# Cutesy Bear Blankets These Teddy Bear Picnic Blankets Will Delight Children By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2014-02-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teddy-bear-picnic References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2014/02/teddy-bear-skin-picnic-blanket.php) & [suck.uk](http://www.suck.uk.com/products/bear-skin-picnic-blanket/) People who are familiar with the teddy bear picnic song will definitely be amused by these cutesy bear picnic blankets. Much like traditional picnic blankets, these bears are covered in [plaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets). These adorable picnic must-haves come in classic red and white, and a funky orange and yellow combo as well. Summer is only a few months away, and it’s never to early to start preparing by gathering picnic supplies. This particular blanket is perfect for families with young children, because after all, they’re [teddy bear-themed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-themed-care-bears). These bearish picnic blankets come in convenient zip-up pouches shaped like smiling teddy bear heads, making them easy to carry around and store away. They’re also water-proof, which is great because spills are bound to happen while picnicking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Teddy Bear Picnic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive picnic experiences for children by incorporating teddy bear themes into picnic blankets and accessories. - **Plaid Picnic Blankets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design functional and stylish picnic blankets with traditional plaid patterns to cater to outdoor enthusiasts and trend-conscious consumers. - **Zip-up Pouches:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop versatile and portable storage solutions like zip-up pouches that not only serve as carrying cases but also add novelty value to products. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate playful and themed elements into outdoor products to enhance customer experience and appeal to families with young children. - **Textile and Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine practicality with creativity in designing picnic blankets and storage solutions that cater to consumers' desire for functional and aesthetically pleasing home goods. - **Children's Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and appealing children's products like teddy bear picnic blankets that tap into nostalgia and promote family-centric activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sensory Plush Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mooshmoosh.md) - [Large Animal Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-bear-oversized-plush-cuddle-animal-body-pillow.md) - [Children's Wearable Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-blanky.md) - [Outdoor Adventure Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffle-zero.md) - [Sustainable Soft Beach Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadix-festival-blanket.md) - [Bear-Themed Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington.md) - [Warming Weighted Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartwarming-hugs.md) - [Chromatic Natural Landscape Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rumpl-retro-elements-blankets.md) - [Man-Sized Cuddly Teddy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loving-bear-puffy.md)