Youth Trends

Understanding consumer segments can be a challenge, particularly when it comes to young and hard to please consumers. This category offers some insight into the matter, examining trends around millennials, children’s products, entertainment for kids and even teen and tween culture.
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Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Ted Kangaroo has launched a direct-to-consumer website, making its full range of sensory-support tools — from its Sensory Soft Squeeze Seat to its Foam Body Rocker and Weighted Vest — directly... MORE
Inaugural Children's Swimwear Capsules
Inaugural Children's Swimwear Capsules
LSPACE Has Announced the Launch of Little L
The contemporary fashion-forward brand LSPACE has launched Little L — its first-ever children's swimwear collection. This capsule boasts miniaturized versions of LSPACE's popular adult swim and... MORE
Local Music Community Funds
Local Music Community Funds
The SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund is Supportive
SiriusXM Canada has contributed $500,000 CAD to the SiriusXM Soundwaves MusiCounts Community Fund — a grant program that distributes up to $20,000 each to 27 nonprofit organizations. The fund is... MORE
AI Companion Toys
AI Companion Toys
Haivivi Announced the Launch of a Full Core Product Line and Brand-New Toys
Haivivi, the brand specializing in AI companion toys, announced the global launch of its full core product line and with it, brand-new, lifelike, soulful and safe companions for kids to interact... MORE
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
Next-Gen Teen Magazines
WYouth is a New W Magazine Publication for Gen Z
WYouth (pronounced double youth) is W Magazine’s new teenage sister publication, rooted in W’s rich archives and thoughtfully reimagined for Gen Z—a generation with a strong affinity for... MORE
Effective Children-Focused Skincare Lines
Effective Children-Focused Skincare Lines
Hello Bello Offers a Sun & Bug Line for the Summer
Hello Bello offers a Sun & Bug Line designed to protect children from ultraviolet radiation and insect bites. The products boast mineral-based formulations that avoid chemical sunscreens, parabens,... MORE
Pony Character Crochet Kits
Pony Character Crochet Kits
The My Little Pony x The Woobles Craft Recreates Applejack & More
A trio of officially licensed My Little Pony x The Woobles craft kits will launch this spring, treating fans to fun ways to assemble soft-bodied versions of favorite characters like Rainbow Dash,... MORE
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Gender Gap-Addressing Basketball Initiatives
Shoot 360 Hosted HER Month in March
Shoot 360 ran HER Month during March. This nationwide initiative was designed to bridge the gender gap in basketball by offering free access to Shoot 360's tech-driven training facilities. As... MORE
Space-Themed Screen-Free Learning Platforms
Space-Themed Screen-Free Learning Platforms
Boppo Has Introduced the Our Solar System Toppo
Our Solar System Toppo by Boppo is a physical add-on device that attaches to the brand's screen-free learning and play platform. The innovation is focused on delivering STEM content to youngesters.... MORE
Supportive Communication Systems
Supportive Communication Systems
Goodnites' Language of Bedwetting Helps Autistic Kids
Goodnites' Language of Bedwetting is the first complete language designed to help Autistic children express needs and fill a gap in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) vocabulary.... MORE
Youthful Skin
Beauty brands target younger Gen Z shoppers for age-appropriate skincare
Trend - Skincare brands are creating cleansers, moisturizers, masks, and more specifically formulated for children’s skin. These products address the thinner, more sensitive, and irritation-prone complexions of younger consumers, helping them address concerns caused by puberty or invest in preventive care.

Insight - Social media is playing a powerful role in shaping the preferences of younger children, particularly as influencer content becomes embedded in their daily feeds. Brands are recognizing that purchases are no longer just up to parents, but also to children inspired by the new “get ready with me” culture. As a result, they are creating products that tap into the ritualistic appeal of skincare routines while delivering age-appropriate formulations that address common skin concerns among children.
Workshop Question - How can your brand tailor its core service or innovation to suit consumers of all ages?
