# Toddler-Tracking Teddies Tedi is a Hi-Tech Toy That Keeps an Eye on a Child's Development By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-11-16 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-tech-toy References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/a-sensor-packed-teddy-bear-that-keeps-an-eye-on-your-ba-1465123077) & [tediknows](http://www.tediknows.com/) The cuddly 'Tedi' bear resembles any other stuffed animal, except that this hi-tech toy is loaded with monitors to deliver information about a young child's sleep, pulse and cries. This information is transmitted from Tedi to an [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/find-my-skechers) or Android smartphone app that gives parents graphic reports on this information. Other interesting features of Tedi include a built-in thermometer to measure a child's temperature and grip sensors, which track changes in a child's strength over time. As well, the teddy is able to emit white noise, recorded messages or simple phrases. The Tedi is available for $99 and is expected out in the new year. Considering all the things that Tedi is capable of, this is a remarkable price for parents who want an extra analytical set of eyes on their young children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Child Monitoring Toys:** Opportunity for creating more hi-tech toys that track and provide information about a child's development. - **Smartphone-connected Monitoring:** Opportunity for developing smartphone-connected monitoring devices that deliver real-time information to parents. - **Integrated Health Monitoring:** Opportunity to integrate health monitoring features, such as thermometers and pulse monitors, into everyday children's toys. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create innovative toys with built-in monitoring capabilities. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity for mobile app developers to create user-friendly apps that provide parents with detailed reports from monitoring devices. - **Healthcare Industry:** Opportunity for healthcare providers to incorporate child monitoring devices and data into pediatric care and research. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Plush Teddies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-teddy-kumma.md) - [Baby Decoder Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q-bear.md) - [Toddler Health-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird.md) - [Multi-Sensory Play Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate.md) - [Infant Mood-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ainenne.md) - [AI-Powered Toy Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal-one.md) - [AI-Powered Baby Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillax.md) - [Baby-Tracking Smart Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufy-smart-sock.md) - [Dedicated Infant Care Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubtale-care-tracker.md)