# Wooden Baby Rattles These Wooden Shakers Were Designed Without Chemicals and Unsafe Materials By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-11-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-rattles References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/543230426/rhythm-rattles-solid-wood-baby-shakers?ref=category_recommended) & [hamiltonholmes](http://www.hamiltonholmes.com/) These baby rattles were designed by Nicholas Holmes who owns a designer furniture store and wanted a product for infants that was high-quality and had a visually appealing style. While most rattles feature bright colors in plastic materials, the ones designed by Holmes opt for a more subtle and sophisticated aesthetic. The baby rattles are made from either [Cherry wood, Black Walnut or Ash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-wood-utensils) and come in three different shades of brown as a result. The pieces are high-quality and avoid the use of [harmful glues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle) that similar products are made. These baby rattles are high in quality, prevent any harm to the infants using them and could function as a family heirloom due to their long-lasting materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Baby Products:** Creating baby products with natural and non-toxic materials to ensure the safety and health of infants. - **Minimalist Baby Toys:** Designing baby toys with a simple and sophisticated aesthetic, moving away from the traditional bright and flashy designs. - **Sustainable Baby Rattles:** Producing baby rattles with durable materials, aiming for long-lasting products that can be passed down through generations. ### Where This Applies - **Baby Product Manufacturing:** Innovating the baby product manufacturing industry by incorporating natural and non-toxic materials into the production process. - **Toy Industry:** Exploring new design aesthetics in baby toys, shifting towards minimalistic designs that cater to the modern consumer. - **Sustainable Furniture Industry:** Expanding into the production of baby rattles, leveraging durable materials used in furniture manufacturing to create long-lasting baby products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Baby-Focused Learning Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matchstick-monkey.md) - [Developmental Bath Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection.md) - [Sustainable German Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pharm.md) - [Handmade Wooden Home Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmade-wooden-home-accessories.md) - [Colorful Bath Ball Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-is-for-ball.md) - [Bubble-Shaped Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bubble-baby-bed.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Reusable Baby Care Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodnest.md) - [Expertly Woven Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicker-side-table.md)