Education is a huge focus when it comes to this collection of March 2015 youth trends. Although the element of play is undeniable, businesses and brands are looking for ways to bring more substance to toys and other child-centered pastimes that will not only resonate with parents and guardians, but also foster lasting benefits throughout children's formative years well into adulthood.
Not to mention that a clear separation from gender-specific products are being explored more and more. Some of these products are heavily featured in this collection of March 2015 youth trends. Interestingly, they bend gender expectation in surprising ways. For instance, femininity is brought to remote-controlled cars -- a toy more often associated with boys. Yet one of the stand out products is a connected Barbie, which is capable of holding an organic conversation with people.
Top 50 Youth Trends in March
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Tiny Drone Toys
SKEYE Nano Drone Buzzes Like an Electronic Insect, Navigating Nooks and Crannies
48
Urban Youngster Fashion
Heart N Soul Offers Spunky Clothing and Accessories for Little Ones
47
Educational Board Games
The Hubo Cubo Offers Learning Opportunities in a Sustainable Package
46
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
45
Child Coding Playsets
Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot
44
Adorable Dog Lights
Luminose Lamp Will Sit and Stand to Your Command for Directional Illumination
43
Playful Slotted Carpetscapes
Pocket Rug Lets You Stash Toys and Create Unique Settings for Games
42
Plaited Paper Packaging
Hybrid Crayon Candles are Tucked into Slots and Folds a an Eco Container
41
Child Drawing Tattoos
Amazing Dad Turns His Son's Doodles into Inked Body Art
40
Upcycled Eco Childrenswear
Petite Marin's Eco Kids' Clothes Are Made from Old Menswear Items
39
Illuminating Doll Boxes
This Toy Box Packaging for a Doll Doubles as a Lamp
38
Tiny Pink Trailers
This Girls' Toy Tractor Shows How a Macho Machine Can Be Made Fun and Feminine
37
Responsible Kite Packaging
Lily Li's Versatile Design Can be Repurposed as Storage and Supplies
36
Pop-Out Sticker Boxes
This Fun Sticker Box Design Features an Excited Easter Bunny
35
Kid-Safe 3D Printers
Bonsai Labs' 3D Printer for Kids Operates at a Lower Temperature
34
Boxy Snack Packaging
Exotic Edibles for Kids Are Contained Within Bird-Themed, Beveled-Lid Cartons
33
Disney Toy Vehicles
The Frozen Jeep Wrangler Gives Young Fans an Adventurous Spin
32
Internet-Connected Dolls
My Friend Cayla is a Toy That Has Smart Conversations with Kids
31
Youthful Sport Shoes
The Nike Hypervenom Youth Collection Targets Young Athletes
30
Avant-Garde Cotton Candy
Lola's Cloud's Organic Cotton Candy Embraces New Flavors and Ingredients
29
Educational Phone-Unlocking Apps
The Unlock Lessons Vivo App Makes Kids Correctly Answer Questions
28
Intentionally Bad Valentines
These Crudely Drawn Love Letters Show You Care in an Unartistic Way
27
Instant Oatmeal Cups
MOM Brands' Prepackaged Oatmeal Makes Prepping Breakfasts and Snacks Easy
26
Barbie Remote Control Cars
This Toy is Capable of 360 Degree Acrobatic Stunts
25
Internet-Connected Dolls
Hello Barbie Uses ToyTalk Technology to Have Real Conversations with Kids
24
Beacon Treasure Hunts
Australia's Bendigo Marketplace Hosts Hi-Tech Family Scavenger Hunts
23
Eccentrically Scented Soaps
This 'Monkey Farts Soap' Smells Like Fresh Bananas, Mangos and Kiwi
22
Hi-Tech Cartoon Toys
Disney Dream Play Uses Augmented Reality to Bring Figurines to Life
21
Spherical Music Boxes
The Mozartkugel Music Sphere Blasts Classical Music at the Turn of a Dial
20
Schoolyard-Tough Laptops
Dell's Chromebook 11 is Designed For the Educational Space
19
Augmented Toy Apps
LEGO X Adds a High-Tech Element to Building Block Play
18
Potted Easter Baskets
This DIY Easter Basket Upcycles an Old Belt and a Flower Pot
17
Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs
Eco Eggs Are Wrapped in a Renewable Plant-Based Casing
16
Bright Toadstool Lights
This Mushroom Lamp is a Glowing Symbol of Biological Metamorphosis
15
Toy-Creating Kiosks
PieceMaker's 3D Printing Booth Dispenses Tiny Customized Toys
14
Perceptive Social Apps
GetYou Tests How Well You Think You Know Strangers
13
Supercomputer Dinosaur Toys
CogniToys Makes Smart Interactions Powered by IBM Technology
12
Kinetic Spelling Games
Spelling Stomp Has Kids Step on an Interactive Mat to Learn Words
11
Parent-Informing Daycare Platforms
The HiMama App Offers a Daily, Real-Time Child Activity Report
10
Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
9
Kid-Friendly Video Apps
The Vine Kids App Provides Content Curated for Children
8
Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
7
Feminine Remote-Control Cars
Just Girls Creates a Battery-Powered Camero for the Fairer Gender
6
Ballooner Jungle Gyms
A Hot-Air Balloon Swing May Grace a Riverside Park in Queens, New York
5
Child-Friendly Video Platforms
YouTube Kids Provides a Safe Place for Children to Watch Clips
4
Playful Childrenswear Ads
Bonpoint's Luxury Clothing Ad for Kids is an Interactive Peekaboo game
3
Student Feedback Apps
ClassDojo Helps Teachers Make Notes on a Student's Behavior
2
Crowdsourced Toy Platforms
PleyWorld is a Crowdsourced Toy Design Site for LEGO Playsets
1
Child-Friendly Drama Parodies
House of Bricks Combines 'House of Cards' and 'Three Little Pigs'
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Spherical Drone Docks
Pylons Dronairports Would Serve as Charging Stations and Safe Storage
Tiny Drone Toys
SKEYE Nano Drone Buzzes Like an Electronic Insect, Navigating Nooks and Crannies
3D-Printed Retail Platforms
This 3d Startup is Now Offering Its Products on Sears.com
Tech-Obsessed Valentine Cards
This Honest Valentine's Day Card Expresses Your Affection
Bouncy Ball Drones
GimBall by Flyability Conducts Search and Rescue in a Safe Way
Slimmed-Down Gaming Laptops
The New Alienware Laptops Made Their Debut At CES 2015
Luxurious Easter Eggs
This Hotel Chocolat Egg is for the Disconcerting Chocolate Fan
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
Playful Snack Blocks
Varvara Komarova's Snack Packaging Concept Doubles as a Toy for Kids
Clever 3D-Printed Modules
TAKT Project is in the Business of Hacking the Home
Natural 3D Printing Materials
MakerBot Introduces New Printing Composites for Iron, Wood & Stone
Pop Culture Homage Tattoos
An Australian Grandfather's Simpsons Tattoo Features 203 Characters
Augmented Reality Blocks
LEGO Connect Gives Kids 3D Virtual Visuals of Unbuilt Toy Brick Sets
Charitable Temporary Tattoos
Tattly's Temporary Tattoos for Good Help NFP Organizations
Photographic Temporary Tattoos
Picattoo Turns Your Instagram Photos into Temporary Tattoos
3D Printing Shops
Copenhagen's 3D Printhuset Makes 3D Printing Accessible to All
Upcycled Eco Childrenswear
Petite Marin's Eco Kids' Clothes Are Made from Old Menswear Items
Bovine Dairy Branding
Animal Yogurt Packaging is Visually Appealing and Totally Playful for Kids
Healthy Minimalist Food Packaging
Aleia's Gluten Free Products Focus on Key Ingredients
Origami Easter Packaging
Minieco's Printable Paper Project is Great for the Holidays
Tiny Pink Trailers
This Girls' Toy Tractor Shows How a Macho Machine Can Be Made Fun and Feminine
Pop-Out Sticker Boxes
This Fun Sticker Box Design Features an Excited Easter Bunny
Boxy Snack Packaging
Exotic Edibles for Kids Are Contained Within Bird-Themed, Beveled-Lid Cartons
Lovely Library Illustrations
Daniel Rotsztain's Sketches Celebrate Buildings That Unify Toronto
Affordable Photography Drones
The Parrot Bebop is Competitively Priced for All to Enjoy
Organic Printed Objects
Crystalline 3D Sculptures Explore the Natural Boundaries of Polyamide
Decorative Adhesive Postcards
Sticker Cards are Hong Kong Greetings That Can Be Applied Anywhere
