Best baby rattles according to redditors
We found 37 Reddit comments discussing the best baby rattles. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 37 Reddit comments discussing the best baby rattles. We ranked the 22 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
6 month old: Stacking Cups and Sassy Rings
[cups] (http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13343706&mr:keyword=&mr:trackingCode=FB208E66-7315-E311-A497-90E2BA285E75&mr:match=&mr:adType=pla&mr:filter=38523660046&cagpspn=plat_13659071&mr:referralID=NA&mr:ad=35250039166&mr:device=c&camp=PLAPPC-_-PID13659071&KPID=13659071)
[rings] (http://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Ring-Links-Rattle-Developmental/dp/B002L3T9YM)
I'm not sure what I'm looking at here, sorry.
Do you loop the light around your finger like a tactical ring?
Or do you bite on the paracord?
One more question, did you sew the loops closed or melt the ends together. I like the idea of a short bite loop. Like a teether toy for adults.
https://www.amazon.com/B-toys-Rain-Glow-Squeeze-Light-Up/dp/B06XCK5SN4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=light+up+teether+toy&qid=1574867154&sr=8-1
My dog loves tags too, so I bought her a Taggies brand baby toy. It’s definitely a supervised toy but so far she LOVES it! The tags are super strong so she’s less likely to rip them off and swallow them. Plus it has a squeaker in it!
It may not teach your dog not to play with tags, but it will help redirect them to an approved way.
Taggies Heather Hedgehog... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GX2YR98?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
you're not kidding. Nash LOVES that monkey! We've bought him a replacement, and he's finally coming around to it. But Monkey #1 holds a special place in his heart.
Here's what it's 'supposed' to look like.
It was a gift so I have no idea where it came from but it looks like this one on amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-BUFF-Dumbbell-Rattle/dp/B00UB8BEEM
There is no rush to buy toys as others have said. Tummy time should begin at birth and you could try to get toys that will hold LO’s attention in that position before they learn to reach for things:
Next up would be a playard (the Kick n Play Piano one was super popular in our Bumper group) to hang things overhead that they’ll eventually bat at or kick. The Manhattan Toys with lots of strings or loops are great first toys to grasp. You might also like some plastic chain links, which can be toys/teethers on their own at first and graduate to tools for tethering toys in the stroller/car seat.
Vintage vinyl squeaky books that are fun to touch.
Summer's muslin swaddling blankets; they rule.
And of course, we have some cute toys for her, but she seems to prefer a single disposable plastic spoon, my rubber watch, a length of knotted cord and our hands/feet. Of the cute toys, the Infantino Stacker is the clear winner for versatility. The base makes a whistling sound, and the rings all have different textures and make different sounds. We combined that with a set of rings and can clip them to her carrier, her car seat, her jumper, her crib, etc., awesome product.
https://www.amazon.com/Fred-BUFF-BABY-Dumbbell-Rattle/dp/B00UB8BEEM?th=1&psc=1
I saw these foot rattles the other day and thought they were so cute.
My daughter got this ridiculously expensive light-up rattle as a gift and she still loves it at almost 16 months. It lights up when you shake it/hit it against something and the light changes from red to blue to green . Also this baby Einstein crib hanging aquarium is a favorite.
Manhattan Toy Skwish Natural Rattle and Teether Grasping Activity Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QKIVO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2e9NDbMK9VK77
Might be a little old for this, but I certainly get a lot of joy playing with the one my daughter has. The sound it makes is soothing vs. loud and irritating typical kid toy noises.
This creepy thing! https://www.amazon.com/Manhattan-Toy-Whoozit-Squeaker-Developmental/dp/B01MUQ8Z8Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=whoozit&qid=1563767445&s=gateway&sr=8-2
I would make the toy then stick one of these when I was stuffing it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00SKLWG0S/ref=aw_wl_ov_dp_2_2?colid=1YEO4BWV5KB7L&coliid=I13964BNRINL3K
To create it I would make the balls and tubes, stuff them then stiches them together.
http://avtanski.net/projects/crochet/lathe/
And
http://avtanski.net/projects/crochet/
For help on making balls and tubes.
