The biggest parenting trends of 2018, according to Pinterest

Are you an avid Pinterest user?

It's a very nifty (not to mention visually gratifying) resource for parents, for everything from food to decor to hacks, which is why we could lose hours on the site on any given evening. Apparently, we're not alone - Pinterest makes the claim that one in three parents use the site and has just revealed what it reckons all mums and dads will be into in 2018. High on the list of priorities for parents right now is the environment - saves for eco-friendly clothing and wooden toys are on the up on Pinterest as we all turn to more sustainable solutions to life with kids. Also set to be big this year are teething necklaces. The site reports that saves for these teething soothers are up 146 per cent. They can be handy, but be careful which kind you choose - check out our articles on teething necklaces here and here. When it comes to decor, parents are shunning traditional, twee colour palettes in favour of more stylish designs. Saves for 'mature nursery' and 'modern nursery' have increased by 85 per cent. Check out our favourite minimalist kids' bedrooms here for some inspo. Wall decals are also big in interiors for parents - saves for them are up 219 per cent. Other big trends for parents on Pinterest for 2018 include building forts (saves are up 108 per cent), weighted blankets (up 259 per cent), baby trackers (up 58 per cent), baby prep (up 207 per cent) and, randomly, pom-pom decor (444 per cent). You can check out the full report here.