# Infant Education Parents turn to products that encourage intelligence to boost IQ at an early age. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Nov 12, 2015 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/infant-education ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Infant Education trend? **Infant Education:** Recognizing the continuing decline of today's economical climate, parents are introducing educational devices earlier than ever to get their kids on the right track. Opting for wearable devices and kits that help improve IQs and stimulate creativity, parents are realizing the need for products that encourage longer term benefits as opposed to immediate results. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: May 12 to Nov 10, 2015 - Published: Nov 12, 2015 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Infant Education trend ### Wearable Technology The rise of wearable technology for infant intelligence tools continues to disrupt the education sector ### Innovative Apps and Toys Innovative apps and toys that leverage technology to introduce kids to educational concepts represent a huge opportunity for businesses ### Sustainable Education Toys and educational tools that emphasize sustainability and zero waste are on the rise in the education sector ## What the Infant Education trend means for industry ### For Education Technology The education technology industry is seeing a surge in demand for innovative IoT and AI-driven infant intelligence tools that can cater to a growing market of concerned parents ### For Toy Manufacturing Toy manufacturing companies face an opportunity to leverage innovative materials and sustainable practices to create eco-friendly toys suited for early learning ### For Childcare Centers and Preschools Childcare centers and preschools can use innovative infant intelligence tools to offer a competitive edge and stand out in the crowded education market ## Workshop question What role does your product play in helping consumers enrich themselves? ## Trend signals for Infant Education Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Infant Education trend 4 featured examples from May 12 to Nov 10, 2015. - [Creativity-Inducing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curiosity-boxes): 'Curiosity Boxes' Aim to Enhance Children's Imaginations & Curiosities (Category: Eco) Implication: There is potential for the education industry to incorporate activity kits and other non-screen learning tools into their curriculum. - [App-Connected Educational Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appconnected): This Interactive Toy is Designed to Introduce Kids to Technology (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: This innovation has disruptive potential within the educational toy industry by incorporating app-connectivity to enhance learning outcomes. - [Intelligence-Boosting Infant Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/words-a-child-hears): This Device Tracks How Many Words a Child Hears Each Day (Category: Tech) Implication: Wearable technology companies can diversify their product offerings to include infant-friendly wearables, like VersaMe, that track cognitive development. - [Stimulating Baby Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vtech-touch-and-swipe): The VTech Touch and Swipe is a Smartphone For Babies and Toddlers (Category: Tech) Implication: The early childhood education industry can leverage interactive baby devices to enhance learning experiences and engage young children in innovative ways. ## Recent trend clusters - [Festive Fusions](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/festive-fusions) (Lifestyle) - [Engineered Layers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/engineered-layers) (Fashion) - [Embedded Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/embedded-intelligence) (Tech) - [Crafted Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/crafted-timepieces) (Luxury) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Mini Clog Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cars-x-crocs-blind-box) - [Thoughtfully Designed Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glacier-lunchbox) - [Larger-Format Brainteaser Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanoodle-party) - [Historical Character Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pocket-x-american-girl) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)