# Interactive Child Companion Toys 'Lummee' Helps Kids Get to Sleep, Wake Up and Enjoy Music By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lummee References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/lummee-interactive-child-friendly-toy-with-unique-personality/) & [lummee](http://www.lummee.com/) The 'Lummee' is a multipurpose piece of technology for children that boasts a number of advanced functionalities that are intended to help support children as they play or get ready for bed. The device features a [toy-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toypal) that hides a [Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-first-tonies) within, while the nightlight functionality helps them feel safe as they get ready for bed at night. The light also works as a [wake-up light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light) to help them feel refreshed upon waking and ready to start the day. The 'Lummee' comes in several color options and has been designed by Michel Hesselink with a digital face that will change according to actions or preferences to make it an inviting piece of technology for young ones to use on a daily basis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multipurpose Child Tech:** There is an opportunity for companies to create more multipurpose tech aimed at children, such as the 'Lummee'. - **Interactive Toy Design:** A trend for interactive toy-like designs in tech aimed for children is emerging, seen in the design of the 'Lummee'. - **Customizable Child Tech:** Companies may benefit from creating customizable child tech, like the 'Lummee', that can change and adapt to a child's actions or preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Tech Toys:** The tech toy industry may benefit from innovating designs to incorporate more functionalities, like a Bluetooth speaker or a nightlight, such as the 'Lummee'. - **Sleep Aid Industry:** There is an opportunity for the sleep aid industry to expand into designing innovative products for children aimed at helping them sleep better, like the 'Lummee'. - **Child Technology:** There is a growing market for child-friendly technology that not only provides entertainment but also has practical functionalities like the 'Lummee'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Childhood Sleep Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiozen-my-little-morphe.md) - [Playful AI Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snorble.md) - [Cry-Detecting Sleep Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gianna-lullume-baby-soother.md) - [Sleep-Aiding Tranquil Light Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-player.md) - [Childhood Bedtime Story Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiobook-player.md) - [Soothing Auditory Infant Nightlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vava-peepalight.md) - [Color-Matching Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelcare-magical-dreams-lumicolor-bear.md) - [Multi-Sensory Play Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate.md) - [Screen-Free 3-in-1 Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-storytime-projector.md)