The market is seeing a significant shift away from low-cost, disposable plastic items, often referred to as "plastic tat".
: Many parents use mass-produced fillers to generate a "culture of sameness," avoiding the social risk of being perceived as an "exceptional" or "over-the-top" mother/parent. PARTY BAG FILLERS
Research into children's birthday parties suggests that party bag fillers are less about the items themselves and more about social signaling among parents. The market is seeing a significant shift away
: Roughly 90% of parents in some surveys admitted they dislike making goody bags but continue to do so because they feel it is "expected". Consumer Trends and "Plastic Tat" disposable plastic items