There’s a wide range of kid tech startups that are inventing all kinds of useful products that benefit both the child and the parent. Whether it’s to enhance children’s learning, or to protect their safety, here are some ingenious startup inventions that could be great gifts for your kids.
Storypod
Concerned that your kid is overusing phones and tablets? Worried they might need different kinds of stimuli? Then the Storypod might be a good alternative.
Miami-based startup Storypod invented the device of the same name to provide kids with audio learning that is fun, informative, and most importantly, screen-free.
Kids can easily tap on the machine to listen to all kinds of stories, music, trivia, and even lessons in English and Spanish!
GoldieBlox’s Mini Purse Building Kit
California-based startup GoldieBlox has invented a kit that lets kids create their very own purses out of LEGO-like building blocks.
And if they don’t need a purse, they can build a pencil case instead. The blocks are ergonomic, allowing kids to easily create spheres, curves, and other 3D shapes.
The kit helps kids develop their creativity, while also introducing them to STEM (Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math).
Bark Phone
It’s natural to worry about what your kids are being exposed to. Until now, there aren’t so many easy ways to monitor what your kids are seeing via their phones on a day-to-day basis.
Atlanta-based startup Bark Technologies recognizes this problem and has collaborated with Samsung to create a customizable A14 smartphone.
Through its safeguard integrations, parents can monitor their kids’ emails, texts, social media, and any apps that might be deemed inappropriate or unsafe.