Child fitness toys are now emerging in order to make physical activity seem second nature to kids once again in the face of huge childhood and adult obesity issues.
By disguising tools for health and wellness in toys and games, kids are much more apt to put down their tech devices. Knowing that balance is important, Samsung created a line of Smart Toys that required kids to put in a certain amount of time playing with physical toys before engaging with the digital ones.
In addition to providing entertainment, the improvement of skills and health is also a major focus of many child fitness toys. As such, wearables like the Leap Band, PowaBand and Miiya are emerging as a way to empower kids to become aware of their own progress. UNICEF pushed this idea further when it gave out Kid Power Bands across the United States, challenging kids to earn points to help children in need around the world.
26 Child Fitness Toys
From Kiddie Workout Equipment to Kinetic Spelling Games:
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Chromatic Rocker Toys
The DIY Rainbow Rocker is a Great Way to Get Little Tots Active
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Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
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Fitness-Encouraging Playgrounds
Attivo by John Ditchburn Helps Children Become More Active
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Tablet-Integrated Baby Seats
The iPad Apptivity Chair Replaces the Old Mobile with Mobile Tech
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Children's Health Watches
Diabetes Treatment is a Smart and Simple System to Keep Kids Well
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Charitable Fitness Bands
UNICEF's Kid Power Bands Empower Kids to Do Good for Others
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Multisensory Children Toys
Joyco by Jowan Baransi Focuses on Kids Who Suffer from Autism
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Motor Skill-Teaching Shovels
This Sandbox Tool is a Digging Toy That Teaches Hand-Eye Coordination
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Wearable Programming Toys
The DynePods Can Be Used To Create Interactive Programs For Toys
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Active Gaming Wristbands
The PowaBand Encourages Kids to Earn Points from Real-Life Exercise
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Interactive Game Projectors
The Lumo Interactive Projector Turns Kids' Rooms Into Playgrounds
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Playground-Connecting Fitness Systems
The HYBRIDPLAY Fitness Gaming Device Makes Kids More Active
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Digital Youth Tracking Timepieces
The VTech Kids’ Smartwatch is an Educational Tool
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Miniature Robot Pets
Aesthetec Studio Makes Cute, Interactive Robot Friends with Personality
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Child Fitness Wristbands
KidFit Designed the X-Doria Watch to Get Kids Excited about Fitness
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Interactive Activity Chronographs
A Smartwatch for Kids Turns Sports and Physical Play into a Game
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Kinetic Spelling Games
Spelling Stomp Has Kids Step on an Interactive Mat to Learn Words
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Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers
The Leapband by Leapfrog Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity
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Balanced Activity Toys
Samsung's Smart Toys Balance Technology with Physical Activities
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Kiddie Workout Equipment
This Treadmill for Kids Adds Fun to Their Fitness
