# Converting Cradles Made by Midas' Q4 Cradle is a Toy Your Baby Can Sleep In By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-10-13 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-midas References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/10/13/q4-cradle-by-made-by-midas/) & [madebymidas](http://www.madebymidas.com/) Babies outgrow clothes, [cribs and toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-smart-crib) so quickly that this special cradle toy, the Q4 Cradle, from Made by Midas will alleviate the frustration of parents everywhere. Made of plywood with a removable hood, the Q4 Cradle functions as a [baby bassinet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoo-smart-sleeper) but can be turned instantly into a toy once the baby outgrows it thanks to the playful addition of wheels. According to their website, the designers from Made by Midas envisioned the child to use the [wheeled cradle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jumbo-walker) as a make-believe car or train once he or she gets to big to sleep in it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-functional Baby Products:** The Q4 Cradle demonstrates the trend of multi-functional baby products that can transform from a baby bassinet to a toy. - **Sustainable Material Innovation:** The use of plywood in the Q4 Cradle showcases the trend of sustainable material innovation in baby products. - **Convertible Furniture:** The Q4 Cradle highlights the trend of convertible furniture that can adapt to different stages of a child's growth. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Baby Products:** The Q4 Cradle presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the baby products industry by offering a versatile and sustainable solution. - **Furniture:** The Q4 Cradle opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture industry by showcasing the potential of convertible designs. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The Q4 Cradle provides disruptive innovation opportunities for toy manufacturers by merging the functionality of a toy with a baby bassinet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Toddler-Convertible Cots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parry-cot.md) - [Sleek Multipurpose Crib Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crib-design.md) - [Modular Childhood Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crib-concept.md) - [Sleek Cradle-Transforming Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schwan.md) - [Collapsible Space-Saving Child Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-crib.md) - [Collapsible Flatpack Crib Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bababing-bedside-travel-crib.md) - [Bubble-Shaped Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bubble-baby-bed.md) - [2-in-1 Toddler Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piccalio-bedbed.md) - [Smart Cry-Detecting Baby Cribs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starling-natural-heritage.md)