# Riding Wooden Critters Rocking Rabbit, Duck and Horse from Bjorn Dahlstrom By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocking-rabbit References: [nest-living](http://www.nest-living.com/products/playsam-rocking-rabbit) & [designaddict](http://www.designaddict.com/design_index/index.cfm/fuseaction/designer_show_one/DESIGNER_ID/255/) Award-winning Swedish furniture and industrial designer, Björn Dahlström, is rocking the world for little kids with his rocking rabbit, rocking horse and [rocking duck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-duck-surprise) [ride-on toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birddy). The Scandinavian-designed rocking rabbit toy is made of MDF engineered wood, finished in high luster non-toxic red or black. The long floppy ears are leather. The duck and the horse feature similar construction and materials. The pieces sell for about $200 each and are recommended for children over 15 months of age. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Toy Design:** Creating eco-friendly and non-toxic ride-on toys using engineered wood and leather materials. - **Scandinavian-inspired Children's Furniture:** Designing stylish and modern ride-on toys with sleek and minimalist aesthetics. - **Age-appropriate Toy Innovation:** Developing safe and engaging ride-on toys specifically designed for children over 15 months of age. ### Who This Affects Most - **Toy Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate sustainable materials and stylish designs into the production of ride-on toys for children. - **Furniture Design:** Exploring the integration of playful and functional elements into Scandinavian-inspired children's furniture. - **Childcare Products:** Creating age-appropriate and safe toys that enhance the growth and development of young children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circu-mr-bunny-bed.md) - [Contemporary Rocking Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penguin-rocking-chair.md) - [Dynamic Movement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wobbl-rocking-chair.md) - [Youth-Ready Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker-1.md) - [All-Ages Portable Rockers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-rocker.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Magnetic Wooden Animal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nini-amici-toy-set.md) - [Motion Blur-Inspired Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-rocking-chair.md) - [Fabric-Wrapped Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhe-rocking-chair.md)