From frozen peanut butter sandwiches to Bluetooth-connected Furbys, the August 2016 kids trends reveal an interesting emphasis on the return of once-popular products. Indeed, many of the products that millennials enjoyed as children have now been updated for a new generation to enjoy.
In terms of food, many of the pre-packaged snacks enjoyed by children in the 80s and 90s have returned in new forms. For instance, crustless PB&J sandwiches have been updated for the increasingly health-conscious generation to include whole grain bread, real fruit spread and legume-based pea butter. Other once-popular snacks such as McCain's Smiles now come in the shape of popular emojis.
Beyond the food industry, toy companies have also been working to resurrect older products that were once enjoyed by millennials. As the August 2016 kids trends reveal, there are a number of toys that have remained popular across generations, such as LEGO. On the other hand, once-popular toys such as the Furby are making a comeback with the addition of high-tech features.
Top 40 Kids Ideas in August
From Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches to Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys:
Katherine Pendrill — Aug 28, 2016 — Life-Stages
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Customizable Children's Bikes
This Adjustable Bike Intersects Style with Functionality
39
Bluetooth-Connected Robot Toys
The New Furby Connect Puts a High-tech Spin on the Popular 90s Toy
38
Emoji-Themed Potato Snacks
The New McCain Emoticons are a Kid-Friendly Side Dish
37
Costomizable LEGO Walls
The 'Brik Tile' Allows Consumers to Build Walls of Any Size to Hold Blocks
36
Imaginative Fairy Tale Accessories
The Irish Fairy Door Company Inspires Kids to Dream
35
DIY Robot Creatures
UBTECH's Programmable Robotics Kit is Easy Enough for Kids to Use
34
Camper-Shaped Beds
This Children's Bed is Hidden in a Replica of a VW Camper
33
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
32
Branded Activity Apps
Persil's App for Activities Suggests Ways Families Can Have Fun Outside
31
Architectural Nesting Blocks
These Nesting Toys are Based on the Russian Matryoshka
30
Multi-Sensory Garden Pop-Ups
This Pop-Up Garden in London is a Sophisticated Play Structure
29
Erupting Mud Volcanoes
This Volcano Kicked Off the Launch of Persil's Wild Explorers App
28
DIY Kid's Figurines
The Kidrobot Crayola Washable Vinyl Toys Can Be Customized
27
Crowdsourced Fashion Magazines
WOMB is a Crowdsourced Magazine Created on VFILES' Platform
26
Storybook Bedding Designs
This Organic Children's Bedding Inspires a Love of Storytelling
25
Eco-Friendly Card Games
'Go Eco' Teaches Players About Conserving the Environment
24
Tangible Coding Toys
Google's 'Project Bloks' Uses Toys to Teach Kids How to Code
23
Kid-Friendly Vegetable Bites
Dr. Praeger's 'Littles' Range Features Veggie Patties in Fun Shapes
22
VR Swimming Lessons
Children Can Overcome Their Fear of Water with This New Program
21
Disney Character-Branded Meals
These Healthy Side Dishes are Branded with Disney Characters
20
3D-Printed Rover Models
This 3D-Printed Model from NASA Mimics the Design of the Curiosity Rover
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Gamified Children's Coding Apps
The 'Little Engineer' is a Programming Game for Young
18
Homemade Frozen Meals
'Mom Made Foods' Makes Healthy Organic Frozen Meals for Kids
17
Fashionable Hospital Gowns
Rethink and Starlight Canada Design Custom Gowns for Sick Teens
16
Kid-Friendly Smartwatches
The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX Helps Kids Become Amateur Photographers
15
Classroom 3D Printers
XYZprinting's 'da Vinci miniMaker' Printer for Kids is Designed for School
14
Filament Subscription Services
The rigid.ink Club Delivers Assorted 3D Printing Filaments
13
Smart Alphabet Toys
These Classic Wooden Letters Teach via iPad Apps
12
Hispanic Disney Princesses
Disney Channel's New Series Features Princess 'Elena of Avalor'
11
Gamified Programming Apps
Apple's 'Swift Playgrounds' Teaches Kids to Code Through Play
10
Number-Remembering Apps
The Renumber Helps Children Remember the Phone Numbers of Their Parents
9
Child-Friendly Balloon IVs
The Infusion Balloon Provides an Inviting Design to Intravenous Therapy
8
Frozen Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Annie's New Pea B&J Pockets are a Healthy Snack Option for Kids
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Media Sharing Ad Campaigns
This YouTube Music Ad Campaign Shows Everyday People with a Theme Song
6
Kid-Friendly Smart Themometers
The Sesame Street Smart Ear Thermometer Helps Track High Temps
5
Social Babysitting Apps
The Bubble App Connects Parents With Trusted Babysitters
4
AI Homework Analyzers
'Socratic' Uses Phone Images to Read Questions and Identify Key Concepts
3
Poverty-Combating Non-Profits
