# Kid-Friendly Hospital Tools These Toy-Inspired Medical Instruments Calm Pediatric Patients By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-inspired References: [justdesignnews](http://www.justdesignnews.com/ido-abulafia-rethinks-the-pediatric-experience-with-pick-collection/) & [architecture-design.ir](http://architecture-design.ir/author/ido-abulafia/) Israeli designer Ido Abulafia created a line of toy-inspired medical tools that are designed to ease the stress and fear of pediatric patients. These tools are real medical instruments that can be used to conduct various medical tests. The toy-inspired line of medical tools titled 'Pick' is meant to make check-ups less daunting for children. Children are more likely to be accepting of tools that resemble things they know. Each medical kit is contained in a colorful egg-shaped case that holds "a plastic syringe, a metal spring, a small whistle, and a two-dimensional foldout of a bird." Each kit is specifically designed to make hospital visits more enjoyable for young patients. The tools are not designed to distract the children but to encourage their sense of curiosity. When kids are curious, they begin to ask questions which can make appointments run smoother and patients less fearful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Toy-inspired Medical Tools:** By creating medical tools that resemble toys, there is an opportunity to ease the stress and fear of pediatric patients during check-ups. - **Colorful and Playful Design:** Adopting a colorful and playful design for medical kits can help make hospital visits more enjoyable for young patients and encourage their sense of curiosity. - **Encouraging Curiosity:** Designing medical tools that encourage curiosity can lead to children asking questions, resulting in smoother appointments and less fearful patients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can benefit from toy-inspired medical tools as it provides a more comforting experience for pediatric patients. - **Pediatric Care:** Pediatric care can be enhanced by adopting a colorful and playful design for medical kits, making hospital visits more enjoyable for young patients. - **Medical Instrument Manufacturing:** The medical instrument manufacturing industry can explore the creation of toy-inspired medical tools that encourage curiosity, leading to improved patient experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Medical Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoobree-nebulizer.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Playful AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tools-for-children.md) - [Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-bottle.md) - [Lollipop-Style COVID Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covid19-saliva-testing-tool.md) - [Design-Conscious Baby Incubators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-incubator.md) - [Playful Oral Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabrush-starter.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md)