The iconic rocking horse is a successful time-tested toy for young children, but its wooden form is a little hard on toddlers with questionable balance. The Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is an adaptation of a design by Povl Kjer which replaces the graceful muscular creature with a soft and stocky one.
It might remind you of the sport of sheep riding for bull riding beginners, but ultimately this endearing piece is designed to charm youngsters with a sense of safety and amusement. The woolly texture of genuine sheepskin provides sensory intrigue and fluffy cushioning. Beneath it, a handmade animal-shaped frame of Baltic birch plywood acts as a sturdy structure for the Bright Spark Rocking Sheep, extending into a pair of long shallow rockers for steady swaying.
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Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is a Whimsically Woolly Stallion Substitute
Trend Themes
1. Soft Play Toys - The success of the Bright Spark Rocking Sheep demonstrates the growing demand for soft, safe and whimsical playtime options for young children.
2. Sensory Toys - The Bright Spark Rocking Sheep's textured, fluffy surface highlights a trend for toys that provide tactile and sensory stimulation for young children.
3. Eco-friendly Toys - The handmade, Baltic birch plywood frame of the Bright Spark Rocking Sheep is an example of the growing trend for eco-friendly and sustainable children's toys.
Industry Implications
1. Children's Toy Industry - The Bright Spark Rocking Sheep exemplifies the need for innovation in the children's toy industry, to provide safer, more sustainable, and engaging playtime options.
2. Textile Industry - The tactile and sensory aspects of the Bright Spark Rocking Sheep's genuine sheepskin cover showcase the need for soft and sustainable textile solutions in the children's toy market.
3. Furniture Industry - The sturdy, handmade frame of the Bright Spark Rocking Sheep highlights opportunities for innovation in functional and sustainable furniture design for children.