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Reasons Why Rattles Are The Best Toys For Babies!

Little fingers wrapped around a rattle… the little hand making random waves and movements causing the rattle to ring… little curious eyes widening at the sudden sound… little ears trying to figure out the source of the sound… and all throughout, that little mouth turning into a big smile as the baby enjoys discovering how to play with their new toy! Rattles are indeed the cutest toys for babies.

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Right from the beginning, rattles prove to be wonderful toys that all babies love. They keep them engaged and entertained for quite some time and are a great way to let the baby play on their own for a while. But did you know that there are several benefits to your baby’s development when they play with rattles? Let’s understand a few of them.

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How Do Rattles Help In Your Baby’s Development?

  1. Rattles let babies explore their sense of touch as they hold, feel and play with them.
  2. The various sounds from the rattle aid in the baby’s sense of hearing.
  3. Rattles in different patterns, colours and designs help in improving the baby’s colour recognition.
  4. They are exciting and engaging toys, encouraging the baby to play for long.
  5. Rattles work on the baby’s fine motor skills by encouraging various types of grasping skills.
  6. They grasp and hold the baby’s attention, improving their cognitive growth.
  7. Babies observe that as they move their hands, the rattle sounds, and start understanding the concept of cause and effect.
  8. Rattles let babies explore their curiosity.
  9. They improve the baby’s hand-eye coordination.
  10. Babies learn about tones, rhythms, tunes and volumes while playing with rattles.

Things To Look Out For Before Choosing A Rattle 

  • Age-Appropriate: The right toy at the right time makes a huge difference in how the baby engages. When you introduce a toy to your baby, they explore it and try to master the skill required to play with it. Too difficult for their age, and it will not be interesting to them for long. Too easy for their age, and it will not be stimulating enough. The Intellibaby programme makes it easy for you to choose toys that are perfectly suited for your baby’s age. These help your baby in achieving their developmental milestones and engage them in fun.
  • Baby-safe construction: A common concern with children’s toys is the danger of small parts breaking or coming off. These pose a potential hazard for your child. Wooden rattles are sturdier and don’t break that easily. So parents find it safer to choose wooden toys over plastic ones. Good quality wooden rattles that are free of harmful elements, tested and vetted by experts are the safest choice for babies.
  • Safe for mouthing or teething: Babies tend to explore all objects in their surroundings by mouthing. As they grow older, they may have teething pain which again makes them want to put all objects in their mouth and chew on them to soothe their gums. Thus, materials that are non-toxic and of premium quality should be preferred.
  • Learning and Development: Apart from having a lot of fun, every object that your baby engages with has a learning opportunity for them. Wooden toys make it more effective for children to observe and learn about concepts like shapes, weight, gravity and many more that contribute to early learning. Moreover, Intellibaby development aids are specifically designed level-wise to assist your baby in their growth and development journey. Each Intellibaby rattle is designed for a specific age group and provides particular stimuli suitable to the baby’s milestones at every stage.

Best Rattles For Your Baby

Intellibaby Bunny Rattle 

At the age of two months, your baby is learning to adjust their visual focus. At this stage, they will enjoy playing with a rattle that has a distinct sound as well as an attractive look. This adorable bunny rattle is just that! Your baby will love fiddling with the bunny and observing its looks, while also noticing the dual textures of the bunny and the grasping ring. This is the most suitable rattle for this stage when the baby’s palmar grasp reflex is developing.

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Intellibaby Wooden Grasping Rattle 

When your baby turns around four months old, their auditory senses start building up. Your baby will be able to judge the direction of the source of sounds and will now even be able to turn their heads in the direction of the sound. This is a great time to bring out a rattle that they will fall in love with. Babies at this stage are also improving their eye-body coordination with each day. So when you hold the rattle near them and ring it, they will be attracted to it and try to reach out to grab it. They will also surprise you with their newly acquired skill of grabbing momentarily.

Intellibaby Cube Rattle 

At four or five months, your baby is still holding objects with a palmar grasp. This means they are using the centre of their palm, without using their thumb. For this stage, the cube rattle works wonderfully to improve their finger dexterity to strengthen the baby’s grasp and grip. You will notice that your baby’s hand-eye coordination has improved over time and that they are able to hold and shake the cube rattle, albeit not with accuracy. Playing with this rattle will give them improved hand control while engaging their auditory and tactile senses. 

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Intellibaby Classic Rattle 

As your baby turns 6 months old, they develop their radial palmar grasp. They use the radial side of their palm engaging the thumb, the index and the middle fingers while keeping all other fingers fixed. At this stage, introducing the Intellibaby Classic Rattle has several advantages for your baby. This rattle, with its timeless look, has a strong visual appeal for the baby. They will be able to grasp the rattle and shake it to produce sound, as their understanding of cause and effect improves.

Intellibaby Rolling Bell Rattle 

At the age of 6 or 7 months, your baby is able to crawl to reach things that catch their fancy. They have also learnt better head control which enables them to move and roll around. This is the stage when you can bring out the rolling bell rattle to encourage these skills. Roll it around on the mat till it grasps your baby’s attention. Watch them reach out and grasp for the rattle and play with it to improve their fine motor skills.

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Intellibaby Wooden Classic Grasping Ring 

Wooden Classic Grasping Ring

The Classic Grasping Ring is a crucial tool for developing your infant’s Palmar grasp. Specifically designed for two to three-month-olds, its sleek surface facilitates easy holding, ensuring the safety of delicate baby hands. This ring not only encourages grasping but also introduces a novel texture to stimulate your child’s sensory exploration. 

So, grab these rattles and get them ringing! Whether it’s for gifting to a baby or a baby shower gift for expecting parents, rattles are always the best functional toys for babies! Buy now! 

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Shraddha Mishra
Writer, journalist and content creator, she has worked across several publications. She takes a keen interest in travel, food and culture. A new mother, she loves talking about her parenting journey and watching her toddler play, learn and grow. When not working, you will find her watching a movie or web series, or reading a novel, chasing a good story everywhere.
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