# Fresh Fruit Cooling Outfits These Dapper Chinese Watermelon Babies Creatively Beat the Heat By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-babies References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359951/In-China-Kids-Don-Suits-Made-Of-Watermelons-To-Cool-Off/) Watermelon babies are definitely not something you see every day, but in Wenzhou, China, these clever outfits are being used to help beat the [intense heat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-air). As the Internet got a hold of these hilarious creations, a multitude of [watermelon-inspired outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-ice-cream) have sprung up. This viral sensation has even appeared on television news networks and continues to receive support on numerous blogging websites. While technically these watermelon babies have [eco-friendly outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-cooling), facts are starting to surface that the organic creations might actually be harmful. According to a dermatologist, there is a possibility that a child's sensitive skin could react to the sticky insides of the watermelons. Having an eco-friendly environment and staying cool are two important topics, but watermelon outfits definitely don't seem like the best way to achieve either. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** The trend of eco-friendly fashion can be leveraged by designing outfits made from sustainable materials, contributing to a greener environment. - **Smart Cooling Solutions:** Developing innovative cooling technologies, such as wearable air conditioning systems, presents disruptive opportunities in the cooling industry. - **Viral Marketing:** Harnessing the power of viral marketing can help businesses gain widespread attention and brand recognition, as demonstrated by the popularity of the watermelon babies outfits online. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend of eco-friendly fashion by promoting sustainable and organic clothing options. - **Cooling Systems:** The cooling systems industry can explore the development of smart cooling solutions and wearable air conditioning technologies to meet the increasing demand for innovative cooling methods. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can harness the power of viral marketing to create compelling campaigns that capture the attention of online audiences and generate brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hydrating Melon Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela-watermelon-water.md) - [Watermelon-Inspired Ice Cream Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wattamelon-sherbet-cake.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Summertime Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamba-watermelon-smoothies.md) - [Summer Biscuit Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocky-summer-flavors.md) - [Canned Watermelon Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mela.md) - [Extra-Sour Frozen Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-sour-watermelon-blast-grapes.md) - [Vacation-Themed Children's Sleepwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petit-lem-tropicana.md) - [Summery Sour Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-patch-kids-watermelon.md) - [Watermelon-Infused Sunscreen Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-glow-niacinamide.md)