Baby rattles to keep your baby entertained

Made from soft, baby-friendly materials, the Paddington Bear Ring Rattle is safe for babies to handle and chew on, making it gentle on sensitive gums. The design prioritizes comfort, ensuring the rattle is suitable even for the youngest infants. The rattle sound helps stimulate a baby’s auditory senses, while the soft texture and colorful design engage their sense of touch and sight, making the multi-sensory engagement beneficial for a baby’s early development. One mum who purchased this as a first time gift for their little one said: "When we found out we were expecting, this is the first item we bought for our little one and I'm so glad we did. Not only is it a classic character that my husband and I enjoyed as kids, but also it has a lovely bell sound inside of it. Plus, it is super easy to clean, especially when our little one decided to chew on it too."

Designed specifically for small hands, making them easy for babies to grasp, shake, and hold, these baby rattles are just right for infants who are developing their motor skills. The maracas produce a gentle rattle sound when shaken, which helps stimulate a baby’s auditory senses, and the different textures and bright colours on the maracas also engage a baby’s visual and tactile senses, contributing to their overall sensory development. A first time mum, who purchased this for her little baby, said: "I love this product. This a lifesaver for parents, and our baby boy loves it. He chews on it and rattles it. I also love the sound it makes."

The Heyu-Lotus baby rattle produces a soft and soothing sound that is less likely to startle babies. This gentle rattle noise helps stimulate auditory development without being too loud or overwhelming. Designed for tiny hands, the soft rattles are lightweight and easy for babies to grasp, hold, and shake. This helps in the development of their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The soft fabric design is often machine washable, making it easy for parents to keep the rattles clean and hygienic, which is essential given how often baby toys end up in their mouths. One grandparent said: "My granddaughter loves these, she's only a few weeks old, but she is fascinated by them and make little noises when she looks and plays with them."

This rattle is designed to engage multiple senses at once, offering more than just sound. The combination of different textures, bright colours, and sounds stimulates a baby’s visual, auditory, and tactile senses, promoting overall sensory development. Known for their educational focus. Opus The Octopus is designed not only to entertain but also to introduce basic concepts like cause and effect, as babies learn that shaking the rattle produces sound. As it also features musical elements, such as playing different notes or melodies when interacted with, this will help introduce your baby to the basics of music, rhythm, and pitch, which can be both soothing and stimulating. One mum said: "Easy grip and good for teething.", while another said, "My baby loved the colours and the mirror."

The John Lewis Baby Einstein Cal's Sensory Shake-Up Activity Rattle is a good choice to stimulate multiple senses, such as sight, sound, and touch. The combination of vibrant colours, interesting textures, and fun sounds helps support sensory development and keeps babies entertained. Featuring Cal the cute Caterpillar from the Baby Einstein shows and books, the toy comes with 4 colourful rattle rings, a baby-safe mirror, an hourglass rattle with high contrast colours, textured antennae and a rotating character head with clicking sounds. One happy buyer said: "Great sensory toy. It keeps my little one very busy for along time, and I love that it doesn't require batteries, making it very durable and easy to grip with small hands."

The rattle features a classic and timeless design, often beloved by both parents and babies. The imagery of Winnie the Pooh and his friends adds a nostalgic and comforting element, making the toy not only functional but also emotionally appealing. Made from wood, this rattle is free from harmful chemicals and synthetic materials, making it a safer option for babies. The use of natural wood also gives it a sturdy and durable feel, which is important for a toy that will be handled and chewed on frequently.

The plush mouse design from jojo maman bebe is adorable and appealing to all babies. The friendly face of the mouse can be comforting and engaging, helping to create an emotional connection between the baby and the toy. Made from 100% cotton. The ring shape of the rattle is designed for tiny hands, making it easy for babies to hold, shake, and explore. This design supports the development of fine motor skills as babies practice gripping and manipulating the toy. Bought as a gift, one customer said: "I am very pleased with the quality of the items. They were chosen as gifts for a friend’s new granddaughter. The new mum said all items were beautiful."

he rattle has a distinctive open, flexible design that makes it easy for babies to grasp and hold. The fox shape is playful and engaging, appealing to both babies and parents. The design also encourages babies to explore different ways to interact with the toy, promoting creativity and curiosity. The mix of soft, rubbery parts and harder surfaces gives babies different sensations to explore, which is important for sensory development. One buyer who has purchased this item quite a few times said: "This is the 3rd time I have bought this item. All have been gifts either for newborns, christenings or Christmas. I’ve always found Skip Hop products to be well made, brightly coloured and this in particular is suitably interesting to engage young babies. Very positive feedback from the parents, and I can fully recommend!"