An example may be never too young to become connected. The technology industry displaying its wares for the massive Electronic devices Show recently included many different products and apps directed at the youngest audiences, even those unable to walk.
The child tech offerings featured accessories and apps marketed to parents as tools to aid children learn in a very tender age. Fisher-Price was showing a bright plastic object with teething rings that doubles as a possible iPhone case. That means it is easy for a six-month-old to utilize the smartphone.
"It's actually a great learning tool," said Julia Maher, marketing manager for infant toys at Fisher-Price, one of Mattel. "We percieve moms passing back their devices to occupy babies at all times."
She said babies "like to turn pages" which enables it to actually interact with a mobile device. For 18-month-olds, another device from the toymaker attaches for the iPad, giving toddlers another substitute for commence a digital lifestyle.
The child tech offerings featured accessories and apps marketed to parents as tools to aid children learn in a very tender age. Fisher-Price was showing a bright plastic object with teething rings that doubles as a possible iPhone case. That means it is easy for a six-month-old to utilize the smartphone.
"It's actually a great learning tool," said Julia Maher, marketing manager for infant toys at Fisher-Price, one of Mattel. "We percieve moms passing back their devices to occupy babies at all times."
She said babies "like to turn pages" which enables it to actually interact with a mobile device. For 18-month-olds, another device from the toymaker attaches for the iPad, giving toddlers another substitute for commence a digital lifestyle.
