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Five Star Reviews:

83%
I bought this for our little poodle.
July 18, 2017
I actually bought this for my toy poodle. He has other dog toys, but we had a baby visit our house, and he was fascinated by a rattle, but he couldn't have it, so I bought him his own. He's elderly and doesn't chew his toys open anymore. He likes this rattle and it seems like a really good quality rattle and it's easy to grip.
Holds up to multiple washes
July 12, 2017
This is my 8 month olds favorite rattle/toy. It was the first thing he could really get a good grip on and he loved the rattle sound. When he started teething he loved chewing on the hands/feet and the antenna. It has held up to multiple washings and I actually purchased a second one so when the first one gets super dirty he doesn't have to go without while I wash it.
Great Rattle But Maybe Not First
June 4, 2017
This toy is excellent--my son loves it. It was a little thick for him to hold initially, though he was able to hold thinner rattles at the time. I'm thinking this is better for like 3.5/4mo+. He really does love it though
Great baby toy for little ones just learning how to use their hands.
December 29, 2016
The baby really likes this toy. He actually got two and has this with him all the time. I love that it makes noise but is soft so it doesn't hurt him when his hands jerk and it hits his little face.
alien/bug guy, baby approves
June 23, 2015
Baby loves the bell rattle and cut face on this toy. Not too bug or small. She chews on the antennae and the four feet. They crinkle. If it needs to be washed just get a hot towel with light soap and wipe it down and repeat with a clean cloth to rinse. I have wet the whole thing in a sink of hot water too (light soap) and it doesn't take too long to dry that way either but they recommend the first way on the package. I have used hooks to attach this guy to the activity gym, bouncer and car seat. Baby enjoys it. I did cut the tags off which seemed annoying.
So cute!!!
June 12, 2014
I bought this for my granddaughter and she loves it. The head and circle are so soft and the "arms" are nice and crunchy. She's only 5 wks old so I do most of the playing right now but she loves the bright colors. I'm sure once she has the hand eye corrdination down she'll love playing with it
75%
and it is great for baby to hold on to
July 28, 2017
I ordered this for my babe along with the Oball roll car. This shaker is cute, the balls inside seem to fascinate my child, and it is great for baby to hold on to. Toy is lightweight which is great for when babies start to pick up things and flail the arms! Would highly recommend for ages 3m+
Great Oball toy, for kids a little older
March 23, 2017
Oball toys are incredible. We got this one when our daughter was 3 months, and that was a little early - it's heavy and she'd hit herself in the face with it because she didn't quite have the motor control. We switched to more age-appropriate Oball toys and brought it back in the mix when she had a little more control (and could appreciate the shaker element!).
Great rattle
February 9, 2017
This is a great rattle for little fingers! The texture of the green and blue sections is like a silicone that my daughter was easily able to grasp. The rattle itself is very quiet, which she tends to get a little tired of, but she loves being able to hold onto it and wave it around. She got this around 3 months old.I would definitely recommend this rattle.
My grandson is just beginning to grasp items. Of ...
September 9, 2016
My grandson is just beginning to grasp items. Of course he tries to put everything in his mouth and this rattler is no different. He is able to hold onto it for short periods of time at this point.A few more weeks and he will have it all figured out how to hold onto things.
and this one is easy for her short
March 7, 2016
Our daughter loves rattles, and this one is easy for her short, pudgy fingers to grasp. One of her favorites! Holds up well to chewing, also 😊
Excellent for learning to grab and hold
April 14, 2015
Bought this for 3 month old. He loves it. Very easy to grip. Soft rubber ends also can be chewed on. center small enough for little hands and makes just a little bit of rattle noise.

Four Star Reviews:

11%
Four Stars
March 10, 2017
Helps him focus his attention during tummy time 😃
It's a very nice toy but it's too big for my 3 months ...
February 18, 2017
It's a very nice toy but it's too big for my 3 months old. He can not hold it yet. Will save it for later.
Love that it is
February 6, 2017
Body part was a little thick for our 1 month old to try to grasp. Love that it is soft
Adorable rattle with nice bright colors and patterns
January 8, 2017
Adorable rattle with nice bright colors and patterns. Soft on all sides so safe to use for a baby still working on coordination but wanting entertainment.
Cute small soft rattle
January 21, 2016
My daughter enjoys this you but it's worth more like $5 not $12 but it's worth the price for my daughters happiness. At least it's safe to play with and it rattles which is nice.
Good for infants
August 7, 2015
I bought this two for my two month old baby. The bright colors seem to attract his attention and he likes the crinkling sound that the feet make. The rattle sound is not super loud which I appreciate. Baby can't yet hold onto objects yet but the ring shape with the nubby feet will be easy for little hands to hold onto. Small enough to stick in the diaper bag, purse, or even pocket.
14%
but my baby seems to enjoy it. It is not the favorite toy
May 31, 2017
I wish this made more noise, but my baby seems to enjoy it. It is not the favorite toy, but easy to grab and throw in diaper bag.
Oballs <3
May 28, 2017
I should preface this with: Oballs are my favorite early infant toy (2-6 months). My daughter could grab them before any other toy. She picked up and tried to gum her Oball shaker before she made 9 weeks, and it was the first time I saw her actively interact with a toy. There is something about the plastic mesh that makes them really easy to hold for even the tiniest of hands.My least favorite things about Oballs is they are annoying to clean. It never feels like a wipe down can cover all the angles of the mesh.We started out with the Oball shaker, but quickly ordered the Oball Jingle and Shake Pal and the Oball Rollin' Rainstick Rattle once we realized how well she could grasp them.The highlights for the Oball ShakerThe good- Super light and portable. The smaller plastic webbing makes it easy for little fingers to grab. It has become a staple throw in for our diaper bag.The bad- The "shake" in the shaker is a bit of a let down. It is so muted that our daughter hardly responds to it.
Four Stars
May 27, 2017
GOOD TOY. My baby just doesn't like t that much. Hard for him to hold
Great for Baby's First Toy.
April 11, 2017
I bought this shaker for my baby when she was 3 months old. She was immediately able to grasp and hold it. No matter where she picked this shaker up from, she was able to keep hold of it. The center handle, which is made out of a textured, hard plastic, is also filled with tiny little plastic balls that make noise as baby moves the toy. The sound is really gentile but loud enough to keep baby engaged. The blue and green ends of the shaker are made out of a slightly flexible material. You can bend them with slight pressure.One downside; it is difficult to clean. If you run it underwater at all, water will seep into the center handle and make all of the beads stick together. The water will eventually dry out in a day or two.Now that my baby is almost 8 months old, she doesn't find this toy as interesting. She now uses it as a wand to hit the toys that dangle from her bouncer.
Mom likes it but baby new born so too soon to tell
November 17, 2016
Gift for newborn grand. His mom said it's cute and seams to be made well but we won't know how the baby feels about it for a bit. That's why I gave 4 instead of 5 stars will up date when he begins to play with his toys. Recieved quickly packaged well.
his fingers could hold it easily. But it was difficult for him to put ...
December 11, 2015
I bought it 2 month ago. My baby was 3 months. At that time, it was not hard for him to hold this.Especial there are hole, his fingers could hold it easily. But it was difficult for him to put it close to his mouth. For it was large, he could not control it. Right now, my baby is 5 months. He practiced a lot, he can hold it and put it close to his mouth quickly. This staff is safe for baby. Good toy!

Three Star Reviews:

2%
Three Stars
July 5, 2017
My baby loves the crinkle sound. Cute rattle but you could probably get one for cheaper at walmart.
I thought for sure my baby would enjoy this toy more but she doesn't hold it for ...
September 29, 2016
Its okay.. I thought for sure my baby would enjoy this toy more but she doesn't hold it for too long. She's 5 months and holds on to some of her others toys more than this one.
Rattler
December 11, 2015
Cute rattler but kind of pricey for what you get
Three Stars
June 2, 2015
Not as good as I expected, and not a quality product for the price.
Not impressed
September 26, 2010
I was not impressed with this toy for the price. The quality is good, but it is a $3 toy...not more.
7%
Okay
September 8, 2017
I was hoping the beads would be more loose and flow more so that it would make more sound when my son uses this but it still gives him something to chew on and grasp.
check the size
September 8, 2017
I had hoped it would be smaller - should have read the description more carefully. It is not a great first toy since it is too big for a newborn's hand.
The shaker in this doesn't make a lot of noise otherwise these would have been great.
September 7, 2017
My daughter loves the Oball original. The shaker in this doesn't make a lot of noise otherwise these would have been great.
My son can actually grab this due to the design ...
April 6, 2017
My son can actually grab this due to the design but not as interested since it barely makes a rattle noise. Water will get inside if you try washing it under running water.
Missing shapes
June 20, 2015
I didn't get any of the spirals. And the flowers didn't have notches cut out. So I only got a few "links". The rest were all end pieces.
Just ok.
April 20, 2015
Took away one star because as other reviewers have mentioned, it's hard to keep clean. When I wash it I just try not to get the inside part wet. It's light and easy to pick up for my 3 1/2 month old. It's not very stimulating though, she goes for other, brighter toys with a louder rattle on them. For what it's worth, I caught my cat playing with it.

Two Star Reviews:

1%
Overpriced
April 15, 2017
I think it's cute but a little over priced...
Dissappointed!
December 15, 2015
It look very cheap so the price should've been cheaper.
not as good as the old one
March 15, 2013
the old one had much more activity, different patterns and textures and it squeaked. We bought this one to replace the old one we lost and my baby doesn't have any interest at all in playing with it.
2%
Two Stars
September 3, 2017
Didn't rattle very much .
After rinsing if off, all the little balls inside ...
September 29, 2016
After rinsing if off, all the little balls inside stuck together so it doesn't make the rattle sound any more.
Bought this because it looked like it would fit in the baby's hand better than ...
August 22, 2016
Bought this because it looked like it would fit in the baby's hand better than others but he was not interested in playing or holding it.
The shape is good for her
January 6, 2016
I have the round Oball with intermittent rattling parts that my 7 1/2 month old loves. So, I thought she might want the rattle too. The shape is good for her, but the rattle part - all of the balls in the middle - don't work at all, they might rattle for a minute, then get stuck, they seem pretty useless. I would just rather have purchased another Oball if I would have known how crappy the rattle was on this.
Boring and too quiet.
April 23, 2014
This rattle is boring and too quiet for my 6 month old daughter. We have a larger Oball toy that has a center column with lots of tiny balls inside. The other toy sounds like a rain stick and the volume is at a pleasant and fun level. This Oball shaker is practically silent. It does not hold her interest at all. I wish it was louder because the size is just right for her to hold in her active little hands.
Just okay
December 28, 2012
Bought this because we LOVE the Oball rattle, which makes a nice sound when shaken. This shaker, however, makes a sound that is barely audible when shaken and my 8 month old who loves the rattle does not have much interest in this shaker. However, I would recommend this for a baby who needs practice holding a lightweight rattle- it is nice that it has a balanced "barbell" shape.

One Star Reviews:

3%
One Star
May 30, 2017
great toy, but it arrived dirty and with threads coming apart... returned it
Arrived dirty & "shop-worn"
August 13, 2016
Actually the rattle itself is nice and I think my grandson would probably enjoy it a lot. The reason I'm only giving 1 star is due to the condition of the product that I received. Arrived with no protective plastic wrap and it's dingy and dirty. Appears very shop-worn. Not sure whose dirty hands have been all over it but I'm certainly not going to give it to my 4 month old little grandson who would immediately stuff it in his mouth. May try putting it in the wash and see how it turns out. Very disappointed.
One Star
July 3, 2015
The antenna is dangerous for a small child. Not able to use the toy safely.
Poor quality
May 30, 2014
I ordered this as a gift for a baby shower. It was in plastic wrapping which I left on since I knew the new mom wouldn't need it right away. While visiting the new baby, we opened the package and I was horrified to find that some seams were open in the inside of the ring, stuffing poking out.
Not what I expected!
May 17, 2013
I'm only giving one star because I received item on time as expected. I will not be ordering from this retailer again as I received a totally different item than what was described. I was hoping to get a small soft rattle. I received a star blanket instead? I did not bother to call and return item as that will take time out of my day. Plus, the baby will enjoy toy regardless.
2%
One Star
September 16, 2017
Don't submerge in water to clean it will get in the shaker.
One Star
April 8, 2017
Rattle sound was very soft as others have mentioned. Did not get our baby's attention or interest.
Reeks of Mildew
December 23, 2016
This item was for my baby's Christmas stocking, but I am returning it. It smells overwhelmingly of mildew. It's a shame because he loves O-Ball products and probably really would have enjoyed this rattle, but I can't give it to him. It reeks.
One Star
December 2, 2016
This is tiny and makes very little noise. I wish I hadn't bought this. Not worth $5.
One Star
December 30, 2015
My 5 month old does not play with it for longer than 10 seconds
for a really small baby
February 9, 2015
the sound is too poor, I had to give it away by baby likes loud sounds and she's 5months
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Article Number
Article Number
0071463024711
0885463941462
Binding
Binding
Baby Product
Baby Product
Brand
Brand
The First Years
Oball
Color
Color
Multi
-
Currency
Currency
USD
USD
Department
Department
baby-boys
baby-boys
Formatted Price
Formatted Price
$21.83
$8.00
Height
Height
302.4 in
86.6 in
Language
Language
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Array, Array, Array, Array, Array, Array, Array
Length
Length
263.4 in
330.7 in
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
The First Years
Rhino Toys
Maximum Age
Maximum Age
24
36
Minimum Age
Minimum Age
3
3
Model
Model
Y2471B1
81107
MPN
MPN
142471
81107
Name
Name
English
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Number of Items
Number of Items
1
-
Number of Parts
Number of Parts
142471
81107
Number of parts of item
Number of parts of item
142471
81107
Product Group
Product Group
Baby Product
Baby Product
Product Type
Product Type
BABY_PRODUCT
BABY_PRODUCT
Publisher
Publisher
The First Years
Rhino Toys
Quantity
Quantity
1
1
Release Date
Release Date
2010-02-19
2012-09-21
Reviews
Reviews
Score
Score
9.2
9.2
Size
Size
NO SIZE
-
Studio
Studio
The First Years
Rhino Toys
Weight
Weight
0.5 oz
0.1 oz
Width
Width
69.7 in
157.5 in
Feature
Feature

Multi textured rattle features soft teething surfaces and high contrast patterns to encourage visual tracking

Ideal for your newborn

Babies love to grab onto stuff

Easy grip fingers encourage baby's early grasping skills

Ideal first rattle for a newborn

Easy-grip "fingers" encourage early grasping skills

Soft teething surfaces

High-contrast patterns that encourage visual tracking

2 mini flexible, teethable Oballs are easy to hold

Colorful rattle beads create fun sounds to entertain and delight baby

Textured rattle is clear so baby can see the colorful beads

Made in China

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