An Exclusive Sneak Peek at
What's Next for Toys Helpful to
Children
New age toys.
The life of children is all about toys It is the toys whom they first wish good morning and it is the toys
with which they go to sleep. Thus, toy manufacturers have a very big market to cater to and to do
better than their competitors various new and modern days toys are introduced in the market and
hence providing a lot of options to choose from. These new toys are not only for entertainment
purposes but also very much helpful in the development of the children. With the advancement in
technology and incorporation of these new-age technologies into the toys, the toys have become
very much advanced and futuristic. Kleiba is a start-up focused on making revolutionary toys that
can help children learn better. They are right now making an app using which they can teach children
to learn in a more interactive and better way which aims to improve their thinking capabilities. Not
only this they are also planning to launch a physical interactive toy named toy lab which can interact
and hence respond to the actions of children, making learning much more fun. This incorporation of
technology with toys is the future.
What are the toy manufacturers thinking of?
The toy industry Is an evergreen market as there Is no alternative to toys. Toys are every child’s first
friend and they tend to make an emotional connection with them. Hence, to do better than their
competitor manufacturers, the toy makers are coming up with various toys which are unique in their
way. These new toys are no doubt better than the presently used toys and also being just toys they
provide educational benefits to children. From developing their thinking capabilities to refining their
motor and cognitive skills toys play a very important role in a child’s development and learning.
STEM Education.
In recent times you might have heard about people talking about STEM education and why is it
important? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Form the acronym
only one can get to know that everything happening in the world is based on STEM education. STEM
is not about rot learning or mugging up things and is more about how to implement one’s learning to
solve real-world problems. The scope of STEM education is very large as they not only develop the
innovation and creative part of a child but also help them to put their learning to use. Realizing the
importance of STEM education for children and the growth of interest in parents about it, the toy
manufacturers are focusing on toys that inculcate STEM-based learning among children and hence
preparing them for a better future and at the same time benefiting them. With humans exploring
new avenues by traveling to space and researching there, the toy-making companies are making
space-based toys so that they can encourage kids in these emerging fields and hence develop
interest. Kleiba is one kind of start-up that facilitates the users to implement their knowledge to
build new things thus improving their creative skills and thinking skills.
Traditional toys vs new age toys.
The traditional toys were very good and form a good foundation upon which new toys can be made.
The toys which were used traditionally were not interactive as compared to the toys of recent times.
Dolls, teddy bears, and small cars were used in the past and are used as toys now also but the only
difference is that now they are a bit interactive too. With the technology used in these toys, they can
react to certain actions of the children, thus giving a more personal and helping them not to feel
lonely.
With the increase in mobile usage, toys are now not restricted to physical toys. The mobile game
application can also be considered toys. Mobile games are very much interactive and fun for
children. They develop thinking and help children to explore their creativity. However, there are a lot
of games that are very much diverse and some will not be useful to children, hence the games
should be rightly chosen. Kleiba also has an application for children which can be used by them to
learn things and implement their learning in simple tasks and activities thus helping them learn and
develop their thinking skills. However excessive usage of mobile should also be prevented as it can
harm the eyes of children. There should be a limit to mobile usage. The best toys for toddlers are
ones that are simple to use as they are easy to play with. So, therefore, toy manufacturers should be
very much careful while making toys and apps for children when incorporating technology with new
toys. Kleiba provides both physical toys as well as applications thus providing options to choose
from.
Promoting green
The toy manufacturers are not only making toys that are environmentally friendly but also teaching
children about the importance of the 3R’s that are recycled, reused, and reduced using various toys.
They have started to use nontoxic packaging materials which is safe for children and toddler as well
as not harmful to the environment when disposed of hence minimalizing waste generation.
Eco-friendly toys are toys that are either made up of recyclable materials or are made up of
materials that decompose after some time when disposed of. They are mostly made up of wood
from trees that grow very fast like the maple tree. These toys which are made up of wood are often
certified by non-profit organizations like Forest Stewardship Council. Having an FSC stamp certifies
that the company has used forests in a responsible manner. Other materials from which Eco-friendly
toys are made include natural rubber and organic wool and cotton. These toys are way better than
the toys made from plastics as when disposed of they take less time to decompose as compared to
plastic toys and hence prevent soil pollution. Moreover, toys made of plastic contain a lot of
microplastics which can be harmful to children’s health in the long run.
Thus, realizing these things toy manufacturers are looking to promote eco-friendly toys so that the
toys manufactured by them are eco-friendly and at the same time safe for children to be used
Conclusion
Toys are an irreplaceable part of children’s life. With the advancement and development of things
around us, why should toys be left behind? The toy manufacturers have realized the importance of
new and advanced toys which are not only meant to entertain children and are more into helping
them to learn and hone their skills. People are discouraging the traditional way of learning in which
children just used to study to score good marks in school exams and now is more focused on how
children can implement the things they learn in real life, hence promoting STEM education. Toys that
encourage STEM education and are more interactive are developed by toy manufacturers, thus
helping in the better development of children and preparing them for a better future. Along with
helping them grow and learn in a better way toy manufacturers are also concerned about the
environment and at the same time health of children hence are promoting Eco- friendly toys.
Written by Aditya Mani.
