# Educational Game Consoles The Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer Boasts Engaging Interactions By Riley von Niessen | Published 2021-02-05 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laugh-learn-lil-gamer References: [toysrus](https://www.toysrus.com/hot-and-new/fisher-price-laugh-learn-lil-gamer-hot-new.html) [Fisher-Price](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings) has added the Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer to its toy offerings, which is intended for babies and toddlers between 6 and 36 months old. Although the device is [shaped similarly to a Gameboy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anbernic-rg34xx), the toy comes with a variety of buttons that babies can push down on to activate different phrases and sounds, or even colorful lights. With the [simple gaming device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playdate-handheld), Fisher-Price helps babies get a better understanding of how directions work, while also teaching them about colors, numbers, and shapes. With plenty of combinations to keep babies entertained, the Laugh & Learn Lil’ Gamer is a great portable toy for use along car rides. For parents that love to game, the device can also be a great option for helping babies feel more involved in the experience. Image Credit: Toys R Us ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Educational Game Consoles:** Introducing gaming consoles for younger children to cultivate their interest in technology in a fun and educational way - **Interactive Toys:** Designing toys with technology that can simulate both playing and learning, encouraging younger children to develop cognitive and tactile skills - **Mobile Gaming for Babies:** Developing mobile games for babies that can keep them entertained during travel while providing valuable learning experiences ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies can use educational game consoles as a tool for helping children develop cognitive and tactile skills while also entertaining them - **Technology:** Partnering with toy companies to create interactive toys that integrate technology and provide a new market opportunity - **Travel and Entertainment:** Creating mobile gaming apps for babies that can be used during travel and provide an opportunity to teach and entertain young children ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironing-time-learning-set.md) - [Interactive Educational Toy Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-toy-line.md) - [Hybrid Educational Toy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-little-feelings.md) - [Interactive Early Education Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokidos-playcubes.md) - [Educational Language Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-language-teacher.md) - [Screen-Free Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picoo-gaming-console.md) - [Interactive Sensory Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-bright-light-station.md) - [Screen-Free Play Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabli.md) - [Hackable Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitcade-level-up.md)