# Kid-Friendly Balance Toys Rocksteady Creates Toys to Help Kids Grow and Learn By Tanner Fitz | Published 2018-03-28 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-balance-toy References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/JumpOff-Jo-RockSteady-Stepping-Coordination/dp/B07667MTSK/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jumpoffjo/) Rocksteady Stepping Stones are kids balance toys that sparks a child's imagination and need for physical activity. With the versatility of indoor and outdoor use, these stepping stones are perfect for any family. They include three sizes: two small, two large and two extra-large stones. Derived from the creator's love of hiking and the outdoors, the [balance toys for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings) were envisioned as a way to bring this nostalgia to kids who couldn't experience it naturally. By using the [river rock-inspired forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bravest-studio), kids can learn the basics of trekking through the outdoors without leaving their own home. With so many [toy companies focused on distracting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-play), this company is disrupting the industry by focusing on interacting; the earlier a child is able to interact with the world around them, the more prepared they will be when they are older. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Interactive Toys for Kids:** Rocksteady's balance toys disrupt the toy industry by prioritizing interaction and engagement over distraction. - **Indoor-outdoor Play:** The versatility of Rocksteady's balance toys creates a trend towards play that can be enjoyed both inside and outside. - **Nature-inspired Toys:** Rocksteady's balance toys tap into the trend of bringing elements of nature into children's play experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** The toy manufacturing industry has an opportunity to create more interactive and nature-inspired toys like Rocksteady's balance stones. - **Childcare and Early Education:** Childcare and early education industries can incorporate Rocksteady's balance toys as tools for physical activity and skill development. - **Family Entertainment:** The family entertainment industry can incorporate Rocksteady's balance toys in indoor and outdoor play areas to provide interactive and engaging experiences for children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Stacking Stone Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-stacking-stones.md) - [Youth-Ready Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker-1.md) - [All-Ages Portable Rockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker.md) - [STEM-Inspired Balance Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-bike1.md) - [Creative STEM-Based Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jitterygit.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Outdoor Play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getting-kids-outdoors.md) - [Multifunctional Education Stacking Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-button-stacking-toys.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Self-Balancing Baby Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow.md)