Described as child-centric product reimagined with an adult spin, the kidification of adults speaks to the growing reaction of consumers resisting the aging process, especially in millennials. This progression can also be seen as a natural reaction to the looming presence of the aging baby boomer population.
Famous fashion examples of such kidification efforts include Jeremy Scott's insistence on incorporating stuffed animals, Adventure Time's collaboration with Doc Martens or the Spring/Summer 2016 Kit Neale collection, which takes inspiration from schoolyard sartorial wisdom.
Additionally, classic toys are taken to the next level when made in upleveled materials, such as Think Geek's faux gold LEGO creations, which come in sets of eight and would make an excellent desk accessory.
Finally, traditionally child-targeted activities such as ball pits or slides are used by brands in order to inspire creativity and remind adults of simpler times.
30 Examples of the Kidification of Adults
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Animalia Electrical Accessories
Elephant in the Room Brings Playfulness to Dull Interior Features
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Adult-Oriented Treehouses
This Luxury Treehouse Features Both a Whiskey and Martini Bar
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Childlike Over-Saturated Apparel
The Latest Jeremy Scott Collection for Men is Vibrantly Hued
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Adult Summer Camps
Camp No Counselors Invites Grown-Ups to Enjoy Youthful Freedom with Booze
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Iconic Cartoon-Inspired Sodas
This Duff Beer Energy Drink Brings Simpsons Style to Energy Drinks
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Canvas Coloring Parties
The 'Fancy Feature' Coloring Canvases Bring Adults & Children Together
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Kidcore Burger Branding
This Peruvian Burger Chain Branding References 1990s-Era Design
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Colorful Kidcore Runways
The Latest Kit Neale Collection References Children's Fashions
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Pillow Fighting Organizations (UPDATE)
This Pillow Fight Organization Makes the Game a Real Sport
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Building Block Shot Glasses
This Fun Shot Glass Can Be Built Upon with LEGO and K'NEX
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Cartoon Combat Boots
The Dr Martens Adventure Time Boots are a Surprising Collaboration
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Cartoon-Invaded Fashion Logos
This Snoopy Peanuts x Lacoste Apparel is a Whimsical Collaboration
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Plush Toy Sandals
This Pair of Jeremy Scott Adidas Slides are Charismatic and Playful
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Rainbow-Colored Commuter Slides
Oreo's WONDERFILLED Campaign Brought Colorful Slides to London
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Avian Themed Adult Onesies
The Angry Bird Onesie From OnePiece is Perfect for Gamers
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Sophisticated Adult Seesaws
The Lanzavecchia + Wai Rockers Make Play Accessible to Parents Too
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Beach-Mimicking Ball Pits
This Playful Art Installations Re-Imagines the Ocean as a Giant Ball Pit
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Oversized Furniture Installations
Benedetto Bufalino's Giant Picnic Table Piece is in France
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Playful Feline Sneakers
Shop Jeen's Kitty High Tops Will Appeal to Animal Lovers
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Cheekily Childish Menswear
The Kit Neale Ss 2015 Harkens Back to a Bygone Era
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Retro Game Cartridge Flasks
The Nintendo Flasks Combine Childhood Games with Adult Beverages
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Mesmerizing Adult Slides
A Massive Sculpture Will Be Transformed into the World's Longest Slide
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Adult Night Lights
This Night Light System for Seniors Turns on When They Get Out of Bed
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Aromatic Edible Putty
Silly Scents Play Putty is Created to Be Edible and Without GMO Ingredients
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Creativity-Spurring Playrooms
The Pearlfisher Jump In Project is an Interactive Gallery Experience
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Gilded Brick Toys
This Gold LEGO Set Boasts Real 24 Karat Gold Plating
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Full-Scale Board Games
This Human Hungry Hippos Game Will Bring Out the Kid in Everyone
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Rapper-Branded Cereal
