# Storytelling Children's Sleep Tools Tommy the Turtle Provides 40 Minutes of Soothing Story Time By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-02-24 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tommy-the-turtle References: [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/VTech-Baby-Soother-White-Turtle/dp/B01NA0LMUK/ref?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [vtechphones](https://www.vtechphones.com/products/baby-soothers) Tommy the Turtle is a soothing storytelling device by [VTech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapfrog-baby-monitors) that helps children relax and drift to sleep. The tool gives caretakers 10 stories to choose from that are read by a gentle voice for up to 40 minutes. The [soothing sleep aid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-soother-machine) is also equipped with 10 ambient, shushing sounds that are soothing and relaxing. Plus, the device is enabled with auto shut-off so parents don't have to slink to the nursery to stop the device. Users can download the free Tommy the Turtle Storyteller app to add more stories, sounds, and lullabies as well as [record their own stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedtimestoryme) and messages to settle their little one. Moreover, the gentle glow of the device helps children feel secure for a restful sleep. Image Credit: VTech ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 16% | 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) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Sleep Tools for Children:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate and design more smart sleep tools for children that include features such as audio stories, customizable sounds, and voice-recordable messages. - **Personalized Audio Storytelling for Children:** Developing personalized audio storytelling apps for children can revolutionize the way parents engage with their children at bedtime while also providing a convenient and personalized experience. - **AI-powered Sleep Aids for Children:** By incorporating AI technology, companies can create intelligent sleep aids for children that adapt to each child's sleep patterns and provide a personalized and effective sleep solution. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** There is a growing market for smart sleep tools for children, making consumer electronics an industry to explore for product development and innovation. - **Digital Publishing:** Digital publishing companies can leverage the demand for personalized audio storytelling apps and create a new industry niche by providing interactive and engaging stories for children's nighttime routines. - **Healthcare Technology:** With the rise of awareness on the importance of sleep for children's health, healthcare technology companies can invest in AI-powered sleep aids to provide a new and effective solution for sleep-related problems in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Calming Childhood Sleep Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiozen-my-little-morphe.md) - [Bedtime Story Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mom-dad-tales.md) - [Oceanic Sleep Soothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angelcare-magical-dreams-bobby.md) - [Screen-Free Sleep Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepy-friends.md) - [AI-Powered Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleepytales.md) - [AI-Tailored Bedtime Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slumber-stories-ai.md) - [Meditative Screen-Free Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calm-tonie.md) - [Smart Baby Sound Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-sleep-aid.md) - [Multi-Sensory Play Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditate.md)