ParentlistRattles
Light, easy-grip rattles that introduce cause and effect.
- Priority
- Nice to have
- Ages
- 0-9 months
- Category
- Play & Development
When you need it
Newborns mostly listen to rattles at first, but from around 2 or 3 months, as their hands start opening and grasping, they love shaking one themselves. Rattles hold attention until roughly 9 months, when toys with buttons, doors and moving parts become more exciting.
What to look for
Look for rattles light enough for a small baby to lift and slim enough to grip, with nothing that could come loose. Because everything ends up in the mouth, choose easy-to-wash materials such as solid wood, silicone or BPA-free plastic. Avoid sharp seams, long cords and very small rattles. One that doubles as a teether tends to get more use.
Rattles: common questions
- Do I need a rattles?
- A couple of rattles are nice, but you don't need a collection. Babies are often just as happy with a set of plastic toy keys or a sealed container you shake for them. One or two easy-to-grip rattles are plenty.
- When does a baby need a rattles?
- From the early months, once baby starts grasping, until around 9 months of age.
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