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Kidtronics

Gadgets for children create a burgeoning generation of tech-savvy toddlers

Implications - Kids these days have much more than storybooks, plush toys and building blocks at their fingertips. Never before has such a plethora of kiddie electronics and gadgets been available to this tiny consumer market. For now, these products are targeted to parents, but any smart marketer knows that brand loyalty starts at a young age. The more important question is, what gadgets and gizmos can be remodeled and repackaged for the grammar school audience?
Trend Themes
1. Tech Education for Kids - Develop a line of educational devices to engage young learners with technology.
2. Social Media for Kids - Create kid-friendly social media platforms, toys, and gadgets to teach social skills and promote interaction.
3. Family-friendly Technology - Develop and market technological devices that promote family bonding and allow for easy parent-child communication.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology (edtech) - Develop new technology-based educational tools for young learners.
2. Toy Manufacturing - Create and market innovative and interactive toys that incorporate technology.
3. Communication Technology - Develop new technologies that promote easy communication between family members.
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7 Featured, 63 Examples:
764,537 Total Clicks
Date Range:
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Featured Examples

play_circle_filledVideo Camera Containers
Video Camera Containers
The LunchCommunicator Lunch Box Helps Parent and Child Relationships
The LunchCommunicator lunch box seems to be feeding on the social technological advancements that have cropped up in the last few years. An innovative food container, it is designed to keep children and… MORE
Fairy Tale Mirrors
Fairy Tale Mirrors
The Romy Van Den Broe Mirror is Perfect for Artists and Children
Designer Romy Van Den Broe's mirror 'Through the Looking Glass' is the perfect accessory for children and artists. While you can probably draw on a mirror any time you want, 'Through the Looking Glass'… MORE
Single-Button Cellphones
Single-Button Cellphones
The ZTE Corp Softbank Phone is Made Simple for Children
I can't believe I haven't stumbled upon something like the ZTE Corp Softbank cellphone earlier. It's the perfect little gadget for both the young and the elderly. Probably the simplest cellphone on the… MORE
Kid-Friendly Tablets
Kid-Friendly Tablets
The Fable Tablet Brings the Latest Technology to Children
Brought to you by Isabella Products in collaboration with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, the Fable tablet boasts a 7-inch, hi-res LCD display with a touchscreen navigation system that promotes easy gaming,… MORE
Infant iPhone Apps
Infant iPhone Apps
This HAPPYBABY 'First Alphabet Flash Cards' App Helps Younglings Learn Letters
The HAPPYBABY 'First Alphabet Flash Cards' app keeps up with technological innovation by taking young education aids to iTechnology. The key advantage of the app is its mobility, however it also combines… MORE
Social Media Baby Toys
Social Media Baby Toys
The IOBR Toy Block Updates Toddlers' Statuses
Since children are inevitably becoming more engaged in the world of telecommunications, why not have them start updating their statuses at an even earlier age with the IOBR toy block? The IOBR toy block… MORE
Laptops with Handles
Laptops with Handles
The Lenovo Classmate+ PC is Designed for Greasy-Fingered Children
It seems like laptops are almost as common as teddy bears these days, and the Lenovo Classmate+ PC offers a new toy for the child of the 21st century. Essentially a rebranded Intel Classmate computer,… MORE

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