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Top 100 Life-Stages Trends in September

From Millennial Work Guides to Brain-Boosting Boomer Apps

— September 30, 2015 — Tech
These September 2015 life-stages trends range from millennial workplace infographics to brain-boosting boomer apps -- equipped with mental exercises that boost memory and sharpness among an aging generation. As seniors become more active and tech-savvy, these aging consumers are embracing the beauty of life after retirement rather than choosing to be reclusive.

Along with brain-boosting apps, these September 2015 life-stages trends also include government initiatives like Singapore's senior discount packages that are offered by its Ministry of Health. The packages encourage seniors to travel and to enjoy other rewarding experiences like education after retirement.

When examining the month's youth and baby trends, a focus on connected toys and health devices is present. From smart baby thermometers to kid-friendly coding robots, these life-stages ideas recognize consumers' love of technology and are designed with both intuition and convenience in mind.
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Locomotive-Inspired Alphabet Games
Locomotive-Inspired Alphabet Games
This Fun Puzzle Helps Children Learn the Alphabet
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99
Thermal Baby Carriers
Thermal Baby Carriers
This Insulated Infant Carrier is Intended for Extreme Temperatures
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98
Protective Infant Sleepwear
Protective Infant Sleepwear
HALO's ComfortLuxe Range is Designed for Babies with Sensitive Skin
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97
Kid-Made Cosmetics
Kid-Made Cosmetics
The First-Graders at Elm Street Elementary School Make and Sell Sugar Scrubs
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96
Hilarious Illustration-Matching Games
Hilarious Illustration-Matching Games
The Assumptions Card Game Aligns Pictures to Funny Phrases
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95
Amusing Mini Drones
Amusing Mini Drones
Axis Drones is Taking Drone Technology to the Miniature Scale
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94
Personalized Name Stickers
Personalized Name Stickers
These Colorful ID Tags Helps Children Keep Track of Their Belongings
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93
LEGO-Based Research Stations
LEGO-Based Research Stations
This New Research Center Will Focus on Play in Education and Learning
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92
No-Squeeze Food Pouches
No-Squeeze Food Pouches
This Food Pouch Provides a Mess-Free Way for Children to Feed Themselves
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91
Retro Virtual Reality Toys
Retro Virtual Reality Toys
Mattel Revives a Nostalgic Childhood Toy with a VR Update
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90
Additive-Free Baby Creams
Additive-Free Baby Creams
The FATFACE Baby Butta is a Skin Cream Sensitive Enough for Babies
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89
Milk-Boosting Herbal Teas
Milk-Boosting Herbal Teas
The Lactation Tea Blend From Happy Sleepy Folks Helps Nursing Mamas
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88
Animal-Saving Plush Toys
Animal-Saving Plush Toys
This New Beanie Baby Helps Raise Awareness for Wildlife Conservation
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87
Dance-Worthy Clothing Ads
Dance-Worthy Clothing Ads
Target's Back to School Clothing Ad Stars Famous Dancing Kids
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86
Musical Software Ads
Musical Software Ads
A Woman Finds the Magic of Youth in This HP Sprout Commercial
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85
Compact Booster Seats
Compact Booster Seats
The 'mifold' Car Seat is Smaller and Safer Than Comparable Products
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84
Infant Superhero Figurines
Infant Superhero Figurines
The Custom 'BABYTECTOR' Baby Suits Celebrate Kids as Mini Heroes
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83
Iconic Cartoon Vinyl Figurines
Iconic Cartoon Vinyl Figurines
This Line of Toys from Kidrobot Features The Simpsons Characters
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82
Senior Activity Vouchers
Senior Activity Vouchers
These Senior Discount Packages Encourage Enriching Experiences
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81
Tactile Musical Devices
Tactile Musical Devices
This Gadget Gives the Hearing Impaired a Different Way to Experience Sound
