples from Feb 3, 2012 to Mar 3, 2014. - [$12 Million Gold Bassinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suommo-dodo): The Suommo Dodo Egg-Shaped Luxury Bab Crib is Golden (Category: Luxury) Implication: The baby products industry is being disrupted by the trend towards luxurious and exaggerated items that appeal to affluent consumers seeking exclusive and unique products for thei… - [Luxuriously Royal Sleepers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-princess-bedroom-sets): These Disney Princess Bedroom Sets are a Wish Come True (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturers in the children's furniture industry could develop more creative and innovative designs that capture children's imaginations. - [Royal Wall Decals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-wall-decal): This Castle Wall Decal Will Make You Feel Like a Princess (Category: Art & Design) Implication: As the demand for customizable and theme-based wall decals grows, interior decor companies can offer more personalized and creative solutions to customers. - [Opulent Princess Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carriage-table-lamp): The Carriage Table Lamp from Pottery Barn Kids is Cinderella-Chic (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The furniture industry can explore incorporating ornate and princess-inspired design elements into their product lines, specifically targeting young girls and their parents. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)