Amphibious Camera Drones
The HexH2O Drone Can Float On Water and Snap Underwater Images
Kiddie Herbal Teas
This Packaging Was Developed as a Fun Way to Present Tea for Kids
Bizarre Birthing Apps
This Frozen App Helps Anna Deliver Her Baby
3D Printing Labs
Israel's Fab Lab Makes 3D Printing Accessible to the Public
Sustainably Packaged Malbec
The Eco Wine is Made Out of 100% Organic Grapes From Argentina
Accessible 3D Printing Software
The Leopoly App Expands to Expands to Schools and Businesses
Tilted Table Lamps
This Beveled-Bottom Light is Unable to Stand Up Straight
Internet-Connected Dolls
My Friend Cayla is a Toy That Has Smart Conversations with Kids
Beautiful Plume Lamps
The Chimney Lighting Collection Comprises Soft, Paddle-Like Forms
Nested Easter Eggs
The James Speckled Mint White Chocolate Egg is Packaged with Its Own Roost
Interactive Lunar Lighting
The Armstrong Trap Lamp Emits Rays from Its Removable Moon-Like Craters
Yogurt Cap Containers
This Yogurt Cup Concept Imagines Containers as Tiny Hats
X-Accented Area Rugs
These Kisses Carpets Bring Sweet and Colorful Details to Your Interior Decor
Retail Beacon Platforms
The GPShopper App & In-Store Beacons Enhance Retail Engagement
Realistic Grocery Store Toys
Amazon's Toy Cash Register is Battery-Operated and Lights Up
Indoor Location-Based Services
GE Lighting and ByteLight Roll Out Next-Generation LED Lighting
URL-Sending Beacons
The Blesh Physical Web Beacon Makes Smart Object Interaction Seamless
Easy-Pour Packaging
A Watering Can Fertilizer Bag Makes Tending to Your Garden a Splash
Educational Phone-Unlocking Apps
The Unlock Lessons Vivo App Makes Kids Correctly Answer Questions
Learning Language Apps
English Tutoring App Connects Teachers and Students from Around the World
Organic Oatmeal Packaging
4LIFE's Organic Food Packaging Embodies Vibrant Clean Eating
Scented Cookie Boxes
Neenah's 'Power of Paper' Printed Packaging Promotion Has Fragrant Samples
Barbie Remote Control Cars
This Toy is Capable of 360 Degree Acrobatic Stunts
Grotesque Snack Packaging
These Illustrated Monster Wrappers Depict Consumers When They're Hungry
Pastel Easter Chocolate
Mars Introduces Its Festive Chocolate Line-Up for Easter
Plant-Based Plastic Packaging
These Cheese String Snacks Come in Eco-Friendly Bio Packaging
Mythical Lip Balm Flavors
The Werewolf Lip Balm is Not for the Faint of Heart
Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
Personalized Loyalty Keychains
Physical Cookie Brings the Web's Best to Brick and Mortar Shopping
Promotional Restaurant Beacons
McDonald's Harnesses the Power of Piper for Targeted Marketing
Gravity-Defying Wands
The FunFlyStick Toy Wand Can Make the Included Fun Flyers Levitate
Remote-Controlled Mermaids
Jada Toys' Disney Ariel Radio Control Doll Rides on a Sea Horse
Infinity Display Laptops
The Dell XPS 13 Debuts an Impressive Screen at CES 2015
3D-Printed Postal Objects
The Royal Mail Creates & Sells Knickknacks with a 3D Printing Service
Easter Dessert Buffets
This Gorgeous Easter Arrangament Was Designed by Cris Mcgrath
Luxury Easter Egg Packaging
The Beautiful Prestat Chocolate Egg Contains Sea Salt Caramel Truffles
Sleek Helicopter Drones
The AR Drone 2.0 Elite Edition is Controlled by a Smartphone
Consumer Discovery Drones
The Fleye Quadcopter Can Scope Out Sites for Stationary Users
Hi-Tech Cartoon Toys
Disney Dream Play Uses Augmented Reality to Bring Figurines to Life
Parental Reminder Applications
The Honey Do List Smartphone System Allows Users to Track Tasks
Magnetic Stress Relievers
Magneto Toys Act as Therapeutic Distractions While Experiencing Low Mood
Augmented Reality Holograms
Microsoft's Windows Holographic Brings New Dimension to Virtual Worlds
Geometric Golden Lamps
Exhibit Lights Symbolize the Precious Artifacts of Museums and Galleries
Eco-Friendly Easter Eggs
Eco Eggs Are Wrapped in a Renewable Plant-Based Casing
