What is the first toy almost every parent puts in their baby’s tiny hands? Almost every time it is a baby rattle. These little toys have been the standard for new baby toys for generations.
Choosing a baby rattle today is not nearly as easy. Today you go into the store and you find all kinds of colorful options. They can be simple pastel colors, or bright vibrant colors. You may want to choose the brighter colored baby rattle since it is easier for your baby to see bright colors. It will help your baby to follow, and discover their little rattle.
You can find many rattles which include electronic noise makers or play music. Many babies really enjoy small toys which play songs. They will calm down and listen to the music, sometimes stopping their cries while the music plays.
One thing you must plan for when you start giving your infant a baby rattle. The shake, rattle, and roll probably will not be the noise of them shaking the rattle. It will probably be the sound of the rattle being tossed on the floor, then rocking and rolling underneath the entertainment center or couch. You maybe did not know that rattles were throw toys, but it might be their most used function. Those clips in movies of babies entertaining themselves with their rattles are fiction. You will discover most children prefer to hear the sound of the rattle hitting the floor and watch mommy, daddy, and their siblings running after the toy to bring it back to them. Isn’t that really the entire reason for any toy, to get more attention?
You need to be careful when choosing a baby rattle. Make sure it is built to take the abuse of being thrown on the floor without small pieces becoming loose, and then becoming choke hazards. If it includes electronic sounds, make sure any covers for batteries will stay closed and not allow your baby to get the battery out. Small batteries are very easy for a baby to get into their mouth and to cause choking.
The rattles most babies prefer include colorful faces, or other built-in toys. There is something about having eyes on a toy which grabs the attention of babies of all ages. You can find a baby rattle with the shapes of butterflies, teddy bears, fish, and many other little critters. It is best to have a variety of rattles to keep your baby interested. When one rattle becomes boring another one is probably going to be exciting.
Make sure to check the baby rattle often for damage. Those throws out of the highchair, stroller, and from the crib can eventually cause cracks. Whenever you detect damage throw the rattle away and buy a new one. With the low cost of rattles there is never a reason to hold on to a damaged rattle. Let the fun being with your baby’s first baby rattle. Just be prepared to find them in all kinds of strange places. The fun with toys is just beginning.