Global Baby and Child Proofing Products Market 2016-2020

Global outlook of the baby and child proofing products market

Technavio’s market research analysts predict the global baby and child proofing products market to grow steadily during the forecast period and post a CAGR of almost 7% by 2020. This industry research report identifies the rise in the number of hotels and resorts offering childproof rooms to be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of this baby and child proofing products market in the coming years. With access to information on child injury and the awareness on the availability of products to prevent it, there is an increasing preference among parents to opt for kid-friendly hotels and resorts. This, in turn, compels hotels and resorts to offer baby and child proof services. For instance, luxury hotels including JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Kerry Hotel Beijing, and The Ritz-Carlton in Dubai offer to provide kid-friendly accommodations with amenities and entertainment activities for kids.

In terms of geographical regions, Europe will be the major revenue contributor to the market throughout the next four years. Factors such as campaigns run by the local governments to ensure the safety of the babies and kids, product innovations, and the rise in the number of childbirths, will drive the market’s growth prospects. Moreover, the need to identify potential safety risks that induce parents to prefer an expert opinion will also fuel the growth of the child and baby proofing products growth in this region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The market is characterized by the presence of a considerable number of baby and child proofing companies and since all players compete to gain major market shares, the competitive environment is intense. The increasing awareness on the need to ensure the safety and security of babies and the benefits of baby and child safety products will propel the demand for the same. This will in turn, intensify the level of competition among market players resulting in market consolidation. To sustain the competition and retain market shares, vendors have the need to distinguish their products and services through a clear and unique value proposition.

Some of the leading vendors in the market are -

• Cardinal Gates
• Dorel Juvenile
• Dreambaby
• KidCo
• Munchkin

The other prominent vendors in the market are ClevaMama, DEX PRODUCTS, Evenflo, KidKusion, Mommy's Helper, North States, Prince Lionheart, Regalo Baby, and Summer Infant.

Segmentation by distribution channel and analysis of the baby and child proofing products market

• Hypermarkets and supermarkets
• Specialty stores
• Pharmacies
• Drugstores
• Other retailers

During 2015, the specialty stores segment accounted for the major market shares and dominated the child and baby safety products market. Owing to the preference of customers to purchase baby and child care products from stores that offer products specifically for children, the recent years witnessed a rapid increase in the number of specialty stores. Babies "R" Us and FirstCry are some of the major players in this market segment.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the baby and child proofing products market

• Home locks and latches for baby proofing
• Baby proofing gateway products
• Baby and childproofing products for electrical appliances

The home locks and latches for babyproofing segment include various products such as furniture locks and latches, bathroom locks and latches, furniture corner and edge safety and bumper, kitchen locks and latches, and furniture straps. According to this market research and analysis, this market segment dominated the industry during 2015.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global baby and child proofing products market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global baby and child proofing products market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global baby and child proofing products market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global baby and child proofing products market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global baby and child proofing products market?

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