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Grocery Donation Initiatives
Grocery Donation Initiatives
Makers Nutrition is Supporting Friends of Karen with $1,000 Donation
Makers Nutrition, a custom supplement manufacturer based in New York, has contributed $1,000 to Friends of Karen in support of the organization’s Springtime Holiday Grocery Gift Card Drive — an... MORE
AI-Powered Vision Screenings
AI-Powered Vision Screenings
Magnif-Eye Turns Camera Rolls into an Eye Screening Tool for Kids
VML and 1001 Optometry came together to create Magnif-Eye, a first-of-its-kind tool that uses artificial intelligence to scan photos for early warning signs of short-sightedness in kids. The... MORE
Low-Compression Junior Golf Balls
Low-Compression Junior Golf Balls
Bridgestone Launches the Youth-Focused BOOM IT JUNIOR Ball
Bridgestone introduced the BOOM IT JUNIOR, a golf ball made specifically for youth players, featuring an extremely low-compression core designed to suit slower swing speeds and boost launch. The... MORE
Sports-Focused Anti-Acne Patches
Sports-Focused Anti-Acne Patches
Helmet Head Has Introduced the Anti-Acne Sports Patch
Helmet Head's Anti-Acne Sports Patch is a preventive product designed specifically to address Acne Mechanica — a form of acne caused by the combination of heat, friction, pressure, and sweat... MORE
Foamy Blaster Body Washes
Foamy Blaster Body Washes
Mr. Bubble's Super Blaster Body Washes Have an Interactive Sprayer
Mr. Bubble is a favorite among kids and parents for turning everyday bath routines into an anticipated event, and the brand is bringing more playful bathtime products to its lineup at Walmart:... MORE
Mystery Plush Collectibles
Mystery Plush Collectibles
Build-A-Bear's New Micro Mini Beans Fuel Repeat Discovery and Trading
Build-A-Bear Workshop is launching its first-ever wholesale partnership with Walmart, and introducing Build-A-Bear Mini Beans, new collectible Micro Mini Beans, and the highly anticipated... MORE
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Educational Series-Inspired Preschool Toys
Bonkers Toys Debuts the Genevieve's Playhouse Line
Bonkers Toys has introduced the inaugural line of Genevieve's Playhouse preschool toys. This venture brings the characters and educational themes from the immensely popular YouTube channel into a... MORE
Children's Culinary Memberships
Children's Culinary Memberships
The Jr. Chefs Club Equips Gen Alpha with Practical Kitchen Skills
Award-winning, polished-casual American restaurant and steakhouse Firebirds Wood Fired Grill's Jr. Chefs Club is a kid-friendly membership program, designed to give kids age 12 and under essential... MORE
Fragrance-Forward Tween Bodycare
Fragrance-Forward Tween Bodycare
Sunryz Makes Fun Skin Barrier Solutions for Gen Alpha
Sunryz is a new body care brand for tweens that makes hydrating, skin barrier support products that are sensorial, age-appropriate, dermatologist-tested, and powered by at least 90% naturally... MORE
Edible Printing Educational Curriculums
Edible Printing Educational Curriculums
This New Primera Curriculum Puts Printing in Focus
This new Primera curriculum has been debuted by the specialty printer brand as a way to incorporate its hardware into STEM/STEAM educational experiences. The curriculum comes as a first of its kind... MORE
Co-Branded Toy Collections
Co-Branded Toy Collections
Spin Master Has Partnered with the Hidden Pigeon Company
Spin Master joins forces with the Hidden Pigeon Company to create a co-branded collection of toys and digital games that brings the beloved characters from Mo Willems' classic children's books —... MORE
Kid-Friendly Chewable Probiotic Supplements
Kid-Friendly Chewable Probiotic Supplements
Skinesa Kids Targets the Gut-Health Axis in Children
Skinesa has introduced Skinesa Kids, a daily chewable probiotic supplement formulated specifically to support skin health in children by targeting the connection between the gut and the skin. This... MORE
AI Desktop Companion Concepts
AI Desktop Companion Concepts
TCL Tbot is Designed to Pair with the TCK Kids Watch MT48
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, TCL offered a first look at TCL Tbot, a concept that pairs with its smartwatches for kids. Smartwatches are useful around the clock, tracking everything from... MORE
Gen Z-Led Swimwear Campaigns
Gen Z-Led Swimwear Campaigns
Pacsun Taps Gen Z Influencers for Spring/Summer 2026 Swimwear Capsule
Pacsun has introduced its Spring/Summer 2026 swimwear collection, which was developed through a co-creation process involving direct collaboration with ten prominent Gen Z influencers during an... MORE
Prepatory Dentist Playsets
Prepatory Dentist Playsets
The Super Smile Dentist Play Set Helps Kids Feel Ready for Check-Ups
Many adults feel anxious at the dentist despite knowing what to expect, so it's no surprise that kids—without the context to make sense of the unfamiliar sounds, smells, and sensations—can find... MORE