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80
Sleep-Inducing Baby Blankets
Sleep-Inducing Baby Blankets
The HALO SleepSack is a Wearable Blanket That Encourages Infant Sleep
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79
In-Ear Fertility Trackers
In-Ear Fertility Trackers
This Thermometer-Based Wearable from Yono Labs Tracks Female Fertility
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78
Ice Cream Art Exhibits
Ice Cream Art Exhibits
This Sweet Treat Art Exhibit by Peter Anton Evokes Happy Childhood Memories
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77
Galactic Bedtime Stories
Galactic Bedtime Stories
The Star Wars Golden Books Bring the Iconic Characters to Children
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76
Meta Pencil Cases
Meta Pencil Cases
This Practical Pencil Case Doubles as a Highlighter, Eraser and Pencil Sharpener
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75
Soothing Infant Mats
Soothing Infant Mats
This Bedding Accessory is Comfortable and Aids in Sleep Monitoring
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74
Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
Soothing Pediatric Hospitals
This Rwandan Children's Cancer Center has Soothing and Elegant Design
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73
Complimentary Hotel LEGO Kits
Complimentary Hotel LEGO Kits
The Starwood Hotel Provides Young Guests with Free LEGO Kits
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72
Vibrating Sleep Pads
Vibrating Sleep Pads
Lulla-Vibe's Mattress Accessory Soothes Babies to Sleep
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71
Heat-Resistant Car Seats
Heat-Resistant Car Seats
The Evenflo Infant Car Seat Combats Heat Stroke-Related Instances
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70
Anti-Aging Smoothies
Anti-Aging Smoothies
This Smoothie Recipe Uses Anti-Aging Goji Berries to Increase Health
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69
Industrial Bubble Machines
Industrial Bubble Machines
Blow Up to 14,000 Bubbles Per Minute with the DIY Bubble-Bucket
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68
Sleep-Enhancing Owl Lights
Sleep-Enhancing Owl Lights
The 'Light My Way' Nightlight Calms Toddlers Before Bed
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67
Smartphone-Connected Thermometers
Smartphone-Connected Thermometers
This Mobile Thermometer for Babies is Portable and Easy to Use
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66
Smart Thermometer Apps
Smart Thermometer Apps
FeverSmart is an App-Connected Thermometer Patch System
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65
Shared Millennial Houses
Shared Millennial Houses
Pure House is a Haven for Young Millennials in New York City to Live
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64
Programmable Thermometer Apps
Programmable Thermometer Apps
The iDo Smart Thermometer System Includes an Open SDK
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63
Wearable Baby Duvets
Wearable Baby Duvets
Snugbags' Merino Wool Sleeping Bags Keep Infants Cozy and Comfortable
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62
App-Enabled Storybooks
App-Enabled Storybooks
PLAYFUL BOOKS Creates Interactive Story Books for Kids and Parents
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61
Shaded Minimalist Home Designs
Shaded Minimalist Home Designs
'The D74 Project' is an Entirely Black and White Residence
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60
Legendary Creature Toys
Legendary Creature Toys
Mezco Toyz' Living Dead Doll Takes After a Monster From the Deep
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59
Multitasking Nursery Accessories
Multitasking Nursery Accessories
The Serenity Star is a Hybrid Night Light, Sleep Aid and Clock
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58
Object-Propping Pencil Cases
Object-Propping Pencil Cases
Staples' Student Pencil Case Doubles as a Stand for Mobile Devices
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57
Kid-Friendly Coding Robots
Kid-Friendly Coding Robots
This Tiny Toy Helps Children Explore Robotics and Learn How to Code
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56
Anti-Aging Acne Products
Anti-Aging Acne Products
This Beauty Line Helps Older Women Fight Blemishes and Signs of Aging
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55
App-Connected Wizard Wands
App-Connected Wizard Wands
This Wand Tethers to Smartphones to Let Users Conduct Wizard Duels
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54
Stick-On Serving Placemats
