These October 2018 Life Stages trends range from matching familial footwear to child-friendly AR headsets. While Mockas Loafers creates handcrafted footwear in sizes for fathers and sons -- with each pair made from Peruvian leather -- 'Holo Cap' is a conceptual headset that aims to make playtime a more interactive and educational experience for kids.
Another product to note is the LÍLLÉbaby infant carrier which boasts a durable, convertible and weather-proof design that is ideal for families who enjoy spending time active and outdoors. Additionally, innovations like Megan Menne's adorable line of handmade felt toys is designed for kids while drawing inspiration from pop culture iconography that parents will identify with. Her most recent release is a collection of Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Scones. Each felt-made item encourages hands-on play versus screen time while referencing Starbucks' iconic autumn beverage.
Other October 2018 Life Stages trends to note include seamless banking apps for younger generations who seek to be more financially independent and Gen-Z makeup brands that offer a diverse collection of fun and age-appropriate cosmetics.
Top 70 Life Stages Trends in October
From Child-Friendly AR Headsets to Matching Familial Footwear:
Jana Pijak — Oct 28, 2018 — Life-Stages
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Housing Crisis-Addressing Compact Units
Grimshaw's Prefab Homes are Affordable Housing Solutions
69
Stylish Workstation Dexterity Toys
The 'Venn Puzzle' is a High-Quality Device for Mental Breaks
68
Indonesian Punk-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Public Culture Launches a Stylish and Graphic-Heavy Line
67
Gen Z-Targeting Makeup Brands
Marta Veludo & Another Studio Produce a Whimsical Brand Identity
66
Imaginative Bedroom Supplies
Todd Oldham Introduces the Home Capsule For Kid Made Modern
65
Shareable Toy Subscription Services
Whirli Redefines the Meaning Behind Playtime & Builds Value
64
Modern Youth Fashion Brand
Youth-Centric COLLUSION Celebrates Millennials & Gives Them a Voice
63
Whimsically Interactive Candy Installations
Candytopia is a Vibrant Real-Life Candy Wonderland
62
Child-Friendly AR Headsets
The Conceptual 'Holo Cap' Packs Advanced Technology into a Comfy Hat
61
Whimsical Holographic Design Identities
Obé Taps into Futura for a Sleek, Eye-Catching Aesthetic
60
Sleek Baby Gear Collections
Milk & Honey Babies Offers a Variety of Elegant & Functional Styles
59
Interactive Child Companion Toys
'Lummee' Helps Kids Get to Sleep, Wake Up and Enjoy Music
58
Whimsical Family-Run Kid Shops
Treehouse Offers Eclectic Collections and Creative Spaces for Kids
57
Pop Culture-Referencing Dystopian Art
Daniel Arsham's '3018' Exhibition is Raw and Future-Facing
56
Intergalactic Franchise Robot Toys
The Star Wars furReal Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie is Interactive
55
Inventive Ziplock Bathtubs
This Flexible Bath Solves Three Major Problems Associated with Bathtubs
54
Kimono-Inspired Baby Clothes
The Easy Peasy Kimono by Kiboro is Designed for Easy Infant Dressing
53
Protective Bulletproof Backpacks
Masada Armor Designs Bulletproof Backpacks for Kids
52
Practical Programming Kits
Makeblock's Neuron Explorer Kit Teaches Apple's Programming Language
51
Vitals-Monitoring Baby Devices
The 'VIA' Baby Monitoring System by Christina Wolf is Simple to Use
50
Connected Child Toothbrushes
The DEENO-SAUR Toothbrush Lets Parents Keep an Eye on Oral Habits
49
Multifunctional Childhood Nightlights
The Hatch Baby Rest Night Light Helps Kids Rest Easy
48
Kid-Friendly Frozen Foods
The Frozen Food Products for Kids by Ella's Kitchen are Healthy
47
Educational Changemaker Kits
littleBits' Inventor Kits Inspire Kids to Change the World with STEM
46
Short-Form Video Apps
TikTok and Musical.ly Build a Platform That Enables Creativity & Expression
45
Video Game-Themed Game Boards
A New Fortnite Monopoly Board Reinvents the Classic Board Games
44
AR Robot Franchise Masks
The Transformers Bee Vision Bumblebee AR Experience Mask is Interactive
43
Real-Time Child Trackers
The Weenect Kids Alerts Parents When a Child Leaves Authorized Areas
42
Embarrassing Strategic Party Games
'Jackwagon' Has Players Performing Peculiar Tasks for Dollars
41
AR-Enhanced Candy Packaging
KONTI's Wrappers Connect Kids to Short Cartoons & Full-Length Films
40
Ever-Changing Gradient Puzzles
This Color-Changing Puzzle by Clemens Habicht is Complex
39
Active Baby Carriers
LÍLLÉbaby Created a Baby Carrier for Active and Adventurous Families
38
Kid-Friendly Colorful Restaurants
The Pop Shop Offers a Unique Menu of Modern Comfort Food
37
Connected Hearing Aid Devices
Oticon's HearingFitness is Centered Around Health Improvement
36
Unfortunate Ultimatum Card Games
