# Child-Friendly 3D Pens The 3Doodler Start is a Safer 3D Pen Designed For Children By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3doodler-start References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/3doodler-start-kids-3d-pen/41550/) & [3doodlerstart](http://3doodlerstart.com/) The 3Doodler Start is a more [child-friendly version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yumyum-real-baking-oven) of WobbleWorks' 3Doodler, the revolutionary device that lets you create three-dimensional structures using plastic extruded from a pen-like device. Despite the impressive things that people have created with the 3Doodler, the fact of the matter is that doodling is at its essence a child-like activity, meaning kids should be able to enjoy the 3Doodler too. This child-centric 3Doodler Start features no hot parts and complies with toy safety standards. It extrudes a special [eco-plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept) that melts at a lower temperature than the plastic used in the adults' 3Doodler. The material is fully bio-degradable, which is a welcome bonus. The 3Doodler Start is surely going to inspire kids to create some magical shapes and structures using the kind of [wild imagination that only children possess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kid-art-show). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Child-friendly 3D Printing:** There is potential for more child-centric 3D printing devices that comply with toy safety standards and use eco-friendly materials. - **Toy 3D Printing:** There is potential for the development of 3D printing products that are specifically marketed as toys and target a younger demographic. - **Educational 3D Printing:** There is potential for 3D printing products that are designed for educational purposes for children and young learners. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can seize the opportunity to produce and market 3D printing products specifically for children, focusing on toy safety standards. - **Education:** Educational institutions can embrace 3D printing as a means to engage young learners in creative and interactive ways. - **Eco-friendly Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can develop more eco-friendly materials and products that can be used in 3D printing technology, creating a new market for sustainable manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible Sugar Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefdoodler.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Classroom-Focused 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Ergonomic 3D-Printed Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-pen.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Child-Friendly AI Doodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childs-doodles.md) - [Kid-Friendly Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supcutter.md)