# IQ-Boosting Wearables The 'Starling' is a Children's Wearable That Tracks Each Word Said in a Day By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starling References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/starling-a-child-s-wearable-that-can-boost-iq) & [coolwearable](http://www.coolwearable.com/starling-wearable/) Although we typically associate wearables with fitness, the 'Starling' is a vastly different product. The Starling is a [children's wearable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-watch) that attaches to a child's clothes, stroller or carseat and tracks each word that is said and heard each day. Creators of Starling have researched the effects of [vocabulary development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-companion) and found that improvements made earlier in childhood can create a positive trajectory for the rest of their lives. Furthermore, the team boasts that 82% of brain development happens before the age of three. In using this research, Starling will be paired with a smartphone app that provides information and analytics, but more importantly, recommends activities parents can do that ensure a child will continue to improve. Starling is not only a fun and educational tool, it is part of a larger movement that hopes to revolutionize people's mindset regarding [early education](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-products-for-children). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Childhood Language Development:** There is an increased focus on using wearables to track and enhance children's vocabulary development. - **Early Education Technology:** Technology is being utilized to provide parents with tools to optimize their child's learning and brain development from a young age. - **Mindset Shift in Early Education:** There is a growing movement to change perceptions and approaches towards early education, using innovative tools like wearables. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable technology industry is expanding its focus to include products that benefit childhood language development. - **Educational Technology:** The educational technology industry is incorporating wearables as tools for early education and language development. - **Parenting and Childcare:** Parents and childcare providers are embracing wearables as tools to enhance and track childhood language development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Digital Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/littlebird-marlon.md) - [AI-Based Baby Wellness Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-wellness-monitor.md) - [Educational Finance Child Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mellow-watch.md) - [Speech-Converting AI Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bling-by-braindeck.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Emotional Support Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-wearable1.md) - [Stroke Recovery Wearable Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-earpiece.md) - [Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant.md) - [Toddler-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/training-watch.md)