The Savage Choices Party Game Offers Offensive Humor for Players
35
Kid-Friendly Fiber-Infused Water
'hellowaterkids' Shares Flavored, No-Sugar Beverages for Youth
34
Video Game-Inspired Board Games
The Horizon Zero Dawn Board Game Immerses Players in Detail
33
Towering Timber Housing Complexes
Anders Berensson Architects Proposes Timber Towers in Sweden
32
Screenless STEM Toys
Robotix's Taco Playbits is a Tangible Toy That Teaches Coding to Kids
31
Programmable Robot Balls
The Sphero BOLT Can Operate Independently or with Other Units
30
Engaging Digital Book Alternatives
Yarn Offers Entertaining Chat & Text Stories to Digital Nomads
29
Millennial-Focused Banking Platforms
Zag Bank's Business Puts Millennial Banking to the Forefront
28
Stabilizing Toddler Shoes
Hush Puppies' Paw-Flex Technology Supports Young Ones Learning to Walk
27
Youth-Friendly Nail Trimmers
Vanro's Babynice Electric Nail Trimmer is Safe, Quick and Effective
26
Convenient Cashless Payment Apps
NETSpay is a Popular Digital Payment App from Singapore
25
Strategic Escapism Board Games
The 'No Escape' Board Game Has Players Fighting to Escape in Time
24
Affordable Healthy Food Options
Berries and Blooms Offers Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and a Salad Bar
23
Felt Pumpkin Latte Toys
Megan Menne Sells Pumpkin Spice Lattes and Scones Made Out of Felt
22
Inclusive Content Digital Platforms
The Uproxx Site Caters to the Digital Male Demographic
21
Handmade Monogrammed Treat Totes
These Halloween Treat Bags are Durable and Customized
20
Matching Familial Footwear
The Mockas Loafers Come in Sizes for Fathers and Sons
19
Stackable Creative Toys
Piks Helps to Develop a Child’s Concentration and Imagination
18
Tasty Vegan Teething Gels
The Jack N' Jill Teething Gel Naturally Alleviates Discomfort
17
Disney Princess Baking Sets
Disney Eats is Now Selling an Adorable Princess-Themed Baking Set
16
Kid-Friendly Essential Oil Sets
The dōTERRA Kids Collection Supports the Mind, Body & Emotions
15
Business Savings Bank Accounts
Masthaven Bank Branches Out its Expertise as a Specialist Lender
14
Goal-Centric Banking Services
Tangerine Introduces its Goals Service to Help Customers Save Money
13
Outrageous Acting Party Games
'Unruly Bastards' Requires Players to Act Out Unorthodox Scenes
12
Online Financial Education Courses
Community Spirit Bank Educates Students Through Money$mart
11
Customer-Celebrating Campaigns
TD Introduces #TDThanksYou for Customer Appreciation Day
10
Digitalized Healthcare Services
Wema Bank Introduces a New Healthcare Product in Nigeria
9
Low-Cost DIY Robot Kits
The UBTECH JIMU Robot BuilderBots Series: Overdrive Kit is Interactive
8
Sustainable Model Turbines
The LEGO Vestas Wind Turbine is Finally Available to the Public
7
Award-Winning Video Streaming Channels
The Vlog Squad on Youtube is Ultra-Popular Among Gen Z
6
Affectionate Animalistic Robots
The WowWee Alive Cubs Let Kids Adopt a Tiger Cub
5
Simplistic Mortgage Managing
The Digital Mortgage Experience Enables Control Through The Phone
4
Online Dashboard Card Services
The New Chase Slate Credit Dashboard Gives Insights Every Month
3
On-Demand Streaming Experiences
The Top-Rated PlayStation Vue Allows for a Multi-Device Stream
2
Online Mortgage Prequalifications
RBC's True House Affordability Tool Calculates Mortgage Support
1
Family-Focused Bank Offers
Amãna Bank Limits Its Latest Promotional Rewards to New Parents
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Spooky Infant Essentials
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Doll-Themed Fashion Collections
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Pet-Sized Clogs
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Back-To-School Disney-Inspired Fashion Lines
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Mental Health Awareness Totes
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Doll-Inspired Sneakers
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Sustainable Adapting Shoe Designs
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Collaborative Lifestyle Collections
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Problem-Solving Youth Skincare
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Boho-Chic Fashion Collections
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3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
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Nostalgic 80s-Inspired Expressive Footwear
Clarks and Netflix Launch a Stranger Things Collection
Maternity Clothing Pop-Ups
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Youth Beauty Boutiques
Hamleys Boutique: Be You is an Inspiring Space for Kids Ages Four to 14
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
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Metaverse-Launched Luxury Fashion Collections
