# Pet Replacement Infant rocking chairs get an animalistic overhaul to enhance visual stimulation. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 4, 2014, updated Apr 7, 2014 | Category: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/life-stages) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/exotic-sway ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Pet Replacement trend? **Pet Replacement:** As a means to shy away from the more frugal option of a living pet, parents are turning to whimsically enhanced children's toys to provide an engaging way to elevate infant imagination without added finance or responsibility. The transition of traditional rocker toys to more exotic and diverse animalistic designs reflects a shift toward independent sources of play that seek to mentally stimulate children on a more approachable level. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jul 6, 2013 to Apr 30, 2014 - Published: Apr 4, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality), [Youthfulness](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/youthfulness) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Pet Replacement trend ### Animalistic Children's Toys Parents are turning to whimsically enhanced children's toys to elevate infant imagination without added cost or responsibility. ### Reimagined Rocking Chairs Designers are creating modern takes on traditional children's toys, like rocking chairs, to keep things fun and fresh. ### Compromised Product Design Product designers are finding ways to compromise and still deliver a desirable product, like the Knee Horsey for those who can't accommodate the real thing. ## What the Pet Replacement trend means for industry ### For Children's Toy Industry Companies in this industry can incorporate whimsical designs like endangered animal rockers for kids to differentiate and meet changing customer demands. ### For Furniture Industry Furniture manufacturers can explore innovative and quirky furniture designs such as monstrous rocking chairs to meet the demands of a changing market. ### For Product Design Industry Companies in this industry can explore innovative and fresh takes on traditional, beloved products such as the Rocking Tauntaun for savvy consumers nostalgic for pop culture favorites. ## Trend signals for Pet Replacement Trend score 4.0 out of 10, from popularity 51%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 51% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Pet Replacement trend 4 featured examples from Jul 6, 2013 to Apr 30, 2014. - [Fictional Animal Rockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-tauntaun): The Rocking Tauntaun are Inspired by a Creature from 'Star Wars' (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for toy manufacturers to create innovative and imaginative rocking toys for children. - [Monstrous Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kids-cool-rockingchairs): These Chair Designs are Perfect for Original and Eccentric Children (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Furniture companies can tap into the trend of monster-themed designs for children's furniture, offering unique and playful options for parents and kids. - [Compromised Rocking Horses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knee-horsey): The Knee Horsey is Made for Those Who Can't Accommodate the Real Deal (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Toy manufacturers can explore new designs and materials to create affordable and adaptable rocking horse alternatives. - [Baby-Cradling Bird Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childrens-rocking-horse): The Dodo Rocking Bird is a Cute Take on a Children's Rocking Horse (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to expand their product lines to include playful and innovative furniture designs for children. ## Recent trend clusters - [Constructible Franchises](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/constructible-franchises) (Life-Stages) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Life-Stages - [Retro Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-graphic-tees) - [Screen-Free Kids Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-free-kids-phones) - [Edible Oil-Based Lubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coco-lube) - [Women's Health-Focused Probiotic Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-health-probiotic-capsules) All articles: [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages)