Product Overview
This sensory rattle for infants aged 6-9 months features a cute gentleman design, suitable for use from newborn toys to walking stages. Babies can train their small hand muscles and explore their senses by grasping, shaking, and listening to the crisp sound of wood. It can also serve as an interactive parent-child enlightenment toy/bb toy. The play method is simple: hold and shake, roll it on a table or mat, and feel the rhythm and cause-and-effect relationship. Complies withFamily Health Service, Department of Health, Hong KongGuidelines for the development of infants aged four to seven months.
Product selling points
- Safety material:FSC managed forest wood (maple, birch), non-toxic coating, smooth edges, meets children's toy safety standards
- Friendly hearing:The sound of wood chips colliding is sweet but not harsh, suitable for indoor playback and daily soothing
- Integrated structure:The elastic rope firmly connects the wood pieces, making it durable and not easy to get loose, and easy to wipe clean
- Lightweight and easy to hold:Suitable for infants and young children in terms of size and weight, promoting hand-eye coordination and grip strength
- Teaching aid extension:Can be used with kindergarten teaching aids or Montessori concepts to practice rhythm, cause and effect, and concentration
Specification Summary
- size:5 x 5 x 10.8 cm (single piece)
- net weight:About 68 g (single piece)
- Material:Wood (maple, Baltic birch), safety elastic cord; non-toxic coating
- Battery:No batteries required
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Product Details
Features and gameplay
Core Gameplay
- Grab and shake the wood chips to feel the crisp clicking sound and develop a sense of rhythm and cause and effect.
- Roll the toy gently on a flat surface, observing the changes in shape and sound, and improving hand-eye coordination
Parent-child gameplay
- Parents shake the baby at different rhythms and let the baby imitate them to play voice rhythm and interactive games.
- Incorporate it into daily rhythmic time and use nursery rhymes to provide auditory stimulation and emotional soothing
Learning Objectives
Development Orientation
- Fine motor skills and small hand muscles:Grasp, shake, and twist your wrist
- Sensory Integration:Collaboration between touch, hearing and vision
- Cognition and Causation:The causal connection between shaking and sounding
Specific benefits
Through repeated operations and sound feedback, children can strengthen their hand control, concentration and initial sense of rhythm, which will be used for futureeducational toysLay a good foundation with Montessori activities. This kind of concrete learning method is exactlyHong Kong Montessori Research and Development AssociationThe emphasis is on sensory training.
Suitable age
Appropriate age:6-9 months (primary use stage), can be used continuously from the newborn toy stage to the toddler stage (2 years old)
Usage scenarios
- Indoor/Outdoor:Suitable for living room, play mat, stroller and short interaction
- Parent-child/classroom:Suitable askindergarten teaching aidsCan be combined with synchronized clapping and chanting activities, and group learning in the sensory corner
- Storage:After the activity, place in a dry and ventilated place, store in small bags or classified boxes to avoid heavy pressure
Safety and maintenance
- Certified/Non-Toxic:Made of FSC-sourced wood and non-toxic coating, it meets child safety standards
- Cleaning and maintenance:Wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry in the shade to avoid water and high temperature exposure
- Warning:Please use under adult supervision; avoid chewing for a long time; keep away from fire
Material
The wood (maple, Baltic birch) comes from FSC managed forests; the surface has a non-toxic coating and rounded corners, which makes it delicate to the touch and easy to clean.
Related product recommendations
After using the sensory rattle for early developmental training, it is recommended to use other developmental toys to create a richer learning experience:
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Recommended usage
Combining sensory rattles with other developmental toys can create a more comprehensive early education environment: from rattles → Montessori playhouse → bucket set for progressive development, engaging in rattle activities under the gym frame to achieve simultaneous stimulation of multiple senses, perfectly embodied.Family Health Service, Department of Health, Hong KongThe concept of "comprehensive development" advocated.
FAQs
This one belongs tobaby toysorbaby toys?
Yes, the size and weight are designed for the hand development of infants and toddlers aged 6-9 months, making it an ideal choice for infant and baby toys.Hong Kong Department of Health Infant Development Guidelines。
Does it fall into the category of Montessori toys or kindergarten teaching aids?
It is a good choice for Montessori sensory and cause-and-effect activities and is also suitable for classroom sensory corners.Hong Kong Montessori Research and Development AssociationConcept, this kind of sensory training toys are extremely important for the development of young children.
What is the connection with educational toys?
This product emphasizes sensory, causal, and rhythmic enlightenment, serving as a solid foundation before advancing to educational toys and block exploration, preparing for future encounters with more complex cognitive challenges.
What specific benefits does small hand muscle training provide?
The baby repeatedly uses the thumb to grasp and shake, stabilizing the wrist and controlling the forearm. These delicate movements can establish a foundation for fine motor skills, preparing for tasks such as holding a pen to draw and turning the pages of a book.Hong Kong Department of Health Fine Motor Development Guidelines。
Do you need batteries?
No batteries are required, it makes sound by shaking, the sound is soft and not harsh, it conforms to the concept of environmental protection, and you can play it at any time.
What is the appropriate age to start using it? And how old can it be used?
Babies can interact with the toy from the newborn stage. The recommended main usage period is 6-9 months. They can continue to practice grasping and hand-eye coordination until the toddler stage at 2 years old.
Can you play situational games with kitchen toys and cooking toys?
It can be used in conjunction with kitchen toys and cooking toys as a "ringtone/notification sound" tool in role-playing games, enhancing imagination and role-playing fun. It is a multifunctional toy for children.
Are the materials and safety guaranteed?
Made of maple and birch from FSC managed forests with non-toxic coating, the edges are smooth and polished to meetHong Kong Customs Toy Safety Guidelines, it is recommended to use under adult supervision.
Summarize
Hape Sensory Rattle for Infants 6-9 Months is a high-quality children's toy that combines safety and education, making sensory learning lively and fun through its cute gentleman design. The product meets international safety standards, making it an ideal choice as a toy for young children and a perfect option for kindergarten teaching aids.
Whether it's family bonding time or classroom teaching applications, this rattle can effectively enhance children's sensory development and fine motor skills training, laying a solid foundation for future learning. In line with the trends of early childhood education development in Hong Kong, it allows children to explore through play and learn through exploration.
