from Plan Toys
A simple and smooth ring rattle with a twist of modern design. When babies shake the rattle, the wooden ball collides with the ring to produce sounds. Perfectly sized for baby to grab, shake, and teeth on.
Cons: although made of all natural wood it can be a mouthful for your little wonder
Age: 6mo+
Price: $7.89 at Amazon.com
6. Girali Rattle
from Selecta
Shaped like a mushroom, this perfectly designed handle on the Girali Rattle for little hands to grasp. Bright color contrast with the natural wood tone adds extra interest. Four beads dangle and make soft noises when shaken.
Cons: the balls on top could potentially be a choking if they get loose...but yet again - it has never happened
Age: birth+
Price: $14.99 at KangarooBoo.com
5. Sterling Silver Ring
from Lunt
In traditional style, the rattle part of the piece is fashioned from guaranteed sterling silver with a gleaming finish. It includes a pretty rounded bead and makes a pleasant rattling sound. The white teething ring threads through the rattle, giving baby a second way to play with the toy.
Cons: quite expensive
Age: 3mo+
Price: $60,00 at Amazon.com
4. Knitted Teether and Rattle Bunny
from miYim
Knitted Teether and Rattle Bunny is all natural - made with certified organic cotton and chemical free dyes. It is designed to offer baby gentle sensory stimulation through texture, sound, and shape. As a teether, this all-natural, organic teething toy will soothe sore gums. As a rattle it gives off a reassuring and comforting sound.
Cons: limited color choice, and can also be more than a handful for your tot, until he learns to grab on properly, that is, but this is definitely not a birth+ toy
Age: birth+
Price: $12.99 at Amazon.com
3. Star Teething Blanket
from Learning Curve Baby
Star Teething Blanket offers multiple teething surfaces: soft terry cloth, crinkly satin, and chewy soft textures for maximum relief. It's lightweight, easy-to-grasp and features an attach-a-loop for portability. And for extra fun, there's a squeaker in one of the points!
Cons: it's not organic and the cleansing instructions are not really included so don't forget to wash in baby detergent before use :)
Age: birth+
Price: $6.97 at Amazon.com
2. Kringelring
from HABA
HABA Kringelring is a wooden teething toy with flexible elements threaded on a strong elastic band. It provides gentle twists as your child tugs and pulls on this child-safe toy. A pleasant rattle sound provides gentle and reassuring feedback. Made in Germany.
Cons: if only it were a little narrower it would actually serve as intended much better
Age: 6mo+
Price: $10.79 at Amazon.com
1. Sophie the Giraffe
from Vulli
Originally made in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe retains the same original design that has comforted teething babies for generations. Soft, light and easy to grasp, Sophie La Giraffe is perfect for little hands and makes a happy sound when squeezed. Babies especially love her bumpy head to sooth their teething gums.
Cons: the instructions say that you can use it from birth... but your little genius would need the ability to hold on to it so he can enjoy it, otherwise it's totally awesome
Age: birth+
Price: $18.99 at Amazon.com