I like open ended toys like texture balls, music shakers, art supplies(fat crayons, washable finger paint, bathtub paint), bath toys like floaters and cups.
Sorry for my links. On mobile. These are all toys I’ve bought for my kids or the kids I watch have and I like them.
Balls: Infantino Textured Multi Ball Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJPK8PA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ABb0AbG0B9NF6
Music toys: Fisher-Price Rattle 'n Rock Maracas, Green/Yellow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FBW7CNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LEb0AbZ8NXJMF
Oball Shaker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008J1QP7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_IGb0AbFB3HK8Y
Bath toys: Munchkin Lazy Buoys Bathtub Toys https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004LWZZ76/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_PJb0AbW8FZ0F2
So I just got home from a cross-country trip with my 14 month old (12 months adjusted, she was a preemie). It wasn't 11 hours but it was a total of 8 hours on a plane plus a couple hour layover. So far this year we've done three long trips to other states so we've been able to experiment some. I don't know what your budget is, but this is what worked for me:
Also if you didn't already buy her a seat, ask the gate agents at check-in if there's room to take her car seat on the flight (assuming you're traveling with one). So far on our nine flights (counting layovers), our "lap infant" has had a seat on all but I think two. It's SO much easier putting her in an infant car seat and pulling the hood down a bit if you have one, makes it way easier for them to sleep. Stock up on bottles or pacifiers for take-off and landing, but if she doesn't take a pacifier try not to overfeed her so that she's refusing the bottle. With any luck she'll hopefully have a couple decent naps on the flight but it's still hard. Good luck and you can do this!
My kids LOVED the toys that suction to the table top. this one
and this one
were favorites. In fact, these along with this high chair are my go to baby shower gifts.
Gifts for Babies/Toddlers
Spin and Learn Color FlashlightShapes & Sharing Picnic BasketTurn & Learn DriverSingin’ Soccer BallGifts for Mom
Gifts for Dad
Gifts for Grandma
Grandma Keepsake BoxGifts for Grandpa
My daughter is 4 months. Here's what she's getting.
Teethers (solid silicone and squishy rubber)
Clutching Toys (like this one http://www.amazon.com/HABA-3856-Haba-Magica-Clutching/dp/B0033M22LM)
Sensory Balls
Soft Toys
Books
Rattle and shaker
A silicone food chew/strainer thing ( http://www.amazon.com/Award-Winning-Kidsme-Feeder-Large/dp/B005KWLEVW)
Things we already had from first kiddo:
Soft blocks
Mega blocks (like giant legos)
Shape Sorter
Containers and objects ( http://m.melissaanddoug.com/stuffed-bug-jug-fill-and-spill-set)
Object permanence toys
Rolling toys
Floor mirrors
Wooden puzzles
More practically, you could ask for baby proofing stuff.
I know there are mixed opinions, but i really like the teething jewelry (for moms).
There are silicone placemats you can roll up to bring to restaurants
If you have an infant car seat you could ask for a convertible car seat
Sippy cups
I agree with commenters saying to ask for a better carrier.
I have this funny little toy on my "For my baby!" list, and I think my son would absolutely love it! He's almost 8 months old, and is very curious about everything, but we don't have many interactive toys for him.
These aren't inexpensive, but we get so much mileage out of these wooden toys by Haba. We have this one and one that's like a little barbell. We got them to help his clutching skills and I think they really helped him! He loves these enough that we don't feel the need to buy more. We also have a few small stuffed animals and clip-on toys like what came with his floor gym as well.
I'd say his favorite toy is the bed sheet. It makes a pretty tent.
EDIT: Here's the Haba barbell toy! He loves this one. So easy to put in his mouth!
Thanks, but that’s not necessary. Just pay it forward someday when you can.
I sent you a few more of the inexpensive things from your list, but I noticed just now that one of them says it is a choking hazard for infants, just FYI.
