# Space Suit Blankets The Little Lotus Swaddles Are Made with Materials from NASA Apparel By Jordy E | Published 2015-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lotus References: [parents](http://www.parents.com/blogs/baby/2015/04/21/babies/little-lotus-a-unique-new-swaddle-made-from-nasa-space-suit-material/) & [littlelotusbaby](http://www.littlelotusbaby.com/) The Little Lotus blankets improve parenthood through technology. The swaddles are made with materials used by [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-x-nasa-original-puffy-blanket) that make temperature adjustments according to body heat. By keeping babies from getting either too hot or too cold, the Little Lotus products cut time and energy from the daily efforts of both mothers and fathers. Designer Jane Chen of [Embrace Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maternity-postpartum-line) aimed to merge functionality with comfort, hence the concepts cozy features. In addition to being digitally-savvy, the Little Lotus can also be placed in a variety of positions through [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargerlab-power-z) and small flaps. A zippered bottom will also enable quick, simple diaper changes for parents on-the-go. As infants grow, three different sizes will fit a range of weights. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Baby Products:** There is a trend in creating technology-driven baby products that can make parenting easier and more convenient. - **Innovative Baby Blankets:** There is a trend in designing baby blankets with advanced materials that adjust to the baby's body heat and promote comfortable sleep. - **Adjustable Baby Products:** There is a trend in developing baby products with adjustable features to accommodate the baby's growth and changing needs over time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** Companies specializing in baby products can explore incorporating technology and advanced materials into their designs to develop innovative and convenient products for parents and babies. - **Textile Industry:** The textile industry can explore developing fabrics with smart materials that adjust to changes in body temperature, creating opportunities for innovative baby products and beyond. - **Space Industry:** The space industry can explore collaborating with other industries to repurpose their materials and technologies for consumer products, such as baby blankets made from NASA apparel materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space Travel-Honoring Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-x-nasa-original-puffy-blanket.md) - [Custom-Designed Infant Swaddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ollie-world-swaddle.md) - [Versatile Baby Swaddle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swaddle-sack.md) - [Multi-Use Soothing Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sweat-sheet.md) - [Versatile Heating Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-heating-blanket.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Thermoregulating Graphene Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoregulating-graphene-blanket.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Graphene Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoregulating-blanket.md) - [Optimized Baby Onesizes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottomup-bodysuit.md)