Pinterest Predicts the 10 Biggest Parenting Trends of 2018

Once a transient dwelling created and deconstructed during a single play session, forts are now serious business. Permanent forts are becoming a mainstay in hip nurseries, and more and more parents are looking to jump on the trend, buoying up searches for "forts" 108 percent year over year on Pinterest.

Pinterest moms are looking to up their jewelry game in the new year by having their necklaces both look great and cut babies' teeth. Teething necklace searches are up 146 percent year over year, and with modern and stylish options kids can really sink their teeth into, this is a trend we can get behind!

Plastic is out; wood is in. Pinterest saves of au naturale toys are up 173 percent, which means you can expect to see more toys like this adorable Treehouse Play Set ($199) in 2018.

This year, new parents are taking baby prep very seriously. They're compiling bucket lists, researching newborn essentials, and getting meal prep done far in advance by saving pins like New Leaf Wellness's 15 Chicken Crock-Pot Freezer Meals For After Baby. And they're using Pinterest to do it, pushing "baby prep" searches up 207 percent.

Nurseries have been becoming increasingly sophisticated over the past few years, but now, in addition to being stylish, they're also going mod. Searches for "modern nursery" and "mature nursery" are up 85 percent year over year. Expect sleek furniture, dark wall colors, and bold art choices in babies' rooms during the year ahead.

There's always been a certain set of parents committed to eco-friendly childrearing, but in 2018 it's safe to say that sustainable parenting is going to extend well beyond cloth diapers. Parents are seeking ways to dress, feed, and tote their babies in products that are better for the planet, pushing "eco-friendly clothing" searches alone up 750 percent year over year.

Weighted blankets jumped onto the radar in 2017 for their anxiety-calming and sleep-aiding qualities, but it seems 2018 is going to be their year to shine. "Weighted blanket" searches are up 259 percent as parents look to DIY or purchase their way to a good night's sleep for themselves and their little ones.

New parents aren't messing around when it comes to tracking their babies' milestones. "Baby tracker" saves are up 58 percent year over year, with moms and dads looking up apps and printable cheat sheets to record everything from bottle feedings to major milestones.

Wall decals have always been popular in kids' rooms, but the options have never been so stylish — and the 219 percent increase in searches for them proves it! Removable art from Etsy and Chromantics, like this Watercolor Cactus ($30), look more high-design than dorm chic. And considering how quickly kids grow and change, we love that you can easily keep swapping in new decals to stay current with their interests.

This year is going to be the year of yarn when it comes to child and family home decor! From cute pom-poms to soft rugs to playful mobiles, DIY yarn decor is on the rise; in fact, searches for "pom-pom decor" alone are up 444 percent year over year. Yowza!