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Footwear-Inspired Puzzle Brand Partnerships
Nike and LEGO Launch a Multiyear Partnership
Virtual Holiday Shopping Experiences
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Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
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Multichannel Retail Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' 'Happy Lolidays' Campaign is Engaging
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
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®
Adaptable Kids' Headphones
Morrama Collaborates with Batch.Works on Kibu
Generationally Fused Footwear Series
Clarks and Tokyo Senior Generation Join Forces on a Capsule
Best-Selling Adaptive Apparel
Anthropologie Launches a New Adaptive Apparel Capsule
Kid-Safe Makeup Kits
Jovy Makes EWG VERIFIED Makeup with Plant-Based Ingredients for Play
90s-Inspired Retro Trainers
Lily McMenamy and Axel Arigato Team Up to Explore Motion
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Ultra-Modern Baby Gear
Nuna & Liberty London Collaborate to Introduce the Fantasy Land Collection
Streetwear Experimental Kids Capsules
The Ksubi 'Kids' Collection Arrives Ahead of the Holidays
Sensory Immersion Tools
Lifelines Activate the Body's Natural Stress Relivers
Collaborative Technical Apparel Capsule
UNDERCOVER and The North Face Join on a New Collection
Japanese-Made All-Leather Footwear
Hender Scheme Launches a Look at its Winter/Spring 2025 Series
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Stealthy Baggy Textural Boots
Loewe Presents a Black Colorway of the Toy Boot for the Season
Vibrant Children's Fall Fashion
nununu Recently Launched Its Fall 2023 Capsule & Its Eye-Catching
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
Life-Sized Clog Costumes
This Croctober, a Crocs Costume is Launching for Halloween
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
e.l.f. Cosmetics Launches a New Shopping App for the Apple Vision Pro
Fashion-Forward Baby Lines
Huggies is Unveiling its First Babywear Line for Australian Consumers
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Empowering Menopause Campaigns
GenM's Live Your Best Menopause Supports Confidence & Choice
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
Elegant Family-Dedicated Apparel
Chet Lo's SS25 Collection Honors His Mother
Holographic Game-Inspired Apparel
PUMA Unveils a New Collaboration with PlayStation
Generation-Blending Skateboarding Campaigns
Vans' Always Out There Campaigns Nods to Y2K Styles
Period-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Nadya Okamoto Partnered with Chnge on an Exclusive Apparel Line
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Colorful Collaborative Tech Sneakers
Jae Tips and Saucony Unveil the To Do List Collection
Active-Minded Refreshing Streetwear
YoungLA Drops the First Instalment of its October Collection
Collaborative Fall-Ready Boot Capsules
KENZO and Hunter Join Forces on a New Collection
Luxury Baby Gear Collections
Romer Brings Together Timeless Style with Functional Safety Features
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Captivating Cozy Fall Fashion
Aries' Fall/Winter 2023 Capsule is Playful and Unique
Creativity-Driving Kids Apparel
Zara Announces a Collaboration with New York Label Sea
Limited Edition Diaper Prints
The Honest Company Blends Style and Practicality
Festive Fall-Centric Furniture Capsules
IKEA Unveils the HÖSTAGILLE Collection for Fall 2024
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Military-Inspired Outdoor Fashion
N.Hoolywood Releases the Test Product Exchange Service
Children-Catered Luxe Festive Collections
The New Louis Vuitton Holiday Capsule is Made for Kids
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Luxe Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
mfpen Unveils its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Understated Unisex Clothing Collections
The MYSTEPHENM VOL 1.5 Capsule Collection is Futuristic
Mom-Targeted Matching Labor Outfits
PatPat Launched a Line of Matching Labor and Delivery Outfits
Everyday Parenting Products
KeaBabies New Products are Parent-Friendly
Phygital Fashion Retail Experiences
Macy's mstylelab Digital Shopping Platform is Immersive
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Limited-Edition Luxury Strollers
Kith and Bugaboo Collaborated on a Collection for Modern Parents
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Candy-Themed Clogs
Hershey and Crocs Created a Sweet Collaboration for Halloween
Brick Builder Community Apps
The LEGO Play App Provides a Kid-Safe Space for Builders of All Ages
Preppy Kids' Apparel
Sporty & Rich Kids Offers Elevated Comfort for the Next Generation
Comforting Open-Ear Headphones
