# Trackable Child Worried parents look to keep on an eye on their children inside the womb and out. By [Riley von Niessen](https://www.trendhunter.com/rileyvonn), Managing Editor | Published Nov 14, 2016 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/trackable-child ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.0/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Trackable Child trend? **Trackable Child:** Now that many Millennials have become parents, a rise in technology that helps them to keep track of their children can be seen. In addition to decreasing levels of stress many new parents feel regarding their children, these products can help them improve their parenting skills the way they would develop any other skill. This shows a convergence of digital enhancement with classic parenting skills that accommodates the digital native parent. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 12, 2015 to Nov 2, 2016 - Published: Nov 14, 2016 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Trackable Child trend ### Baby Monitoring Wearables Technology enables parents to track their babies' well-being through the use of wearable monitoring devices. ### Smartphone-Connected Baby Monitors The trend of baby-monitoring devices linked to smartphones allows parents to have constant access to their infants' safety. ### Digitized Pregnancy Technology is used to give expectant parents new ways to monitor their babies' health during pregnancy. ## What the Trackable Child trend means for industry ### For Wearable Technology Wearable technology is at the forefront of monitoring babies' well-being through the use of smart clothing. ### For Mobile Technology Parents can constantly keep an eye on their infant's safety through the use of smartphone-connected baby monitors. ### For Medical Technology Medical technology is being utilized to digitize pregnancy and give expectant parents new ways to monitor their unborn baby's health. ## Workshop question How can your brand better adopt emerging digital innovations to accommodate the rise of tech in seemingly every aspect of consumers' lives? ## Trend signals for Trackable Child Trend score 5.0 out of 10, from popularity 73%, activity 70%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 73% - Activity: 70% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Trackable Child trend 8 featured examples from Aug 12, 2015 to Nov 2, 2016. - [Intuitive Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owlet-smart-baby-monitor): The Latest Model of the Owlet Smart Baby Monitor Was Presented at CES 2016 (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Manufacturers of consumer electronics have an opportunity to create innovative child-focused products like smart baby monitors. - [Smart Baby Onesies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimo-baby): The Ultra-Comfortable Mimo Baby Monitors Your Baby While It Sleeps (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Mimo Baby creates opportunities for the baby monitoring industry to develop advanced wearable solutions that provide real-time insights to parents. - [Child-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-gps): The Joey Tag is a Wearable GPS Unit to Keep Children Safe (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and market child-tracking wearables with advanced GPS capabilities and proximity alerts. - [Infant Sleep-Tracking Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeptracking-camera): This Camera Ensures the Health of Infants and Toddlers (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Companies can develop products that track the health and well-being of babies. - [Car Baby Seat Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-seat): 'Bumbl' Keeps Track of When Kids are in the Car to Keep Them Safe (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: There is an opportunity for the baby product industry to invest in developing IoT connected baby safety products, encouraging a higher level of safety and trust for parents. - [Vehicular Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babycam): The Garmin babyCam Lets You Keep An Eye On Back Seat Occupants (Category: Tech) Implication: The automotive industry can explore opportunities for integrating in-vehicle baby monitoring systems into their vehicles as an added safety feature. - [Fetal Heartbeat Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellabeat-shell): Bellabeat Shell Lets Pregnant Women Hear Their Unborn Child's Heartbeat (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smart wearable devices and apps that provide real-time monitoring and support for various aspects of health and wellness, including preg… - [Connected Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-baby-monitor-camera): The Philips Avent Video Baby Monitor Camera Offers Enhanced Functions (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The Philips Avent Video Baby Monitor Camera is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the baby monitoring industry, offering enhanced features and functionalities to meet the dem… ## 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)