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Interactive Pokemon Game Controllers
Catch Favorite Characters with the Pokemon Monster Ball
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Juvenile Smart Watches
The Leap Band is Getting Kids More Active Outside the Home
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Mini Putt Pool Floats
Get the Island Golf Set for a Refreshing Game of Pool Golf
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Gamified Children's Fitness Wearables
The First Kids Fitness Tracker Encourages Active Playtime
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Kid-Focused Yoga Games
This Playing Card Deck Features Yoga Poses for Kids
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Kids' Programmable Pendants
Linkitz are Wearable Hi-Tech Puzzle Pieces That Respond to Commands
Comprehensive Fitness Accessories
Movea G-Series Tracked Activity and Examined Posture at CES 2014
Stylish Standalone Smartwatches
The Burg 12 Smartwatch Doesn't Need To Be Paired With a Smartphone
Fashionable Fitness Trackers
The Gold NIKE+ Fuelband SE Looks More Like Jewelry Than Gym Equipment
Wearable Banking Apps
Wallaby's Mobile Wallet App is Developed For the Samsung Gear 2 Smartwatch
Interactive Mobile Timepieces
The Neptune Pine Smartwatch Was Showcased at 2014 CES
Industrial-Inspired Rocking Chairs
The -Re- Rocking Chair Channels the Roaring Twenties
Customizable Smartwatches
Blocks is a Modular Solution for Wearable Technology
Child Coding Playsets
Cubetto Introduces Programming Basics to Kids with a Robot
Luminous Fabric Installations
Wonderwall by LIKEarchitects is an Imaginative Interactive Exhibit
Baby-Friendly Rocking Chairs
Scott Morrison Designs Rocking Chairs for Parents and Infants
Preschooler Programming Toys
The Primo Play Set Teaches Coding Before Reading
Baby Physiological Trackers
The Sproutling Monitor Predicts Babies' Habits for Parental Awareness
DIY Wearable Tech Kits
The WaRPboard Platform by Freescale is Being Demoed at CES 2014
Side-Stacked Seating
The Mamulengo Rocking Chair's Layered Skeleton Feels Good on the Spine
Imaginatively Abstract Playgrounds
Free Play by Dan Schreibman Feeds Children's Creativity
Gamified Lung Exercise Apps
Alvio is a Respiratory App That Helps Kids with Asthma Breathe
Extravagant Bug-Eyed Playgrounds
This New Creative Playground Will Blow Kids Away
Playful Geometric Furniture
Vertical Village by MVRDV is Made Entirely Out of Foam
Playful Playground Interiors
This Spiral Metal Slide Design Connects Two Penthouses
Activity-Synced Chronographs
Wave Smart Watch Interprets Circumstances to Provide Relevant Info
Interactive Art Museums
Manila’s Art in Island Gallery Immerses Art Lovers into Paintings
Fitness-Encouraging Playgrounds
Attivo by John Ditchburn Helps Children Become More Active
Aircraft Infant Capsules
The AirBorn Baby Seat Keeps Parent and Child Protected During Flight
Energy-Generating Jungle Gyms
Empower Playgrounds Harnesses the Boundless Energy of Children
Wearable Money Managers
Token by Artefact Tracks Financial Information and Spending
Protective Parent Smartwatches
AT&T Will Offer a Child-Tracking Filip Smartwatch to Customers
Adorable Enveloped Rockers
Ivetta Rocking Chair Embraces You with its Beautiful Bundled Upholstery
Futuristic Pedagogical Playgrounds
Mobiversum by J. Mayer H. Architects Encourages Movement
Sophisticated Futuristic Timepieces
The Pebble Steel Smart Watch Boasts Plenty of Apps
Specialized Fitness Trackers
The Notch Movement Capture Sensors is More Stylish and Precise
Task-Tracking Fitness Accessories
The Huawei TalkBand is a Handy Headset and Fitness Tracker
Smartphone Camera Clamps
This Golden Clamp Camera Lens Provides Four Lenses in One Accessory
Oscillating Sideways Seats
The Rocking Verner Reorients an Iconic Chair for a New Playful Design
Constantly Connected Wrist Watches
Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch Will Tell You Move Than the Time