Friends of the Children Combats the Cycle of Generational Poverty
2
Emotional Kid-Oriented Ads
Kleenex's 'Someone Needs One' Campaign Aims to Relieve Kids' Fears
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Missing Child-Locating Apps
The FBI Child ID App Allows For Timely Reporting and Recovery
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McDonald's Japan Unveils New Functional Sanrio Happy Meal Toys
Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Restaurant Fighting Game Collaborations
McDonald's and Warner Bros are Releasing Multiversus Toys
Decade-Celebrating QSR Meals
McDonald’s Canada's Throwback Meal Celebrates the 80s, 90s, and 00s
Family Board Game Promos
Hasbro and Birds Eye Teamed Up to Encourage Family Bonding
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Outdoor Anime QSR Toys
These McDonald's Japan Pokémon Happy Meal Toys Come in Eight Styles
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Rapper-Crafted Meal Boxes
Jack in the Box Just Released the New Ice Cube Munchie Meal
Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Fridge-Decorating Social Trends
Bed Bath & Beyond Participated in 'Fridgescaping' Trend
Frozen Candy-Inspired Ice Pops
Mega Push Pop Ice is Headed to Convenience Stores in the UK
2000s-Inspired Frozen Treats
Dairy Queen and Ashlee Simpson-Ross are Celebrating a Classic Flavor
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Youtuber Lunchboxe Collabs
Mrbeast, Logan Paul and Ksi's 'Lunchly' Aims to Make School Lunches Fun
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Nutritious Kids Breakfast Lines
Little Spoon Expands Its Product Line, Answering Consumer Demand
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Suggestive Spread Campaigns
The Marmite First Timers Campaign Targets Gen Z
Gamified Cookie Packs
Oreo Pac-Man Cookies Come in Scan-to-Play Packaging
Elf-Themed Baked Product Lines
Pillsbury’s Funfetti Debuts Products for the 2024 Holiday Season
Virtual Pet Pizza Promotions
The Pizza Hut x Tamagotchi Collaboration Features a Pink Dough Pizza
Fruity Summer-Ready Cereals
Post Has Added 3 New Cereals Including Summer Fruity Pebbles Cereal
Cereal-Inspired Slushies
The Froot Loops ICEE Flavor is Cooling, Refreshing and Nostalgic
Fun Insurance Policies
M&M's Ice Cream & Lemonade are Protecting Summer Parties with "Funsurance"
Spooky Lunch Snack Ranges
These General Mills Halloween Products Come in New and Returning Options
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Candy-Themed Gaming Experiences
Sour Patch Kids and Roblox Partnered on a New Experience
Convenient Kid-Focused Snack Options
KIND Healthy Snacks Debuts a Product Line Called KIND Kids
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Exclusive Social Shopping Snacks
Like Air is Launching Limited-Time Flavors on TikTok Shop
Kid-Friendly Soft-Baked Bars
Kind Snacks Has Added a New Kind Kids Range in Two Tasty Flavors
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Monstrous Anime Frozen Treats
These Baskin Robbins x Pokémon Treats are Packed with Flavor
Retro QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Decades Menu Revisits Favorites from Past Decades
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Kid-Friendly Freeze-Dried Snacks
Harvest Snaps' Kids Freeze-Dried Snacks Use Only 100% Whole Fruit
Kid-Friendly Squeezable Dips
Litehouse Kids Shares Flavors Inspired by Favorite Characters
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
National Avocado Day Combos
Panera Bread to Launch its ‘Millennial Meal’
Creator-Endorsed Fruit Snacks
BloxSnacks is Using YouTuber Partnerships to Appeal to Gen Alpha
Gifting-Focused Travel Chocolate Products
Ferrero Travel Market Has Shown Off New Treats
Upcycled Ice Cream Desserts
Salt & Straw's Pints of the Month Help to Reduce Food Waste
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Convenient Breakfast Meals
Little Spoon Has Introduced New Breakfast Options for Youth
Sandwich-Flavored Ice Creams
The McConnell’s x Gopuff PB&J Exclusive Pint is Limited-Edition
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Spooky Kidult Meals
Wendy's Limited-Edition Boo! Bag Meal Contains a Collectible Frosty Figure
Unique Seasonal QSR Items
Chick-fil-A Unveiled a New Sensorial Burger and Banana-Flavored Treats
Ice Coffee Lip Balms
Summer Fridays Unveils a New Lip Butter Balm
Popsicle-Inspired Ice Creams
Market District is Adding New Rockin’ Pop Ice and Soda This Summer
Musical Nut Campaigns
INC's NutTunes Campaign Reaches Gen Z Through Spotify
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Cereal-Themed Multi-Color Clogs
Crocs Introduces a New Collaboration with Froot Loops
Social Media Fridge-Decorating Trends
Lynzi Judish Released Several Viral 'Fridgescaping' Videos
Anniversary Virtual Pet Toys
Tamagotchi Connection is Back for the Toy's 20th Anniversary