Bright Toadstool Lights
This Mushroom Lamp is a Glowing Symbol of Biological Metamorphosis
3D Printing Toy Apps
Modio Enables Children to Design and Create Their Own Custom Action Figures
Frozen Fruity Oatmeals
Luvo's Steel-Cut Oatmeal Breakfast is Sold Frozen, Not Dry
Drone-Free Airspace
NoFlyZone.org Helps You Create Drone-Free Airspace Above Your Home
Revamped Ultra-Light Laptops (Update)
Lenovo's New ThinkPad X1 Carbon is Unveiled at CES 2015
Toy-Creating Kiosks
PieceMaker's 3D Printing Booth Dispenses Tiny Customized Toys
Hybrid Gaming Laptops
The PlayBox Incorporates Playstation 4 and Xbox 360 Into a Single Laptop
Compact Laptop Chargers
Zolt is Touted as the Smallest and Lightest Charger Ever
Refillable Beauty Tubes
The Alima Pure Velvet Lipstick Products Include Reusable Packaging
Playful Kids' Computers
The Leaptop has Educational Basics Integrated for Interactive Learning
Whimsical Clamp Lamps
W153 Light Can Clipped, But It's Also Effective as a Freestanding Table Lamp
Quizzing Gaming Apps
Latin America's Trivia Crack Takes Over the US Mobile Market
Realistic Easter Eggs
Rococo's Real Easter Egg Set Fills Hens Eggs with Hazelnut Praline
Savory Asian Breakfasts
This Oatmeal Recipe Favors Ginger, Garlic, Fish Sauce and Eggs
Location-Based Music Suggestions
Shazam Will Now Make Music Recommendations Based on Where You Are
Hybrid Business Laptops
The Portege Z20t Tablet-Laptop Hybrid Was Unveiled At CES 2015
Militant LEGO Figurines
These Tiny Military Action Figures are Designed for Combat Play
Apple Watch Games
Letterpress by NimbleBit is a Word Game Comprised of 200 Puzzles
Interactive Activity Chronographs
A Smartwatch for Kids Turns Sports and Physical Play into a Game
Lightweight Toy Pouches
This LEGO Packaging Design Cuts Down on Shipping Costs & Carbon Emissions
Eco Flat-Pack Playsets
BrikBilt's Toys Serve as a Cheap LEGO Playset Alternative
Kid-Friendly Video Apps
The Vine Kids App Provides Content Curated for Children
Cartoon Princess Suitcases
These Frozen Film Luggage Bags are Ideal For Kids to Bring on Trips
Augmented Gaming Storybooks
The Playstation 3 Wonderbook Uses AR to Bring Stories to Life
Mexican Barbie Editions
Mattel Releases Cultural Look Based on a Mariachi Band Outfit
Building Block Safari Toys
Click-a-Brick Offers an Affordable LEGO Alternative
Feminine Remote-Control Cars
Just Girls Creates a Battery-Powered Camero for the Fairer Gender
Fully Loaded Laptops
The New Dell Inspiron Laptops Were Revealed At CES 2015
Aggregated Approval Apps
Starlike Combines Likes from All Social Networks into a Single App
Travel Upgrade Games
Air France's Airline Marketing Stunt Had Travelers Compete for Better Seats
Motion-Sensing Laptops
The Acer Aspire V 17 Nitro Delights Gamers at CES 2015
Augmented Nail Art
Metaverse Makeovers' Cool Nail Art is Enhanced with Augmented Reality
App-Controlled Smart Toys
The Sphero 2.0 is a New Concept in Augmented Reality Toys
Remote Learning Apps
WizIQ Harnesses Mobile Technology for Learning on the Go
Programmable Smart Robots
Ozobot Encourages Expressive Learning and Play
Razor-Thin Gaming Laptops
The New Razer Blade Offers Improved Specs In the Same Lightweight Build
Live Music-Buying Apps
This Music Social Network Makes Supporting Bands and Artists Easier
Monstrous Diabetic Games
Monster Manor Encourages Diabetic Kids To Record Blood Glucose Levels
Latina Dress-Up Dolls
Maria is An 18" Latina Doll Made By the Pattycake Doll Company
Cinematic Networking Campaigns
Taken 3's LinkedIn Marketing Stunt Promises Skill Endorsement
Group Direct Messages
Twitter Launches Private Messaging Features for Multiple Followers
Sporty Doll Accessories
Maplelea's Hockey Gear Gets Dolls Safely Suited Up for Sports
Adorable Feline Automobiles
The Hello Kitty Remote Control Vehicle is Super Sweet
Social Networking Video Players
The Twitter Video Feature Will Be More Like YouTube Than Vine