Penny-Sized Fitness Trackers
Goccia by G-Wearables is the Smallest and Simplest in the World
Wearable Breath Trackers
Spire Monitors Breathing to Prompt People to Calm Down When Necessary
Holistic Health Hearables
The Ear-Fitted Lumafit Wearable Fitness Tracker Trains Bodies and Minds
Jungle Gym Vests
The Athletitti Athletic Vest Turns Parents into Mobile Playrounds
Oxygen-Monitoring Fitness Trackers
The Withings Pulse O2 Fitness Tracker Tracks Your Health Level
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
Therapeutic 3D Games
Ubisoft's Dig Rush is Capable of Treating Lazy Eye
Pain-Inflicting Fitness Trackers
The Pavlok Habit Forming Device Delivers a Shock of Electricity
Durable Outdoor Smartwatches
The H3 Seabear Smartwatch is For Outdoor Lovers
Wearable Technology Stores
Amazon Creates a Store Where You Can Purchase Wearable Technology
Cartoonized Hockey Logos
These Graphics Imagine What Pokemon Sports Teams Would Look Like
Kiddie Coding Kits
Bitsbox Teaches Kids Coding Through Monthly Subscriptions
Playful Art Exhibits
Carsten Holler Turns Hayward Gallery into a Sophisticated Playground
Health-Conscious Smartwatches
The Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 Displays at CES 2014
Autism-Assuaging Headphones
The Cumulus Headphones Help Autistic Adults Deal with Crowds
Smartphone-Inspired Watches
The Google Smartwatch is Rumored to Face-Off Samsung and Apple
Sling Back Rocking Chairs
The First Rocking Chair by Muller Van Severen is Colorful and Minimalist
Life-Logging Accessories
The SONY SmartBand SWR10 is Nifty and Beautifully Designed
Transformative Dinosaur Toys
The VTech Switch & Go Dinos Turbo Spur Toy Can Turn into a Truck
Kiddie Coding Apps
The Hopscotch App Simplifies Coding for Kids
Personal Trainer Fitness Trackers
The Moov Fitness Tracker is an All-in-One Personal Trainer
Alternate Reality Games
Schuh's Shops Are Portals for Google's Ingress Location-Based Game
Angular Joint Furnishings
The Woodkid Chair by Andreason and Leibel is a Fresh Take on Tradition
Ex-Force Exercise Programs
Operation Fitness Wants to Support Veterans with Civilian Life
Human-Controlled Cockroach Robots
Turn the Robot Cockroach into Your Personal Prankster
Web-Inspired Reading Surfaces
The Reading Net by Playoffice is Fun and Entertaining for Kids
Playground-Connecting Fitness Systems
The HYBRIDPLAY Fitness Gaming Device Makes Kids More Active
Interactive Abstract Lamps
MOW Light Gives Every Type of Illumination, Controlled by Its Position
Sci-Fi Coding Games
BBC's Doctor and the Dalek Has Doctor Who Teach Kids to Code
Educational Chalkboard Globes
This Chalkboard Globe Lets Kids Learn Creatively
Fat-Measuring Apps
The Jawbone App Measures Your Body Fat Percentage to Keep You Healthy
Science-Based Educational Apps
Kiko Labs's Brain Training Games are Developed for Children
Life-Saving Social Campaigns
The Red Cross' Like for Life Uses Instagram to Demonstrate CPR
Open Source Smartphones
The Samsung Z is Runs an Open Source 'Tizen' Operating System
Bulky Baby Recliners
The Babylounge is a Wide-Set and Sturdy Seating Solution for Youngsters
Robotic Learning Apps
LEGO EV3 Programming App Takes the Stage at SXSWedu
Child-Tracking Wristbands
Lineable is a Smart Child Tracker Device That Makes Use of Beacon Tech
Shoe Fitness Trackers
SmartMove is a Fitness Tracker Embedded in a Shoe Insole
Atomic Smartwatches
The Spur Atomic Smartwatch Was Introduced At CES 2015
Canine Exercise Machines
This Dog Treadmill by GoPet Lets Your Pet Get Fit Indoors
Wireless Wristband Speakers
This Bem Wireless Speaker Bands Were Showcased at 2014 CES
Code-Teaching Robots
The Kibo Robot Kit Teaches Programming Skills to Youth
Interactive Coloring Boards
T-Ink Technologies Conceptualized Touch-Sensitive Coloring Tools
Rocking High Chairs
The 3-in-1 Chair is a High Chair, Rocking Chair and a Writing Desk
Child Fitness Wristbands