Stick-On Serving Placemats
'EzPz' Prevents Mealtime Messes with Suction Servingware
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53
Journeying Bag Campaigns
Journeying Bag Campaigns
'The Travelling Bags' Helps Students in Need with Back to School Shopping
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52
Geometric Baby Apparel
Geometric Baby Apparel
This French Baby Clothes Collection Features Playful Shape Patterns
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51
Memory-Supporting Place Settings
Memory-Supporting Place Settings
This Tableware is Designed to Help People Living with Dementia
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50
Millennial Skin Care Ads
Millennial Skin Care Ads
This #QuarterLifeCrisis Ad from Origin Targets Twenty-Somethings
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49
All-In-One Lunch Bags
All-In-One Lunch Bags
This Clever School Lunch Bag Has a Compartment for Utensils
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48
Brain-Boosting Apps
Brain-Boosting Apps
The 'Elevate' App Features Brain Training Games and Cognitive Exercises
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47
Smart Baby Thermometers
Smart Baby Thermometers
This Device Safely Records an Infant's Temperature Via a Smartphone
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46
Knotted Sleep Sacks
Knotted Sleep Sacks
Snuggle Bugz' Merino Sleeping Bag is Made from Pure and Organic Fibers
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45
Vegetable-Infused Cereals
Vegetable-Infused Cereals
This Organic Cereal is Packed with Healthy Fruits and Vegeatbles
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44
Bendable Eraser Accessories
Bendable Eraser Accessories
Yoobi's Pretzel Eraser Packs are Vibrant and Latex-Free
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43
Recreated Elderly Road Signs
Recreated Elderly Road Signs
These Quirky Re-Invented Road Signs Comically Display Canes & Walkers
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42
Infant Sleeping Pods
Infant Sleeping Pods
The 'Sleep Guardian 360' Protects a Baby During the Night
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41
Stuffed Animal Cafes
Stuffed Animal Cafes
This Japanese Cafe is Specifically Designed to Serve Stuffed Animals and Toys
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40
Stacked Snack Dispensers
Stacked Snack Dispensers
Zoli's Baby Food Containers Store and Separate Snacks Conveniently
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39
Robot LEGO Toys
Robot LEGO Toys
LEGO Collaborates with Disney to Release a Wall-E Collection
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38
Bulletproof School Backpacks
Bulletproof School Backpacks
This Safety Backpack Doubles as a Life-Saving Shield
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37
Hairdressing Cookie Cutters
Hairdressing Cookie Cutters
The 'Hairdo' Shaped Cookie Cutter Gives a Baked Treat a Makeover
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36
Royally Opulent Prams
Royally Opulent Prams
This $7,800 Silver Cross Pram is Fit for a King
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35
Minimalist Anti-Aging Ads
Minimalist Anti-Aging Ads
This Olay Ad Features Katie Holmes Looking Fresh-Faced and Natural
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34
Futuristic LEGO Cities
Futuristic LEGO Cities
This Project Allows Children to Design Singapore's City of the Future
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33
Calming Baby Projectors
Calming Baby Projectors
The Magical Firefly Soother and Projector Helps Babies Unwind Before Bed
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32
Accordion Storage Backpacks
Accordion Storage Backpacks
This Bag Design Improves Student Storage with an Expanding Section
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31
Wearable Infant Thermometers
Wearable Infant Thermometers
This Smart Bracelet Provides Continuous Temperature Measuring
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30
Parent-Controlled Banking Apps
Parent-Controlled Banking Apps
This New Finance App Facilitates Peer-to-Peer Money Transfers
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29
Royal Baby-Inspired Portraits
Royal Baby-Inspired Portraits
One Man Recreated Prince George Outfits Wearing Royal Baby Clothes
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28
Educational Fashion Dolls
Educational Fashion Dolls
This Line of Dolls Titled Project Mc² Seeks to Empower and Educate Girls
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27
DIY Sword Toys
DIY Sword Toys
