Out Now! Spring Summer 2026 Baby & Kids Trends

Get ready for Spring Sumer 2026!

Our Spring Summer 2026 Baby & Kids Trend Forecast is out now on My TrendBible.

Available as part of our premium trend subscription My TrendBible, or purchased individually via our Trend Store, our seasonal trend forecasts are a valuable design and insight tool for those working in the baby and kids industry.

What themes can I expect? 

For Spring Summer 2026, our Baby & Kids themes reflect a desire to embrace simplicity and regain emotional balance. With humble aspirations, and drawing upon the childhood memories of parents and caregivers, agendas are cleared and space is made for boredom and free play. From birding to scrapbooking, children are immersed in activities that foster delayed gratification and encourage finding joy and wonder in the everyday.

What’s included in the Baby & Kids Trend forecast?

• 4 x key trends shaping the future of the Baby and Kids industry: Complete with backstory to illustrate their commercial relevance, emotional drivers and compelling storytelling.
• 32 x PANTONE® referenced colours: Across 4 x carefully curated colour palettes with considered colour combinations and usage guidance to translate each palette for baby, toddler or kids products.
• 6 key seasonal colours: Highlighting the newest and most noteworthy shades of the season
• Material and finish direction: Covering soft furnishings, furniture, hard goods, paper goods and play categories.
• Comprehensive print direction: Covering key motifs, coordinates and typography.
• Key play moment analysis: for anyone developing new formats for toys and games.
• Commercially led product direction: Demonstrating how key shapes, materials, icons and colours can be applied across a variety of categories.
• Downloadable content library: Instant access to the image library (including all image credits) and digital colour swatches.
• Watch on-demand: Get deeper insights and more inspiration in our Trend Editor walkthrough video.

Available as part of our premium trend subscription My TrendBible, our seasonal trend forecasts are a valuable forecasting tool for those working in the baby and kids industry. Detailing the broader lifestyle context through to colour and design inspiration, our Baby & Kids Spring Summer 2026 Trend Forecast will guide you through the season and help you to develop commercially successful products and relevant messaging.