Cam'ron and Virgin Mega Team Up to Release Killa Crunch Cereal
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Adult Play Areas
Niklas Roy and Günter Schulz Create a Ball Pit for Grownups
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Indoor Seesaw Seating
This Playground Furniture Piece Encourages Teamwork in Adults
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Multi-Generational Anime Plushes
The Newest Build-A-Bear Sanrio Characters Captivate All Ages
Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
The 'Singing Bottle' Concept by Fengrui Wang is Interactive
Spooky Infant Essentials
Hello Bello and Beetlejuice Collaborate on Limited-Edition Diaper Designs
Oversized Designer Kidswear
Jacquemus' MINI ME Line Shrinks Adult Fashion to Kid-Friendly Sizes
Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
The Forever 21 x Disney Capsule is Highly Anticipated
Playful Cosmic Displays
The LEGO Group's Unidentified Playing Objects Speak to Curious Gen Alpha
Cartoon-Inspired Children's Fashion
The PAW Patrol x PatPat Line Presents an Exciting Collab
Miniaturized Doll Collections
The Mini BarbieLand Collection Makes Playing Portable
Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
These Baby Shoes by Moa Lövinder Grow With Kids
Surplus Fabric Childrenswear
The Remake by Burberry Repurposes Excess Fabrics and Yarns
Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
Epic Skincare Shares Purposeful Products for Gen Alpha & Gen Z
Whimsical Doll-Inspired Accessories
Pidgin Fashion Dolls Launches a New Accessories Collection
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
Cartoon-Inspired Digital Watches
Casio and Powerpuff Girls Unveils a New Baby-G Watch
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Healthy Habit Food Packaging
This Lidl Packaging Update Removes Elements That Appeal to Children
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
One-Piece Adult Outerwear
The New 'Puffer Chubbsie' is Making Winter Fashion More Interesting
Retail Overconsumption Campaigns
Coachtopia's 'The Wasted Parts' Explores Overconsumption Culture
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Collaboration Kids Show Fashions
The Kith x Sesame Street Collection Has Nostalgic Flair
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
Young Travellers-Targeting Campaigns
Progressive Insurance Has Introduced a New Campaign
Elevated Senior Essentials
Remsen Redefine Aging with Beautifully Designed Everyday Goods
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
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Creativity-Inspiring Kids Campaigns
Cra-Z-Art Inspires Young Creative Beauty-Focused Campagn
Collectable Pet Metaverses
Littlest Pet Shop is Reaching a New Generation of Collectors on Roblox
Whimsical Jelly-Style Eyewear
Gentle Monster Releases the New GENTLE JELLY Collection
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Juice-Branded Summer Campaigns
Revl Fruits' 'Grow Up Never' Campaign Lets a Fan be a Waterpark VP
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Designer-Led Nostalgic Capsules
Daniel Arsham & Dr. Seuss Enterprises Delight Kids & Grown-Ups
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Targeted Gen Alpha Skincare
Hi!papa Makes Personal Care for Kids Ages Three to 12 in China
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Anthropomorphized Gaming Systems
The 'Playdate' Handheld Gaming Device Has a Charming Function
Gamified In-Airport Activations
Haribo's Mobile Games Gives People of All Ages the Chance to Win
Kid-Friendly Plant-Based Food Ranges
Veggy Kids Products Come in Recipes Tailored for Children
Adventure-Inspired Outerwear Campaigns
Canada Goose & KidSuper Drop an NBA All-Star Collection
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
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Collaborative Streetstyle Furniture
Lovesac x KidSuper Blends Edgy Style and Home Comfort
Luxe Cartoon-Adorned Apparel
Acne Studios Launches a Playful Collaboration with Moomin
Gen Alpha Bodycare Brands
Australian Gen Alpha Brand 'Allkinds' Made its United States Debut
Memory-Making AR Experiences
Rokid Celebrated Dads This Father's Day with AR & AI
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Age-Restricted Skincare
Mantle Implemented an Age Limit on Its Website to Protect Gen Alpha
Kid-Friendly Squeezable Dips
Litehouse Kids Shares Flavors Inspired by Favorite Characters
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Artful Travel-Inspired Children's Fashion
Janie and Jack Team Up with Photographer Gray Malin
Maturity-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Kachorovska Recently Launched Its Fall/winter 2023-24 Campaign
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
Limited-Edition Luxury Strollers
Kith and Bugaboo Collaborated on a Collection for Modern Parents
Adult Anti-Aging Skincare Brands
'Boomer Babe Beauty' Offers a Curated Anti-Aging Collection
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Sci-Fi Skincare Vessels