Hello, World! Backyard Bugs https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553521055/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_qFz9BbC7NQNC9
Manhattan Toy Skwish Natural Rattle and Teether Grasping Activity Toy https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QKIVO0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_MFz9BbRVVYJS8
Organic Wood Montessori Styled Baby Rattle by Homi Baby - Perfect Grasping Teething Toy for Toddlers - Handmade in the USA - Sealed with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil (Natural) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073J2C879/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_7Fz9Bb0RH5WY1
Playkidz: Super Durable 6 Pack Sensory Balls, Soft & Textured Balls for Babies & Toddlers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N52GQSK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_SGz9BbNVKKJD8
Should be there Friday.
I would look at natural wooden baby toys then, there are quite a few available on Amazon. Here are some:
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_ime_c_1_11?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wooden+baby+toys&sprefix=wooden+baby%2Caps%2C342&crid=3KLJAKFKSYBIF
And here's a cool looking one:
https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Montessori-Styled-Baby-Homi/dp/B073J2C879/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1527020330&sr=8-7&keywords=wooden+baby+toys
I work in insurance. :) If the hospital is in network but the provider (the ENT) is not but your son was seen AT the hospital, then the claim should be run using in network benefits. Sometimes this happens and the member (you) goes to an in network hospital and a certain provider works there but isn't in the global network with the hospital - the insurance company will usually try to do a single case agreement to get a better rate but since the member was technically at an in network facility, they won't be liable for anything above the in network rate. If you saw the out of network ENT at their private office, it could be a different thing. If your husband's insurance has an online portal (most do) you can log in using his information and review the claims under your son's name to see if the ENT shows up on there, if you don't see anything, they didn't run the claim through insurance. If that's the case, call billing for the facility/office the bill is from and talk to them as they missed a step. If you DO see a claim and have questions, call your husband's insurance plan to talk to someone in claims who can review things with you.
As for checking the ENT's network status - go top your insurance plan's home page and you should be able to do a search to check network status under their member section, they sometimes require you log into the portal. You can also search this ENT and see if they're on the hospital's homepage (which would indicate they're global under the hospital and in network). Sounds to me like they never filed a claim and that's what the biggest issue here is - check for the claim first then call billing. :) If you have any other questions, I can do my best to help.
Sophie was given to Mira by her uncle whose two kids LOVED her to pieces. We've been tempted to get a second one as she loves it so much. Lots of babies in my group also love this cloud toy that you can find at target but one baby chewed a piece off and nearly choked so I'm steering clear of it.
Although not it, this rattle is as close as i could find.
Found it on Amazon. Thanks!
The silicone teethers have been popular here. Like this one
http://www.amazon.com/Bright-Starts-Teethe-Me-Pals/dp/B00JU971G8 (we have the blue elephant)
The gel ones that go in the freezer are only used for distracting during diaper changes.
My son never gets tired of this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Sassy-Wonder-Wheel-Activity-Center/dp/B004AHMCKA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1501696598&sr=8-1&keywords=highchair+toy
Best baby toy for little bitties:
https://www.amazon.com/SmartNoggin-NogginStik-Developmental-Light-up-Rattle/dp/B00BOQXWGS/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1525184199&sr=1-1&keywords=noggin+stick
My daughter loves her Pebble frog. It's cloth and machine washable. She hated a pacifier but loves chewing on the frog's eyes and limbs. It's her favorite toy by far! The company makes other variations but the frog is a winner because of its eye nubs. https://www.amazon.com/Pebble-Frog-Rattle-Boy/dp/B00ADQ5VG4
My little guy is obsessed with this giraffe toy: Playgro 0181561107 My First Bead Buddies Giraffe for baby infant toddler children https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005VCHKGY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Vj6cAbNZJ7ZFM
On mobile, sorry for the crap link. But he seriously loves this thing. He sucks on the ears, the feet crunch, he'll hold it sideways and strum the neck rings like a guitar. He likes to watch if I hold it and shake the rattle part. Three months is when he started showing interest in it.