The February 2016 youth trends reveal that there is a growing demand for products that engage the mind and the body. Beyond making sure that kids are learning foundational skills, there is also an effort to make sure that children develop healthy lifestyle habits. With products ranging from conversational smart toys to kids crossfit equipment, there is something for every child.
In terms of educational products, there is a continued demand for products that teach coding and robotics. These toys are designed to encourage children, particularly young girls, to explore future careers in STEM fields. These kinds of toys include LEGO-based robotics kits, IOT play sets and smartphone-controlled modular robots.
Beyond educational toys, the February 2016 youth trends reveal a similar demand for products that promote athleticism and healthy lifestyle habits. One of the most interesting examples includes an athletic rope that is designed to get children excited about fitness. Another interesting example is a culinary board game that teaches kids about healthy eating habits.
Top 40 Youth Ideas in February
From Conversational Smart Toys to Kids Crossfit Equipment:
Katherine Pendrill — Feb 28, 2016 — Life-Stages
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Castle-Building Board Games
The 'Castles of Mad King Ludwig' Interactive Board Game is Immersive
39
Tablet Loom Toys
Wooky Entertainment's 'iLoom' Uses Tablet Technology for Bracelet-Making
38
LEGO-Based Robotics Kits
The 'WeDo 2.0' Robotics Kit Debuted at CES 2016
37
Kids Crossfit Equipment
The HearthSong Rope Climber Lets Kids Train and Play at the Same Time
36
Luxurious Kids Clothing Lines
The 'Balmain Kids' Line is Inspired by the High-End Designer Label
35
Customized LEGO Figurines
Funky 3D Faces Enables Users to Create a Custom LEGO Minifig
34
Conversational Smart Toys
The Fisher-Price Smart Toy Panda Features Voice Recognition Technology
33
Supernatural Teenage Games
The Oxenfree Game is a Unique Coming-Of-Age Adventure
32
Colorful Play Tablets
Boogie Board's Scribble n' Play eWriter Lets Kids Doodle in Color
31
Educational Modular Robots
The Unigear Building Block Toy Robot Teaches Robotics and Construction
30
Modular Gaming Robots
The 'ZoZobot' Game Robot Offers Intuitive Fun for the Whole Family
29
Musical Children's Tees
John Paul George & Me is a Shirt Using Conductive Paint for Interaction
28
Imagination-Stimulating Libraries
The Children's Library of Thomas's London Day School is Creative
27
Educational Gang Games
'The Sky is the Limit' is a Board Game That Explores the Dangers of Gangs
26
Empowering Entrepreneurial Toys
Fashion Angels' 'It's My Biz' Toys Inspire Careers in Business
25
Tablet-Connected Building Blocks
This Toy Bridges the Gap Between Physical and Digital Play
24
Children-Tracking Smartwatches
This Smartwatch for Children Keeps the Modern Family Connected
23
Smartphone-Controlled Modular Robots
The 'ZoZbot' Was Debuted by 'Cutthroatrobotics' at CES 2016
22
App-Connected Racetrack Toys
This Bluetooth Race Car Toy Works Alongside an Accompanying App
21
Superhero Sleeping Bags
The Marvel Selk-Bag Sleep System Turns Hero Costumes into Wearable Beds
20
Educational Culinary Board Games
The Creative Kitchen Game is Based on Mystery Box Cooking Comps
19
Online Privacy Children's Books
The Educational Literature for Kids Focuses on IoT Security
18
Eye-Opening Abuse Ads
The Amnesty International Peru Campaign Hones in on Abusive Family Members
17
Creativity-Encouraging Clubs
The Fangirls Fan Club for Teens Includes Making Art and Socializing
16
Wearable Vest Defibrillators
The ZOLL 'LifeVest' Cardiac Defibrillator Senses and Corrects Issues
15
Family-Building Games
'The Family Game' Encourages Low-Tech Bonding and Communication
14
Digital Note-Taking Devices
Boogie Board's Jot 4.5 eWriter Simplifies Digital Drawing and Writing
13
Peer-to-Peer Coding Workshops
This Organization Gives Kids an Opportunity to Teach Other Kids
12
Multipurpose Board Game Tokens
'GameKnight' Poker Chips Add Additional Layers to Existing Games
11
Kid-Friendly Banking Apps
This App Allows Parents to Monitor a Child's Spending Habits
10
IOT Teaching Kits
The 'IQube' Electronics Learning Kit Enables Mini Makers to Learn the Ropes
9
Teen Festival Communities
The DigiTour Fan Club Shares Social Media and Music Festival Updates
