From a Global Toy News perspective, the continued growth and evolution of the ABC Kids Expo 2026 highlights how influential the juvenile and early childhood category has become within the broader toy and family lifestyle industry. The addition of the New Product Showcase reflects a larger trend happening across trade events globally — buyers, media and influencers want curated discovery experiences that help cut through the noise and spotlight innovation faster. In an era where social media buzz and creator visibility can accelerate a product overnight, creating centralized “what’s new” destinations is becoming just as important as the booth itself.
It’s also notable to see established brands like UPPAbaby, Radio Flyer and TOMY featured alongside emerging companies, reinforcing how the juvenile space continues to blend legacy trust with startup-style innovation. For retailers heading into late 2026 and 2027 planning, expos like ABC Kids become critical indicators of where consumer demand is shifting — particularly around multifunctional products, developmental play, convenience-driven parenting solutions and lifestyle-focused family brands. The strong exhibitor and media turnout also signals confidence in the category despite ongoing economic pressures, showing that baby, family and early childhood products remain a resilient and highly competitive segment.
LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The ABC Kids Expo 2026, North America’s largest gathering of juvenile products, returns to the Mandalay Bay Resort + Convention Center from May 13–15, 2026, bringing together over 3,000 attendees and 320+ exhibiting brands for three days of product discovery and demonstration.
In its 22nd year, ABC Kids Expo continues to be the premier show where brands preview new products, shape industry trends, and drive overall category growth for the remainder of the year and heading into 2027. Across the show floor, attendees will find hundreds of product debuts spanning baby gear, nursery, feeding, toys, and family lifestyle categories.
A new addition to the 2026 show is the launch of the New Product Showcase, featuring more than 60 brands. The showcase is designed to make it easier for buyers, media, and creators to easily navigate through a suite of emerging brands and new product innovation in one centralized destination. Featured brands in the showcase include:
“The energy around this year’s show really reflects what ABC Kids Expo is all about, which is bringing the industry together to see what’s new and what’s next,” said Aaron Pederson, All Baby & Child, ABC Kids Expo. “We’ve got strong exhibitor participation and record-breaking media and influencer attendance. The introduction of the New Product Showcase is a perfect example of how we’re evolving the experience and value we bring to our exhibitors, buyers, and attendees, as well as showcasing what’s coming next in the industry.”
The ABC Kids Expo is open to media and industry officials. For more details about ABC Kids Expo, visit www.theabcshow.com and follow @theabcshow on Instagram.
About All Baby & Child
ABC Kids Expo (All Baby & Child), founded in March 2003, is a non-profit organization dedicated to producing events on behalf of the juvenile products industry. The corporation’s main objective and purpose are to act as a business league that helps organize and manage trade shows to benefit juvenile product manufacturers, specialty store retailers, distributors, and manufacturers’ representatives.
