# Preschool Friendship Dolls Kindi Kids Support Kids on Their Journey to Kindergarten By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-12-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindi-kids References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/moose-toys-kindi-kids-recognized-as-no-1-us-property-launch-300971759.html) & [moosetoys](https://www.moosetoys.com/brand/kindi-kids/) Many [dolls for kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-cutie-reveal-care-bears) are designed to inspire nurturing but Kindi Kids were developed to guide young children on their journey to kindergarten. These products are [Moose Toys'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genie-mixie) first creation for preschoolers and inspire kids to play and make friends. The colorful bobblehead doll characters come with Shopkins food characters and a Fun Shopping Cart is available to purchase as a separate accessory. Some of the personality-packed Snack Time Friends Kindi Kids that are currently available for purchase include Peppa-Mint with mint-colored curly hair, Jessicake and the donut-loving Donatina. In 2020, the award-winning Kindi Kids brand will be growing with new additions like [Rainbow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junior-high-dolls) Kate and Summer Peaches, as well as new ways for preschool kids to play. Image Credit: Moose Toys ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Guided Kindergarten Journey:** Creating dolls that inspire and guide young children on their journey to kindergarten, providing a supportive and nurturing play experience. - **Friendship and Social Skills:** Designing dolls that encourage kids to make friends and develop important social skills through interactive and imaginative play. - **Expansion of Kindi Kids Brand:** Continuing to grow the Kindi Kids brand with new characters and play options, catering to the preschool market and meeting their evolving needs. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Industry:** Opportunities to disrupt the traditional doll market by offering purposeful and educational dolls that cater specifically to preschool children's developmental needs. - **Early Childhood Education:** Creating innovative tools and toys that support preschoolers' social, emotional, and cognitive development, enhancing their readiness for kindergarten. - **Childcare and Preschool Sector:** Introducing dolls and play concepts that align with the goals of early childhood educators in fostering friendships and social interactions among young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diverse Hand-Knit Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-knit-dolls.md) - [Friendship-Celebrating Doll Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-bestie.md) - [Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-sweets.md) - [Emotional Well-Being Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartfuls.md) - [Multisensory Oven Playsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookeez-makery.md) - [Empathy-Building Play Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-school-of-friendship.md) - [Empowering Tween Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bff-by-cry-babies.md) - [Soft-Articulated Fashion Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/na-na-na-surprise-sweetest-heart.md) - [Sensorial Anime Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedhedz.md)