8
Droid-Controlling Wearables
The Sphero Force Band Excites Star Wars Fans at CES 2016
7
Homework Help Apps
Tutor App GotIt! is an Inexpensive Solution for Math and Science Advice
6
Micro Camera Drones
TRNDlabs' Toy Drone with Camera is the Smallest in the World
5
Child Crowdfunding Platforms
Sow Plants Seeds When It Comes to Financial Literacy For Kids
4
Multifunctional Maker Motherboards
The 'SCIO' Device Enables One to Learn Code and Much More
3
Child-Ridesharing Apps
The HopSkipDrive App Lets Kids Get Rides From Trusted Adults
2
Gender Neutral Toy Ads
This Toy Commercial Focuses on Eliminating Childhood Gender Stereotypes
1
Kid-Friendly Radio Apps
The iHeartRadio Family App is a Dedicated Radio for Kids
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
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Valentines-Thmes Game Sets
LEGO Singapore Celebrates Valentine's Day with Date Night in a Box
Adorable AI Conversational Toys
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Neurodiverse Inclusion Initiatives
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Educational Climate Change Toys
The 'Habitat' Educational Toy Brick Sets Come in Two Options
Emotionally Rewarding Multiplayer Games
Toca Boca Days Helps Tweens Find a Sense of Belonging
Eco-Friendly Racing Toys
VTech's Turbo Edge Riders Inspires Racing and Recycling
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Playful Entrepreneurial Metaverses
e.l.f. UP! on Roblox Helps Gen Z & Gen Alpha Build Skills
Space-Conscious Exercise Kits
The Conceptual 'SUMMER' Home Fitness Kit is All-in-One
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Child-Friendly Service Robots
The Hyundai Next Generation Service Robot is Expressive
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Electronic Plush Toys
The Furblet Mini Toys Have Over 45 Fun Tunes, Sounds, and Furbish Phrases
Introductory STEM Toy Sets
The Zig & Go from Djeco Combines Music and Forces in an Educational Toy
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Minimalist Home Fitness Equipment
Lifted Movement Transforms the Perception of At-Home Fitnes
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
AI-Enhanced STEM Toys
The Kidx Classbox Fuses Montessori Methods with NFC Tech & AI
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Gen Z Crafting Events
Red Heart Hosted an Exclusive "Crafternoon" in NYC
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Multi-Sensory Education Devices
The Conceptual 'Squashy' VR Education Device Has a Tactile Form
Crowdfunded Circular Childrens Toys
Tiny Earth Toys is Launching a Kickstarter for 'Tiny Spaces'
Middle-Aged Fitness Devices
The Tondo Fitness Tool Concept is for People Aged 40 and Up
Early Development Toys
Spin Master Collaborated on the Educational Ms. Rachel Collection
Space-Exploring STEAM Toys
LeapFrog's Magic Adventures™ Line Arrives for Kids Five and Up
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
Expression-Focused Sportswear Capsules
Reebok Launches the ‘Create What Makes You’ Collection
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Playful AI Tools
Morrama Releases Concept Collection of AI Tools for Children's Mental Health
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Autonomous Vehicle Kits
This Kit Teaches Kids How AI is Changing Transportation Dynamics
Kids' Entertainment Initiatives
Yoto x CF Shopping Centers will Offer Summer Programming for Kids
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
AI-Powered Nutrition Coaches
NutriTrex Supports Healthy Eating Habits in Kids at School & Daycare
Experiment-Based Playsets
Moose Toys' Beast Lab Reinvigorates Action Figure Category
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Gen Alpha Creativity Workshops
The LEGO Group Launched Free Creativity Workshops for Ages 6-12
Food-Based Toy Block Alternatives
LEGO Replaces its Plastic Bricks with a Eco-Friendly Options
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Athletic Health-Focused Gadget Lines
Therabody Debuts Offerings Ahead of the 2024 Holiday Season
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Brand-Led Global Studies
The LEGO Group Conducted a Study That May Inform Market Decisions
Fitness-Inspired Backyard Playsets
SwingSesh Has Introduced a Novel Approach to Backyard Playsets
Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables
