# Paraplegic Pool Toys The Little Mermaid Water Toy Gets Paralyzed Children into the Water By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-water-toy References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/little-mermaid-inflatable-water-toy-for-wheelchair-bound-children/) Paralyzed children may now be able to play in the pool thanks to the Little Mermaid water toy. This inventive pool toy was dreamed up by Park Soyeon, Park Taeyeong, and Lee Hyunjee as a way to get [paralyzed kids into the water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble). The Little Mermaid water toy is an [inflatable hand-powered raft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cdm30) that lets your [paraplegic child](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobidry) putter around the pool just like everyone else. Check out the Little Mermaid in the gallery to witness the innovation for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Adaptive Water Toys:** Creating pool toys that are inclusive and accessible for children with physical disabilities. - **Inclusive Recreation:** Developing recreational products and activities that can be enjoyed by individuals of all abilities. - **Assistive Sports Equipment:** Designing sports equipment that enhances the participation and enjoyment of individuals with disabilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create adaptive and inclusive pool toys for children with disabilities. - **Recreation and Leisure:** Potential for the recreation and leisure industry to provide accessible and enjoyable experiences for individuals with physical disabilities. - **Sports Equipment:** Incorporating assistive features into sports equipment to empower individuals with disabilities to participate in various sports activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baby-Friendly Motorized Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-friendly-motorized-boats.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Film-Celebrating Pool Floaties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funboy-x-barbie-the-movie-collection.md) - [Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacos-frog.md) - [Toddler-Specific Motorized Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/permobil-explorer-mini.md) - [All-in-One Splash Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash-and-bubbles.md) - [Innovative Outdoor Play Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-splash.md) - [Aquatic Doll Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaze-mermaidz.md) - [Adaptive Swim Prosthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nimble.md)