KidFit Designed the X-Doria Watch to Get Kids Excited about Fitness
Wearable Tactile Toys
Smash-a-Ball is a Wearable Electronic Game for Visually Impaired Kids
Pain-Free Diabetic Devices
The Krystalin Insulin-Delivery System is Non-Invasive for the Skin
Baby Yoga Mats
The Little Yoga Mat Sells Yoga Gear Suitable for Tiny Tots
Eco Awareness Games
Koda Quest's Eco Game Blends Real Challenges with Caring for a Virtual Pet
Wrist-Worn Computer Concepts
This Wrist Communicator is a Wearable Computer for Your Wrist
Budget-Friendly Smartwatch Accessories
The Meta M1 Smartwatch
African Safari Mobile Games
Kate and Harry in Africa Lets Kids Explore An African Safari
Gratis Gaming Apps
Gamee is a Platform for Free Games That Rejects In-App Purchases
Apple Watch Games
Letterpress by NimbleBit is a Word Game Comprised of 200 Puzzles
Voice-Activated Smart Watches
The Braun S Lets You Control Your Watch with Your Voice
Hi-Tech Watch Bands
Housed Inside Unassuming Modular Smartwatch Links are Supercharged Components
Patriotic Phone Cases
These Smartphone Cases Celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup Series
Trailblazing Smartwatches
The Samsung Gear Live is Samsung's First Android Wear-Based Smartwatch
DIY Health Trackers
The Samsung Simband Prototype Ushers in an Open Platform for Designers
Kiddie Phone-Watches
The Tinitell Phone Watch for Kids Keeps Kids Safe and Parents in the Loop
Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers
The Leapband by Leapfrog Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity
Thermal-Powered Wearable Generator
This Thermo Generator Works as a Wearable Device Battery
Kiddie Workout Equipment
This Treadmill for Kids Adds Fun to Their Fitness
Colorful Blocked Erasers
Get a Fresh Start with this Toy Eraser Set
Active Ankle Fitness Bands
The Flyfit Ankle Band Can Track Your Ankle Fitness Activity Wirelessly
Cocoon-Like Playgrounds
The Vail Nest by tres birds workshop is an Artistic Jungle Gym
Juvenile Smart Watches
The Leap Band is Getting Kids More Active Outside the Home
Powerful Child Trackers
The Yepzon Child Tracker Can Track Lost Children From Any Distance
Ankle Sock Sport Sensors
The Sensoria Fitness Tracker is a Health Gadget Worn on the Foot
Digitally Enhanced Boardgames
Golem Arcana Embeds Traditional Rule Book into an App
Smartphone-Controlling Watches
The Kreyos Meteor can be Controlled Using Voice and Motion Commands
Selfie-Snapping Cameras
The Samsung NX3000 Snaps Selfies When Triggered by a Wink
Board Game-Extending Apps
MONOPOLY zAPPed Introduces Mini Games to Enhance the Playing Experience
Vacuum-Suctioned Billboards
Saatchi Netherlands Created a Clever Samsung Vacuum Ad
Water-Ready Robotic Fish
Hexbot's Robotic Pet Fish are Perfect for Forgetful Owners
Wearable Epileptic Devices
RTI International Seizure Detector Texts Guardian When Episode Occurs
Customizable Smart Watches
BLOCKS Smartwatch Modules Allow for Custom Device Creation
Sci-Fi Battlement Games
XCOM: the Board Game is Played Alongside an App
Triangular Smartwatch Docking Stations
The SIDEKICK Pebble Dock is Used for Mobile Watches
Inclusive Menstruation Apps
The Dayima Women's Health App Also Has Features for Men
Gamified Children's Fitness Wearables
The First Kids Fitness Tracker Encourages Active Playtime
Comprehensive App-Enabled Smartwatches
The ZTE Bluewatch Gets its First Showcase at CES 2014
Spontaneous Makeshift Swings
This Portable Swing Allows You to Set Up and Have Fun Anywhere
Vivid Toddler Fitnesswear
These Baby Yoga Pants from Etsy Shop MuladharaYoga are Fashion-Forward
Tablet Game Builders
Bloxels' Digital Board Game Lets Kids Create Their Own Challenges
Indoor Seesaw Seating
This Playground Furniture Piece Encourages Teamwork in Adults
Interactive Playground Installations
Swing it! Encourages People to Think about Playful Memories
Smartphone-Ready Bikes
The Samsung Smart Bike Comes with Extra Safety Features