The BoT Talk Communicator Keeps Kids Connected to Parents
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Survival Crafting Metaverses
LEGO Fortnite Fosters Creativity and Collaborative Play
Gen Z-Focused Board Games
Mattel Launches Scrabble Together for Non-Competitive Gen Z Consumers
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Youth Sports-Focused Initiatives
Gamechanger Launches the Stay & Play Champions Program
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Sustainable Children's Headphones
Kibu Officially Put its Collaborative Headphones on Sale
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
Branded Education Engagement Reports
The LEGO Education Report Offers a Look into the Classroom
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Toy-Specific Storage Systems
Step2 Debuts a Toy Storage Box for Developing Organizational Skills
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Cognitive Toy Subscriptions
Lovevery is a Subscription that Delivers Developmental Toys to Kids
Gamified Custom Kidswear
Supermix Studio Empowers Kids to Create Their Own Apparel & Accessories
Family-Friendly Hotel Accommodations
Hotel X Toronto x CYBEX Provides Family-Centric Luxury
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Reprogrammable Robot Companions
Quarky Teaches Kids AI, Robotics and Programming Through Play
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
LEGO Group Presents the Superhero Studios Initiative in Paris
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Data-Driven Exercise Boards
Feier's Smart Somatosensory Slide Board Simulates Real Skiing Training
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Sportswear Training Campaigns
FKA Twigs Redefines Movement with On's Fall/Winter 24 Capsule
Play-Inspiring Workshops
LEGO is Sharing a Free Workshop Series Featuring Renowned Creatives
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
DIY Robotics Toys
The WindBots from Thames & Kosmos are Intricate Learning Toys
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Chinese Youth Search Reports
Xiaohongshu Has Released Report on Search Habits Among Youth in China
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
STEM Education Classroom Robots
The Sphero BOLT+ Works in Three Programming Modes
Safe Play-Training Kids Toys
The TouchNot Ensures Children are Not Playing with Fragile Devices
Transformer Robots-Powered STEAM Education
Wefaa Robotics Recently Secured Seed Funding
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Award-Winning Magnetic Building Sets
MAGNA-TILES® Affirms Itself as a Leader in Educational Toys
Sustainable Future Contests
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Empowers Young Minds
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
YouTuber-Inspired Developmental Toys
Spin Master Unveils a New Ms. Rachel Toy Collection
Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play
ROXs is Getting Kids Outdoors
Active Entertainment Systems
Nex Playground Gets People Moving at Home
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Early Literacy Campaigns
Leapfrog Launched the Everything Starts with Reading Campaign
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Stone-Like Supportive Toys
Play Maker Stapelstein Expands to the American Market
Family-Friendly Survival Games
Lego Debuts a New Fortnite Survival Crafting Game
Autism Awareness Tech Products
TORRAS Presents its COOLiFY Cyber Product in New Campaign
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
Education-Enhancing Chatbot Services
The 'Stretch' Chatbot Offers Resources For K-12 Educators
Kid-Friendly Headphones
Tronsmart's Headphones for Kids are Foldable, Durable and Comfortable
Teen Fitness Programs
GoodLife Fitness Introduces Teen Memberships
Christmas-Inspired Summer Campaigns
Toys for Tots Supports Children with Christmas in July
Learning-Focused Robotics Toys
The Robots In Motion Building Set Ignites STEM Interest in Youth
Phone-Style Counting Toys
Leapfrog's Chat & Count Emoji Phone Mimics a Real Phone to Teach Numbers
Virtual STEM Fieldtrips
Panasonic, Katie Ledecky & Discovery Education Spotlight STEM Innovations
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Youth-Focused Non-Profit Programs
In Tandem's Youth Voice Fellowship Offers Paid Opportunities