Libratone x Pantone Collab Incorporates the 2025 Color of the Year
Dynamic Fall-Centric Fashion Shows
JORDANLUCA Unveils FW24 During Milan Fashion Week
Traceable Fashion Collections
Nobody's Child Unveils its New Digital Product Passport Program
Versatile Family-Friendly Beanies
LǎoLao Creates Stylish Beanies for All Members of the Family
Kid-Friendly 3D Foot Scanners
Aetrex’s Albert 2 Pro Simplifies In-Store Shoe Shopping with Tootsie
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
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Multi-Functional Baby Carriers
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Streetwear-Informed Sporty Kits
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Kid-Friendly Modular Sofas
The Figgy Play Couch is Launching in Durable, Family-Friendly Materials
Sustainable Baby Skincare Lines
'Mini Humans' is Eco-Friendly and Safe for Sensitive Skin
Cartoon-Adorned Parenting Bags
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Social Shopping Networks
Stage TEN Empowers Creators to Build Their Own Live Shopping Channel
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
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Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
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Gamified Custom Kidswear
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Mother-Themed Hat Designs
Mother Hats Offers Stylish Headwear and Empowerment
Gamified Children's Care Products
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Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
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Doll-Inspired Kids Collections
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Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
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Game Console-Branches Streetwear
PlayStation Joins F.C. Real Bristol and SOPH on a Fashion Capsule
Sleek Kid-Oriented Apparel
Authentic Brands Group Partners with Kidz Concepts for Aéropostale Kids
Modular Fall-Ready Layered Fashion
ARCS Presents a Look at its New Range for the FW24 Season
Focus-Enhancing Eyewear Designs
Oakley Introduces the Latch Panel Lifestyle Sunglasses
Mom-Approved Baby Clothing Lines
The Maybe Baby Collection is Exclusively at Boots in the UK
QR-Equipped Fashion Collections
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Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Daycare Organization Essentials
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Kids Show Cosmetic Ranges
The Tubby Todd x Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Range is Limited-Edition
Football-Inspired Menswear Collections
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Music Journey-Exploring Fall Fashion
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Teen-Focused Makeup Lines
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British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
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Baby Blue High-Top Shoes
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Easy-to-Assemble Colorful Furniture
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Stone-Like Supportive Toys
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Mother Daughter Sun Apparel
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Personalized Child Education Apps
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Sustainable Kids Cartoon Capsules
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Eco-Conscious Apparel Acquisitions
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Indian Baby Care Debuts
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Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
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Retro Arcade-Themed Capsules
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Fall Influencer-Backed Capsules
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Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
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Childhood Memory Capturing Apps
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Collectible Baby Smartphone Capsules
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Tycoon-Style Beauty Games
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Curated Autumnal Retailer Collections
ALDI Finds for September Help Shoppers Kick Off Fall
Parental Guidance Shopping Apps
The 'Auggie' App Connects Experienced Parents to New Ones
Growth-Inspired Spring-Ready Fashion
FACETASM's Coming of Age Capsule Readies for SS24
Concierge-Style Nursery Stores
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External Photo-Taking Features
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Premium Fall-Ready Footwear Designs
Hender Scheme Presents its Latest Lineup for Fall 2023