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Kid-Friendly Movie Meals
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Launched a New Ono Keiki Meal for Moana 2
Kid-Friendly Combo Meals
Kidfresh's Easy Combo Meals for Kids Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Tongue-Dyeing Frozen Treats
The Twister Berry-licious Pops are Made with Real Fruit
Spooky-Fun Fast Food Meals
HalloWEENDY's Kicked Off with New Frosty Frights Kids' Meals & Toys
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Roadtrip-Ready Candy Chew Packs
These Fruit-tella Multipacks Come in Tow Flavor Themes
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Plant-Based Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum's Reformulated Kits Meet the Demands for Healthier Food
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Nostalgic Lip Balm Collections
Camp Burt Introduces its '84 Summer Merch Collection
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Potato-Packed Ice Pops
GoodPop x Ore-Ida Fudge n' Vanilla French Fry Pops Have Crispy Potatoes
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Savory Bear-Shaped Potato Snacks
Pom-Bear Snacks Introduced New Flavors and Branding
Back-to-School Smoothie Promotions
This Smoothie King Promotion Offers Kids a Free Refreshment
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Comic Franchise Frozen Treats
Sweetkiwi The Smurfs Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars Come in Two Flavors
Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines
Hostess Boasts a Selection of Seasonal Snacks This Fall
Heat-and-Eat Toasts
Rudi's Bakery Creates Convenient, Quality Frozen Toasts
Youth-Focused Prebiotic Products
Beech-Nut® Launches a New Range of Prebiotic Jars and Pouches
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Child-Focused Plant-Based Foods
The Franklin Farms Mickey Mouse & Friends Products are Flavorful
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Charity Christmas Foods
Co-Ops 'Christmas Food to Go' Range Supports a Childrens Charity
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Halloween-Themed QSR Meal Containers
McDonald's Boo Buckets are Back in Several New Styles
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Cost-Conscious Frozen Treats
Tesco Summer Edition Ice Creams are High-Quality and Accessible
Personality-Packed Snack Filters
Jack Link's Created Bold "Flavor Filters" for Gen Z Job Seekers
Organic Toddler Snack Lines
Little Bellies Has Expanded Its Reach in Canada
Revived Decade-Themed QSR Menus
This New Taco Bell Menu Has Five Nostalgic Offerings
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Summer-Themed Subscription Boxes
Bokksu's Summer Collection Features Unique Japanese Snacks
Whimsical Chocolate-Inspired Experiences
Hershey's Chocolate World is Rolling Out Summer Offerings
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Organic Freezer Popsicles
Trader Joe's New Frozen Treat is a Nostalgic But Healthy Snack
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Crustless Berry Sandwiches
Peanut Butter & Raspberry is Uncrustables' First New Flavor in 10 Years
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Ice Pop Variety Packs
JonnyPops Party Pack Has Eight Servings Per Box
Connected Packaging Updates
Appetite Creative Revamps its Connected Packaging with Tetra Pak
Popsicle-Polish Crossover Collaborations
Daily Harvest Debuts the Pops and Matching Nail Polishes
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Swimming Lesson Snack Promotions
This Bear Fruit Snacks Promotion Was Created with Water Babies
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Freeze-Dried Youth Supplements
Vmores’ Kids Care 3 in 1 is Free from Artificial Colors & Flavors
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Special Birthday Promotions
Build-A-Bear Workshop is Celebrating Over 25 Million Birthdays
Sweet Summery Smoothie Menus
These Juice It Up! Summer Drinks are Limited-Edition
Oversized Prepackaged Muffin Snacks
Little Bites Biggie Muffins Come in Two Flavors
Fruit-First Frozen Treats
GoodPop Junior Pops Now Come in Two New Flavors with No Added Sugar
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Thermostat-Themed Snack Contests
Hot Pockets is Inviting People to Turn Up the Heat This Season
Premium Fermented Condiments
These New Products from Bubbies Fine Foods Come in Four Varieties
Fall-Focused Grill Restaurant Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items Welcome the Seasonal Shift
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Parent-Rewarding Burger Promotions
This Wayback Burgers Promotion Rewards September Baby Parents
Festive Prepackaged Sandwiches
The Urban Eat Festive Range Includes New and Returning Favorites
Artisan Flavor Burger Menus
These New Freddy’s Menu Items are Packed with Flavor