Trend cluster
Category

Pediatric
Tracking

The digital health boom extends to children as parents look to monitor levels.

Children's Health WatchesChild-Friendly Fitness TrackersJuvenile Smart WatchesTrackable Baby BottlesWearable Epileptic Devices

Trend

What is the Pediatric Tracking trend?

Pediatric Tracking: Parents are becoming more concerned with the activity level of children than ever, which has prompted juvenile health tracking. This shift towards healthcare is helping to get children active earlier, but also making millennial parents more attuned to the daunting notion of keeping little ones healthy.

Trend themes

Themes within the Pediatric Tracking trend

Three behaviours holding the trend together
01

Juvenile Wearable Health Devices

The demand for child health tracking devices is fueling innovation in the wearable technology market.

02

Gamification of Healthy Living

Companies are creating interactive and engaging experiences to encourage children to embrace healthy living, making way for the gamification of health and wellness.

03

Internet of Things Baby Gear

Smart baby products with connected sensors and data tracking capabilities are becoming increasingly popular and essential for modern parents.

Industry implications

What the Pediatric Tracking trend means for industry

Where the trend changes the playbook
For

Healthcare Technology

Companies specializing in healthcare technology and digital health solutions can capitalize on the growing demand for child health tracking devices.

For

Child Wellness

Businesses offering child wellness programs and products have the opportunity to use gamification and smart technology to attract and engage young audiences.

For

Baby Gear and Accessories

Manufacturers of baby gear and accessories can incorporate smart sensors and data tracking capabilities into their products to meet the needs of modern parents.

Trend signals

Trend signals for Pediatric Tracking

Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 23%, freshness 8%.

Popularity49%
Activity23%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z
  • Millennial
  • Gen X (not a primary audience)
  • Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America

Evidence

Examples of the Pediatric Tracking trend

6 featured examples from Nov 12, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014
Children's Health Watches
CategoryFashion

Children's Health Watches

Diabetes Treatment is a Smart and Simple System to Keep Kids Well

The Diabetes Treatment concept presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the healthcare technology industry, specifically in the development of smart monitoring systems…

Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers
CategoryLife-Stages

Child-Friendly Fitness Trackers

The Leapband by Leapfrog Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity

The creation of child-friendly fitness trackers presents an opportunity for innovation in the fitness technology industry.

Juvenile Smart Watches
CategoryLife-Stages

Juvenile Smart Watches

The Leap Band is Getting Kids More Active Outside the Home

Wearable technology companies can tap into the growing market of kid-friendly smart watches, offering innovative features and experiences for young users.

Trackable Baby Bottles
CategoryTech

Trackable Baby Bottles

The Sleevely Baby Bottle Monitors Your Child's Feeding Habits

The Sleevely baby bottle innovation presents disruptive opportunities in the baby care products industry by introducing technology that enhances monitoring and feeding convenience.

Wearable Epileptic Devices
CategoryLife-Stages

Wearable Epileptic Devices

RTI International Seizure Detector Texts Guardian When Episode Occurs

Development of wearable devices that cater to specific medical needs such as epilepsy presents opportunities for healthcare industry to improve patient care.

Baby Heatstroke-Alerting Sensors
CategoryLifestyle

Baby Heatstroke-Alerting Sensors

This Seat Sensor Alerts You if You Leave Your Child in a Hot Car

Using similar sensor technology to create other child safety devices, such as crib sensors to alert parents of potential hazards.