# Pediatric Tracking The digital health boom extends to children as parents look to monitor levels. By [Michael Hemsworth](https://www.trendhunter.com/Michael.Hemsworth), Contributing Researcher | Published Sep 2, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/juvenile-tracking ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 12, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014 - Published: Sep 2, 2014 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Many to Many](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/many-to-many) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Pediatric Tracking trend ### Juvenile Wearable Health Devices The demand for child health tracking devices is fueling innovation in the wearable technology market. ### 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. ### Internet of Things Baby Gear Smart baby products with connected sensors and data tracking capabilities are becoming increasingly popular and essential for modern parents. ## What the Pediatric Tracking trend means for industry ### 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 for Pediatric Tracking Trend score 2.7 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 23%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 23% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pediatric Tracking trend 6 featured examples from Nov 12, 2013 to Aug 31, 2014. - [Children's Health Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-treatment): Diabetes Treatment is a Smart and Simple System to Keep Kids Well (Category: Fashion) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapband-by-leapfrog): The Leapband by Leapfrog Aims To Fight Childhood Obesity (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The creation of child-friendly fitness trackers presents an opportunity for innovation in the fitness technology industry. - [Juvenile Smart Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leap-band): The Leap Band is Getting Kids More Active Outside the Home (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-bottle): The Sleevely Baby Bottle Monitors Your Child's Feeding Habits (Category: Tech) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rti-international-seizure-detector): RTI International Seizure Detector Texts Guardian When Episode Occurs (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seat-sensor): This Seat Sensor Alerts You if You Leave Your Child in a Hot Car (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Using similar sensor technology to create other child safety devices, such as crib sensors to alert parents of potential hazards. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)