From animal prints to products that last to grandma chic, there’s something new for every parent out there
The ABC Kids Expo, North America’s leading juvenile products showcase, recently concluded its 2025 edition in Las Vegas. Thousands of products, spanning strollers, car seats, clothing, and furniture, debuted at this premier event. Organizers diligently explored the bustling showroom floor to uncover the most notable trends shaping the industry.
“We continue to see companies both big and small stepping up their level of innovation,” shared Aaron Pederson, President of All Baby & Child, ABC Kids Expo. “New products are solving problems, streamlining daily tasks, and overall making parenting a little easier.”
Here are the standout trends that emerged from the show:
1. Animal Prints Everywhere
From strollers to bottles and carriers, bold animal patterns are making waves. Designs featuring leopard and zebra prints in vibrant colors dominated the scene, bringing a playful yet chic aesthetic to parenting essentials.
2. Connected Home Technology
Tech-forward solutions are revolutionizing baby care. This year’s highlights include bassinets with built-in tech features, sound machines that activate in response to crying, and monitors capable of interpreting a baby’s cry. These innovations are designed to simplify and enhance the parenting experience.
3. Rust and Desert Tones
Deep reds, yellows, oranges, and browns, along with Western-inspired prints, are trending across categories. These earthy tones were prominently featured in clothing, swaddles, pacifiers, and even strollers, offering a warm, modern palette for parents.
4. Products Built to Last
Sustainability and longevity are key focuses this year. Brands are introducing multi-functional products like strollers that convert to trikes, car seats that grow from infant to booster, and bottles that transform into sippy cups. These versatile items are designed to support families for years.
5. Grandma Chic
The nostalgic charm of “grandma chic” is trending, with modern updates. Checkered patterns on gliders, Liberty of London-inspired clothing, and elegant storage solutions for playrooms evoke timeless sophistication with a contemporary twist.
6. Revolutionary Travel Products
Travel-friendly innovations were a show highlight. Compact strollers that fit in airplane overhead bins, rideable luggage for kids, and FAA-approved breast milk chillers are making family travel easier than ever.
7. Licensed Characters
Beloved characters are everywhere. From Peanuts and Batman to Disney and Eric Carle, iconic licenses are appearing across wagons, strollers, feeding products, and apparel, adding a touch of magic for parents and kids alike.
This year’s ABC Kids Expo showcased more than 350 exhibitors in a sold-out event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The 2025 show tripled its footprint from the previous year, reflecting the growing momentum of the juvenile products industry.
The next ABC Kids Expo will take place from May 13-15, 2026, at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV. This trade-only event is not open to the public. For more details, visit theabcshow.com.
