# Hands-On Sensory Toys Fat Brain Toys' Dimpl Provides Hours of Fun and Interactive Play By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-11-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fat-brain-toys References: [fatbraintoys](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/fat_brain_toy_co/dimpl.cfm) Fat Brain Toys' 'Dimpl' is a sensory toy that is designed for hands-on and interactive play. The product consists of colorful rubber bubbles that can be poked by babies, toddlers or adults, providing endless hours of entertainment. Each product is BPA-free and made from 100% food-grade silicone making it safe for babies. Rated one of 2019's best baby toys, DImpl by Fat Brain Toys "encourages [fine motor skills, sensory exploration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate) and cause-effect learning" making it an effective learning tool for children with disabilities and a focus aid for those with attention deficit disorders. This sensory toy speaks to parents' growing desire for [early development products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes) that are low-tech and hands-on. The product also promotes inclusivity and learning, doubling as an educational aid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hands-on Sensory Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more hands-on sensory toys that support early development, inclusivity, and learning. - **Interactive Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive play products that encourage fine motor skills, sensory exploration, and cause-effect learning. - **Low-tech Learning Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design low-tech learning tools that promote early development and serve as educational aids. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate within the toy manufacturing industry to create more hands-on and interactive sensory toys. - **Early Childhood Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with the early childhood education industry to develop low-tech learning tools that enhance educational experiences. - **Special Needs Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the special needs products industry by incorporating sensory toys that support children with disabilities and facilitate focus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-play.md) - [ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-motion-bubblers.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Sensory Dough Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdoh-6-variety-compounds.md) - [Smart Fidget Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-fidget-toy.md) - [Colorful Bath Ball Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-is-for-ball.md) - [Multi-Sensory Teething Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opuss-shape-pops.md) - [Animal-Inspired Sensory Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spike-the-fine-motor-hedgehog-fidget-friend.md) - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md)