SpoiledChild x Jeremy Scott Launched a Rocket-Shaped Collectible
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Contemporary Kids Clothing Collections
Cat & Jack Clothing is Arriving at Hudson's Bay in Canada
Beer-Branded Fashion Capsules
805 Beer Has Unveiled Its Latest Spring 2024 Fashion Capsule
Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Playful Cartoon Apparel
Kenny Scharf and Axel Arigato's Capsule Collection Lets You Wear Art
Cartoon-Inspired Lifestyle Collections
BoxLunch Launches an Avatar-Inspired Lifestyle Capsule
Sustainable Baby Skincare Lines
'Mini Humans' is Eco-Friendly and Safe for Sensitive Skin
Ageism-Targeting Language Campaigns
Modern Age Has Launched the Aging Index
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Buildable Collectible Capsules
Zuru Max Premium Capsules Appeals to Teens, Kidults and Collectors
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
JuJuBe Partners with tokidoki on a Playful Bag Capsule
Emotional Well-Being Dolls
Kid Kreations' Heartfuls Support Self-Belief and Resilience in Children
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Preppy Kids' Apparel
Sporty & Rich Kids Offers Elevated Comfort for the Next Generation
Gentle Pre-Teen Skincare
Your Skin Stuff Specializes in Youth-Safe Skincare for Ages Eight to 12
Kid Entrepreneur Carts
Allboss is a Creative Approach to Entrepreneurship for Children
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
Gamified Children's Care Products
DEEEZ Developed Interactive Games for the BabyFirst Brand
Nostalgic Spring-Ready Fashion Capsules
Filling Pieces Unveils its Gelato Games Capsule for SS24
Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
The PatPat x Barbie Collection Features About 60 Unique Styles
Cartoon Lifestyle Collections
MINISO X Minions Transforms the Retailer with Yellow Products
Kid-Friendly Customizable Bags
Pop ‘n’ Swop Bags Can Be Decorated with Badges, Handles & More
Girlhood-Inspired Clothing Drops
Peachy Den's 'Sweet Cheeks' Collection Pays Homage to Girlhood
Miniature Collectible Campaigns
The World’s Smallest Lines are the Focus of Influencer Marketing
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Resilient Play Platforms
Hot Wheels' Challenge Accepted Fosters a Growth Mindset in Kids
Kid-Friendly Hotel Amenities
Vanity Group Offers Soothing, Entertaining Hotel Amenities for Kids
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Inspiring Entreprenurial Dolls
The American Girl 2025 Girl of the Year Speaks to Gen Alpha
Youthful Corporate-Inspired Capsules
Pacsun Drops 'The Corporate Edit'
Sustainable Kids Apparel
Kidly Debuts a New Eco Denim Collection for Toddlers and School-Age Kids
Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules
Boy Meets Girl x Strawberry Shortcake Present Unisex Styles
Toy-Inspired Sportscar Apparel
The Wrangler x Hot Wheels Collection Features Pieces for All Ages
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations
Studio Eggi Revolutionizes Kids’ Playrooms with Thoughtful Design
Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
Anne-Sophie Rosseel Presents the New Interlockables Capsule
Animal-Shaped Luxury Beanbags
Bottega Veneta Presents the Art Collection Inspired by Noah's Ark
Modern Baby Apparel Lines
Gerber Childrenswear Launches Modern Moments™ by Gerber® Lifestyle Brand
Animated Turtle Clothing Collections
Shein's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is Kid-Friendly
Comprehensive Summer Lifestyle Capsules
Jakks Pacific is Unveiling a New Lifestyle Collection
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
Primark & Disney Unveil a Collection Inspired by The Lion King
Child-Friendly AI Doodles
Dodoboo Uses AI to Turn a Child's Doodles into Art
Expanding Nostalgic Furniture Collections
IKEA's Nytillverkad Collection Launched New Pieces
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Enchanting Kid's Beauty Boxes
Dans Un Jardin Launches the Princesse Jujube Collection
Resilience-Focused Children's Books
Savvy Suzanna Inspires Young Entrepreneurs with Creativity
Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines
Peanuts and OOLY Unveil an Arts and Crafts Collection for Kids
Kid-Friendly Cartoon Bedding
Brooklinen Teams Up with Sesame Street on a New Kids Collection
Parental Gift Generators
The Parent Present Gift Generator Supports Gen Z & Millennial Shoppers
Skill-Building Play Kitchens
The Real Life Play Kitchen by Lovevery Safely Sharpens Motor Skills
Gaming-Inspired Headphone Campaigns
Nazarian Films Aims to Engage a Younger Generations
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
April Fool's Lifestyle Collections
Nugget Introduced Its 'Most Trendiest - High Endiest' Line Yet
Culturally Influenced Baby Apparel
Isla and Mimi Made a Baby Collection Using Indigenous Artistry
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Kids Art Marketplaces
Kid Art Show is A Safe Platform for Kids to Sell Their Art and Creativity