Upcoming Trade Shows Köln, Germany for Toys

Kind + Jugend contributes significantly to Cologne’s toy industry as an international procurement platform, which successfully generates excitement and buzz each year. The trade fair showcases innovations in baby and children’s products and shines the spotlight on local manufacturers. The fair regularly features approximately 1000 exhibitors from 46 countries, offering a diverse array of products and innovations tailored for babies, toddlers, and parents alike. Attendees can expect a comprehensive range of offerings, spanning travel systems, children's furniture, textiles, clothing, hygiene items, safety and networked electronics, as well as educational and recreational toys. However, Kind + Jugend is more than just a platform for product showcases; it serves as a source of inspiration for retailers through special events, informative lectures in the Trend Forum, and the prestigious Innovation Award ceremony. Renowned for fostering progress in the industry, Kind + Jugend continues to push boundaries by providing 20 ambitious companies with the opportunity to spotlight their creative concepts in a dedicated start-up area. This initiative not only emphasizes innovation but also international collaboration, with selected start-ups representing 11 countries, including South Korea, Israel, and the United States, alongside European counterparts. Among the innovative products set to debut in the Start-up Area is Babymoon, which is based in the Netherlands will unveil an adjustable baby carrier designed to evolve with the child, offering ergonomic spinal support for newborns, promoting healthy hip development, and facilitating skin-on-skin contact. Emma Healthcare from South Korea introduces the BebeLucy smart baby crib, equipped with AI technology and an accompanying app that enables parents to monitor their baby's sleep cycle, heart rate, as well as room temperature and humidity. Glo Pals, an American exhibitor, will showcase water-activated, light-up sensory toys, each boasting a unique personality and color. Inspired by a child with autism, Glo Pals engage children in sensory exercises while adding vibrancy to bath time.