Baby Rattles
Baby Rattles
Discover our beautiful collection of non-toxic baby rattles that make a perfect gift for a little to stimulate their developing their senses. Let baby explore, touch, sound and grab with one of our beautiful wooden or plush rattles, perfect for keeping little one entertained at home or while out and about. All our quality baby rattles have been designed to be gentle on babies delicate gums and teeth and are tested to applicable Australian and European safety standards.
Some Benefits of Baby Rattles
Baby rattles are not just a source of entertainment and distraction for infants. Babies, particularly between the ages to 3 to 24 months, can learn multiple new skills from them.
Cause and Effect Exploration
Rattles help teach little ones cause and effect. Moving a rattle activates a sound, which provides immediate auditory feedback, helping babies to learn that their actions can cause a reaction (in this case sound). Because rattles are easy for little hands to operate, they are one of the first toys that can be given to babies for first cause and effect exploration.
Grasping Reflex Development
As a baby develops, their grasping technique gradually changes. Initially, babies attempt to grasp objects with their whole hand. Over time they develop the pincer grasp (the ability to grasp something between the thumb and first finger). Baby rattles are one of the most comfortable toys to grasp since they are held with the whole hand. Initial grasps of a toy such as a baby rattle offers an important step towards developing more mature grasp patterns. Over time children will use their pincer grasp to pick things up and feed themselves. It also lays the foundation for a good pencil grip when they start pre-school.