# Insect-Inspired Science Toys The ‘Hatch a Butterfly’ Toy Will Go Through Metamorphosis in Water By Caitlyn Fernandez | Published 2022-02-02 | Updated 2022-02-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-a-butterfly References: [perpetualkid](https://www.perpetualkid.com/collections/new-just-arrived-gifts/products/hatch-a-butterfly) & [perpetualkid](https://www.perpetualkid.com/collections/new-just-arrived-gifts/products/hatch-a-butterfly)  The ‘Hatch A Butterfly’ toy adds an educational, scientific twist on the [grow-a-toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bath-toy-collection) design. Grow-a-toys are toys designed to expand when placed in water and grow more than double their original size. The Hatch A Butterfly toy increases up to six times its original size and shows the metamorphosis of a butterfly. It is a great activity for parents and guardians to do with their kids as it explains the [life cycle of a butterfly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebug) in its chrysalis stage while practicing their patience. The [cause-and-effect toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-activity-kits) takes 72 hours to hatch and grow. Consumers can also reuse it multiple times as when it is left out of the water; it shrinks down to its original size. Image Credit: Perpetual Kid, Boxer Gifts ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Science Education Toys:** Science education toys that encourage learning through interactive play and experimentation. - **Insect-inspired Toys:** Toys that use insects as their design inspiration, introducing children to the natural world around them. - **Grow-a-toys Innovation:** Innovation in the grow-a-toy category, expanding on the design to create unique and educational experiences for children. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Industry:** The toy industry can offer more educational and interactive toys to help teach children about science and the natural world. - **Education Industry:** The education industry can use interactive, hands-on activities like science education toys to supplement classroom learning and encourage a love of science. - **Environmental Science Industry:** The environmental science industry can use insect-inspired toys like the Hatch A Butterfly to teach children about the importance of preserving habitats and ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Next-Gen Hatching Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spin-master-hatchimals.md) - [Water-Activated Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-pets.md) - [Educational Insect Puzzle Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerkid-kits.md) - [Insect Habitat Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bug-playground.md) - [Pump-Up Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-biggies.md) - [Children Gardening Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-explore-flower-gardening-play-set.md) - [Interactive Hatching Dinosaur Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinosaur-toys.md) - [Aquatic Amphibian Children's Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tacos-frog.md) - [Fluttering Insect Robot Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zing-go-go-bird-butterfly.md)