# Tailored Bonding Handmade infant ensembles offer parents a customized way to connect with kids. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Feb 20, 2014, updated Apr 2, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/tailored-bonding ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Tailored Bonding trend? **Tailored Bonding:** With media and technology often resulting in children maturing at a fast rate, parents are looking to more customized sources of interaction to enhance bonding rituals. DIY onesies and embellished newborn ensembles provide parents with personalized apparel pieces that reflect their interest in media or pop culture, combining cost-efficient techniques with the need to create a connection with children. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 13, 2012 to Jun 15, 2013 - Published: Feb 20, 2014 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Tailored Bonding trend ### DIY Culture Parents are looking to create personalized moments with their children, leading to the popularity of DIY baby costumes and blankets. ### Nostalgia Marketing Handcrafted baby costumes allow parents to introduce their children to beloved pop culture franchises and create sentimental connections. ### Sustainable Materials Etsy shop owners and DIYers are utilizing eco-friendly materials like wool felt and cotton gauze to create unique, cost-efficient babywear options. ## What the Tailored Bonding trend means for industry ### For DIY and Crafts The rise of DIY babywear emphasizes the growth of the DIY and Crafts industry, which continues to grow in popularity. ### For Fashion and Apparel Handmade baby costumes demonstrate how the fashion and apparel industry is expanding to include more personalized, unique pieces. ### For E-commerce Etsy shops allow creators and small business owners to reach a larger audience, highlighting the growth of the e-commerce industry as a whole. ## Trend signals for Tailored Bonding Trend score 4.1 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Tailored Bonding trend 5 featured examples from Aug 13, 2012 to Jun 15, 2013. - [Nerdy Newborn Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r2d2-toddler-costume): Give Your Kid a Geeky Look with This R2d2 Toddler Costume (Category: Eco) Implication: The artisanal baby clothing industry can capitalize on the trend of handcrafted baby costumes by offering a wide range of customized options for parents who want unique outfits fo… - [Sporty Infant Cocoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-wraps): These Knitted Ball-Inspired Baby Wraps are Cute and Cozy (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Craft supply companies can capitalize on the trend of DIY baby clothing with new marketing and product offerings targeting parents of infants. - [DIY Seamlessly Embellished Babywear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nosew-embellishments): Personalize a Plain Onesie with These No-Sew Embellishments (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The DIY crafts industry can incorporate the no-sew embellishment trend into their product offerings and create DIY kits for babywear and adult clothing. - [Sentimental Swaddling Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-made-it-tutorial): This 'Dana Made It' Tutorial Will Keep Your Bundle of Joy Cozy (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The craft and hobby industry can provide materials and inspiration for DIY baby blanket makers. - [DIY Infant Dessert Ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-costume): This Felt Cookie Costume Fixes as the Perfect Baby Get-Up (Category: Special) Implication: The crafting and DIY industry can tap into the demand for DIY costume kits and provide materials and instructions for creative projects like the DIY felt cookie costume. ## Recent trend clusters - [Sensory Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sensory-packaging) (Art & Design) - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Fruit-Inspired Cleaning Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vilada-punch) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)