# Crafty Stick-On Cushions This Adventure Pillow Makes Car Rides Fly By By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-15 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adventure-pillow References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/427513499158059599/Adventure-Pillow) & [fancy](http://fancy.com/Kim_Marsh) Combining fun with comfort, the [adventure pillow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comforting-pillow) is perfect for long family trips. On one face of the pillow there's a blank outlined map of the United States. The blank slate gives kids a place to play and get creative. On the the other side of the pillow kids will find a pocket filled with 13 [fun, felt ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squishpillow-by-original-squishmallows) such as a whale, an airplane, and a hot air balloon. These pieces give children the freedom to place them wherever they want and design fun scenes. This game element is the perfect entertainment and distraction for kids who hate [sitting in cars, planes or trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trip-jones) for long periods of time. When they're tired of playing, simply seal the characters in the pocket and they have a super cozy pillow to take a nap. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Travel Toys:** The combination of interactive games and travel comfort is an opportunity to disrupt the traditional travel accessories market. - **Personalized Children's Products:** Customizable and personalized travel pillows for children presents an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for one-of-a-kind products. - **Convertible Travel Accessories:** Travel accessories that double as interactive toys or entertainment options provide an opportunity to offer multifunctional products to consumers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel Accessories:** The travel accessories industry presents an opportunity for companies to offer innovative and interactive products that cater to children's needs during travel. - **Children's Toys and Games:** Combining comfort and interactive games caters to the growing demand for personalized children's products. - **Customizable Product Manufacturing:** Personalized and customizable product design for children's travel pillows can offer unique solutions to travelers' needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customized Compressible Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camp-pillow.md) - [Posture-Aligned Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeper-hold-travel-pillow.md) - [Packable Camp Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/packable-camp-pillow.md) - [Multi-Purpose Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-travel-pillow-system.md) - [Long-Haul Flight Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-travel-buddy.md) - [Sensory Deprivation Travel Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-travel-pillow.md) - [Fuzzy Oversized Neck Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffy-nook-pillow.md) - [Adaptive Ergonomic Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripal.md) - [Face-First Flight Rest Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-aid.md)