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Rattles and Teethers
Cute teethers and rattles to delight your little one.

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Rattles and teethers are a must have for babies. Babies can entertain themselves for hours with rattles and they love chewing on teethers to soothe their sore gums. Rattles come in different shapes and sizes. They are made of materials like wood, plastic and metal. Teethers are commonly made from plastic or plastic-like material. A whole range of teethers and rattles are available to suit the needs of most babies. It's great fun watching a baby with a little teether or rattle in his or her chubby little hands. Check out the list below for a cool range of rattles and teethers.

1. Fisher-Price Puppy Dumbbell Rattle

Fisher-Price Puppy Dumbbell RattleFisher-Price
Puppies somehow manage to capture the attention of the young and old alike. This cute Puppy Dumbbell Rattle is going be a sure fire hit with your baby. The top of the rattle is shaped like a puppy and the bottom is a round tube filled with rattle beads. The puppy has soft ears and feet, and the round tube has a mirrored background. Two plastic teething rings are attached to the tube. The center of the rattle has the numbers 1 2 3 on it. Three larger beads roll into the head of the dog and then back down the center into the 1 2 3 slots. This cute rattle is made of kid safe plastic and is BPA, PVC and Phthalates free.
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2. Lamaze Freddie the Firefly

Lamaze Freddie the FireflyLamaze
Freddy the Firefly is the perfect first toy for your child. With his balance of bright patterns and bold colors, Freddy will enthrall your child. Freddie features a soft velour body that's ideal for cuddling and busy wings with a peek-a-boo mirror for interactive play. Multiple textures, a lady bug teether and knotted antennae are perfect for chewing. For added fun and to aid small motor development, there's also a ball that squeaks when squeezed. Freddy’s cute design and large eyes will help your child focus his vision. This toy comes with a lamaze clip which can be fastened to your child’s clothes.
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3. Salto from Haba

Salto from HabaHaba
Salto is a unique teething ring from Haba. It features movable center pieces which will entice your 6-month old or older to pull, push, or grab. Multiple coats of natural, water-based, non-toxic lacquers ensure Salto's colors will stay vivid and bright for years to come. This quality toy was crafted to withstand years, even generations, of childhood adoration and play.
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4. Infantino Baby Bugs

Infantino Baby BugsInfantino
These bright baby bugs will surely delight your child. These adorable, fun trios of play pals rattle, crinkle and flutter which will make your child squeal with delight. The clip-on link makes the Baby Bugs the perfect on-the-go companion for your baby. They encourage sensory exploration through sight, touch and sound. Two of the bugs have rattlers while all three feature a teether plastic piece. There's a clip-on link that can be attached to a stroller, car seat or diaper bag which makes it easy to distract the baby in a pinch.
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5. Bug-a-Loop Teether

Bug-a-Loop Teether by NubyNuby
The bug-a-loop by Nuby is a cool teether that will attract the attention of your child. With its various parts, this toy provides visual stimulus for your child while encouraging exercises for young hands, gums and teeth. Constructed of firm, smooth material the Bug-A-Loop allows active gum exercise prior to the emergence of teeth. For newly emerged teeth, the soft texture promotes development of strong, healthy teeth and stimulates both teen and gums.
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6. Rainbow Baby from Kathe Kruse

Rainbow Baby (Green) from Kathe KruseKathe Kruse
Rainbow Baby is perfect for your baby who will definitely like the ultra cool design of this unique toy. Made of soft cotton, this little doll comes "holding" a ring made of bees waxed beech wood - perfect for teething and easing sore little gums. The ring can be removed for washing and be easily re-attached when needed. This little Rainbow Baby wears a green, hooded romper and has a simple, reassuring expression. A wonderful grabbing and teething doll for baby.
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7. Kringelring

Kringelring from HabaHaba
Made of bench wood, the Kringelring is a wonderful teething ring with maple elements threaded over a sturdy, cloth-covered red band. Two blue rings clatter merrily when this rattle is handled. Finished with completely non-toxic, child-friendly substances, this teether is perfect for your baby.
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8. Flapsi from Haba

Flapsi from HabaHaba
Flapsi, as his quirky name suggests, is a fun toy to engage your child for hours. Shake Flapsi and his wooden disks tap together, making a gentle rattling sound. Flapsi is made of wooden parts securely threaded together on an elastic band. His smiling face will be a delight to parent and children and his red bottom too. Multiple coats of natural, water-based, non-toxic lacquers make it totally safe for babies to mouth.
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9. Fruit Rattles from Blabla

Fruit Rattles from BlablaBlabla
Rattles are synonymous with babies. Blabla has released an exquisite range of baby rattles that will delight your child. Designed by French-born artist Florence Wetterwald, Blabla soft rattles are hand-knitted by Peruvian artists using techniques that are passed down through generations. Talk about high class! The blocks are designed to fit tiny hands and come in an array of vibrant colors.
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