Choosing Baby Rattles
Baby rattles are one of the best and most practical gifts that can be given to a baby. Here are a few suggestions on how to decide on and buy the most ideal rattle for the baby.
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Rattles are a baby’s first toy and also apparently the only toy they can have fun with at such a small age. Rattles come in attractive shapes and colours which catch the notice of the baby and keep him occupied while he enjoys himself and learns about the world around him. The jangling sound produced by a rattle draws and interests the baby for long periods of time. Rattles come in an assortment of shapes. These can be hand held and also in dangling form. For a very small baby, who cannot grasp a rattle, a dangling rattle is the most excellent option. These rattles can be dangled down from the top of the baby’s crib and can be played with the support of a battery or by twisting their key. The baby can keep watching and playing with the rattle while taking pleasure in the jangling and tinkling sounds produced by it. The baby is also induced into a sound sleep due to the restful and soothing result of the sound produced by a rattle.
Go for an unopened and fully packaged rattle set. Unopened rattles are safe and hygienic for the baby as they are not uncovered to pollutants and to hand touch.
Beware of rattles produced in developing countries like China. These rattles could contain toxic paints or plastic, which can be hurtful for the health of the baby. Small babies have the tendency of putting everything and anything they can place their hands on into their mouths. Thus, any rattle produced in a country with questionable health regulations should be passed over.
Choose rattles without any small pieces or attachments. As the baby has the tendency of putting it into his/her mouth, small pieces, dangling or attachments can potentially choke the baby. The end of the rattle should not be smaller than 2 inches.
Select a rattle that is attractive in appearance so that it can attract and excite the baby. Choose a rattle with lively and striking colours, gentle and peaceful sound and texture that can stimulate the baby’s sense of touch.
Choose rattles relevant to the baby’s age. Small babies cannot seize or hold a rattle, consequently, give them wrist rattles that are attached to their little wrists or legs and they can enjoy them whenever they move their hands or legs (which babies often do).
Rattles are a gift that a small baby cans enjoy and which can keep the baby occupied and the parents peacefully free for a while.