The 'Nature Sabre' Sword Handle Turns Sticks into Tools for Combat
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26
Lifestyle-Specific Skincare
Lifestyle-Specific Skincare
This New Skin Cream Eliminates Signs of Aging Caused by Bad Habits
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25
Sci-Fi Amusement Parks
Sci-Fi Amusement Parks
Star Wars Disneyland Will Transport Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
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24
Talking Sheep Robots
Talking Sheep Robots
Takara-Tomy's OHaNAS Omnibot is an Intelligent Robot Companion
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23
Disguised Diaper Totes
Disguised Diaper Totes
Nest Designs' Bags Conceal Baby Products with a Sophisticated Exterior
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22
Millennial-Targeted Wines
Millennial-Targeted Wines
Australian Vintage's 'YOU Wine' Brand Appeals to Generation Y
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21
Student Suitcase Desks
Student Suitcase Desks
This Handy Bag From Staples Doubles as a Portable Surface to Write On
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20
Millennial Employment Infographics
Millennial Employment Infographics
This Chart Contains Many Insightful Workforce Statistics
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19
All-In-One School Folders
All-In-One School Folders
Staples' Student Folder Includes a Pencil Sharpener, Note Pads and More
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18
Interactive Race Car Beds
Interactive Race Car Beds
This Hot Wheels Race Car Bed Has a Built-in Toy Car Track
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17
Senior-Tracking Smartbands
Senior-Tracking Smartbands
The Toshiba Slimee W21 Activity Tracker Smartband Monitors Seniors
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16
Sporty Egg Shapers
Sporty Egg Shapers
These Fun Molds Modify an Egg Shape to Look Like Sports Equipment
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15
Illustrated Baby Growth Art
Illustrated Baby Growth Art
This Father Draws Quirky Life-Sized Charts to Track His Son’s Growth
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14
Maze-Like Child Boutiques
Maze-Like Child Boutiques
The 'Kindo' Store Combines a Sense of Play with High-End Clothing
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13
Fairy Tale Playing Cards
Fairy Tale Playing Cards
This 'Once Upon a Time' Deck of Cards Features Modernized Characters
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12
Concrete Monster Toys
Concrete Monster Toys
The Collectible United Monsters are a Line of Art Toys for Adults
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11
Smart Baby Onesies
Smart Baby Onesies
The Ultra-Comfortable Mimo Baby Monitors Your Baby While It Sleeps
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10
Student-Designed Backpacks
Student-Designed Backpacks
Staples' Student Backpack Features a Detachable Bottom Compartment
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9
Detective-Hunting Games
Detective-Hunting Games
The Scotland Yard Board Game Design Searches For the Villain in London
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8
Multi-Functional Baby Rockers
Multi-Functional Baby Rockers
This Portable Baby Crib Doubles as a Seat and Bed Accessory
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7
Rapid-Fire Toy Guns
Rapid-Fire Toy Guns
The 'Rival' NERF Guns Shoot Foam Balls at 70 MPH
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6
Doodled Kids Cookie Packaging
Doodled Kids Cookie Packaging
This Range of Snack Cookies for Children Boasts Crafty Pouch Designs
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5
Plush Robot Napping Beds
Plush Robot Napping Beds
This Baymax Bed is Based on a Character from Disney’s Big Hero 6 Flick
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4
Futuristic Baby Carriers
Futuristic Baby Carriers
This Luxury Pram Helps Keep Toddlers Safe and Secure at All Times
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3
Baby Food Brand Activations
Baby Food Brand Activations
Ella's Kitchen Hosted a Pop-up Event Featuring 150 Baby Consumers
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2
Interactive Electronics Shops
Interactive Electronics Shops
The littleBits Pop-Up Store is Part Retail Space and Part Laboratory
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1
Maternal Disney Princesses
Maternal Disney Princesses
This Artist Reimagined Disney Princesses as Moms in Realistic Scenarios
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