# UV Protection Playpens The Graco 'Pack 'n Play Sport' Baby Playpen Offers a Safe Place to Play By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-04-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-playpen References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2016/04/01/graco-pack-n-play-sport/123453) & [amzn](http://amzn.com/B00PX8PQSU) Designed to offer young children their own private sanctuary outdoors, the [Graco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graco-smartsense-soothing-bassinet) 'Pack 'n Play Sport' Baby Playpen is outfitted with a variety of features to keep kits comfortable. The canopy design of the playpen allows it to be removed or remain covered to provide [UV protection from the sun's rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian). The interior space is ample and focused on being airy thanks to the [mesh tech fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kammok-crosswing-awning) used to create the walls. This ensures that maximum ventilation is a top priority to ensure the child can enjoy fresh air just like mom and dad. The Graco 'Pack 'n Play Sport' Baby Playpen sets up in two quick steps and is highly mobile, which makes it great for indoors, the backyard and even the park. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **UV Protection:** Opportunity for UV protection innovations in children's play equipment. - **Mesh Tech Fabrics:** Potential for disruption in the textile industry with the development of breathable mesh materials. - **Quick Setup:** Room for improvement in the design of quick and easy setup solutions for playpens and other equipment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Children's Outdoor Play Equipment:** Innovative opportunities in creating UV-protected playpens and other outdoor play equipment for children. - **Textile:** Potential for the development and production of mesh tech fabrics for various consumer applications. - **Product Design:** Opportunities for designers to create more efficient and convenient solutions for quick setup and assembly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md) - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [Infant-Specific Play Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-gym.md) - [Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stokke-playpad.md) - [Playful Sun-Safe Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsafe-garments.md) - [Water-Friendly Sun Shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bote-hangout-shade.md) - [Plant-Based Infant Sunscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-aqua-milk.md) - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Pickleball Skincare Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supergoop-x-recess.md)