# Eco Baby Walkers The Woodpecker Baby Walker by PlanToys Uses Natural Materials By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-10-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-walker References: [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Woodpecker-Baby-Walker-Plan-Toys/dp/B001E80F1Q/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) & [plantoys](http://plantoys.com/) PlanToy is a brand that puts a huge emphasis on [learning, creative play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection) and sustainability when it comes to product designs like its Woodpecker Baby Walker. When an infant pushes the baby walker, the two woodpeckers make sounds and encourage kids to developing their gross motor skills and posture. With guidance, the baby walker can be moved in a variety of directions as well as simply back and forth. As well as having a charming nature-inspired design, the baby walker is made from non-toxic natural materials that come from recycled rubberwood trees. While there are many baby walker designs that are manufactured with colorful plastic pieces, this design proves that there is plenty of merit in the simplicity of natural materials and sustainable thinking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Baby Toys:** The emerging trend of eco-friendly baby toys creates a market for sustainable and non-toxic play options for infants. - **Natural Materials for Toys:** As consumers shift towards sustainable purchasing habits, there is a growing trend in the use of natural and recycled materials in toy manufacturing. - **Learning Through Play:** The trend of toys that encourage developmental skills in children provide opportunities for companies to innovate with eco-friendly and non-toxic options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toys and Games Industry:** The industry can innovate by exploring the use of sustainable materials and development of eco-friendly toys to meet the changing consumer preferences. - **Sustainable Materials Industry:** As the demand for eco-friendly and non-toxic toys increase, there is an opportunity for the sustainable materials industry to provide resources for innovative toy companies. - **Early Education Industry:** Innovations in natural and non-toxic baby toys provide opportunities for the early education industry to incorporate eco-friendly options for developmental activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [One-Handed Eco Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bebee-lightweight-stroller.md) - [Supportive Children’s Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wander-shoe.md) - [Eco-Friendly Baby Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecopeacos-bath-bundle.md) - [Eco-Friendly Lightweight Strollers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-lightweight-stroller.md) - [Self-Balancing Baby Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woom-wow.md) - [Modern Baby Playpens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-playpens.md) - [Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swoosh-1-trainer.md) - [Sustainable German Baby Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-pharm.md) - [Modern Parenting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-parenting-solutions.md)