# Research-Backed Animal-Shaped Bottles Waterdrop Launches The Toddler Collection of Water Bottles By Elena Rahman | Published 2022-04-12 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddler-collection References: [waterdrop](https://www.waterdrop.com/) & [waterdrop](https://www.waterdrop.com/)  Waterdrop, the health-focused lifestyle brand committed to encouraging hydration, recently unveiled the [Toddler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kendamil-goat-milk-infant-and-toddler) Collection. Its latest launch arrives after two years of research and aims to help children consume more water throughout the day. Each water bottle in the collection is shaped like an [animal and is specially designed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-water-beverage) to prevent accidents. The collection includes Tilly the tigress, Roxy the raccoon, Buddy the bear, Pico the penguin, and Freddy the frog. Made of a single [stainless steel wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/togo-bottle), the bottles are equipped with a rubber cap attached to the bottle for safe drinking. In addition, the bottles include an innovative anti-spill valve to prevent spillage. Parents and guardians can easily clean the bottles either by hand or in the dishwasher. Image Credit: Waterdrop ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 11% - 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) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-inspired Water Bottles:** Opportunity for companies to create unique and innovative designs for water bottles that appeal to both children and adults. - **Child-focused Water Hydration Products:** Opportunity for companies to develop more child-friendly hydration products that encourage children to drink more water throughout the day. - **Innovative Anti-spill Features:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate innovative anti-spill features in their products to prevent accidents and increase consumer satisfaction. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Products:** The launch of Waterdrop's Toddler Collection presents an opportunity for companies in the children's products industry to develop new hydration products for children. - **Kitchenware:** Opportunity for companies in the kitchenware industry to develop innovative water bottle designs that appeal to both children and adults. - **Consumer Goods:** The success of Waterdrop's Toddler Collection presents an opportunity for companies in the consumer goods industry to invest in developing child-friendly and innovative hydration products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Sports Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sports-bottle.md) - [Kid-Focused Water Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids.md) - [Motivational Hydration Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-drinkware.md) - [Gen Z-Focued Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-water-bottles.md) - [Lifestyle-Adjascent Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tira.md) - [Baby Bottle Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottapals.md) - [Customized Smart Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-bottles.md) - [Crayon-Themed Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayola-x-swell.md) - [Child-Focused Bottled Waters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-water.md)