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Children's Stationary Bike Toys

Fisher-Price's Think & Learn Smart Cycle Helps Kids Stay Active

— January 4, 2017 — Life-Stages
Young children today are more connected to electronic devices than ever before, and Fisher-Price's Think & Learn Smart Cycle is a way to harness that connection while still keeping kids active. The toy is essentially a stationary bicycle for kids, but it connects with either a TV monitor or a tablet to guide kids through educational games that get them to burn energy while playing.

While video games and other digital media aren't inherently bad for kids, the byproduct of these types of games is that they usually leave kids lying around sedentary while they play. With the Smart Cycle, kids can still play the digital games they've become accustomed to, but they move around and stay healthy in the process.
Trend Themes
1. Connected Exercise Toys - The rise of connected exercise toys like Fisher-Price's Think & Learn Smart Cycle present an opportunity for interactive and engaging physical activity for children.
2. Gamified Fitness - The integration of educational games into exercise equipment like the Smart Cycle creates a gamified fitness experience for kids, motivating them to stay active while having fun.
3. Active Screen Time - The concept of active screen time, as demonstrated by the Smart Cycle, offers a solution that combines digital entertainment with physical activity for children.
Industry Implications
1. Educational Toys - Incorporating interactive exercise features into educational toys like stationary bikes has the potential to revolutionize the market by promoting both physical and mental development in children.
2. Gaming and Entertainment - The gaming and entertainment industry can explore opportunities to create more interactive and physically engaging experiences for children by integrating exercise components into their products.
3. Fitness Technology - Fitness technology companies can expand their target audience by developing connected exercise toys that cater specifically to children, contributing to their physical well-being from an early age.
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