Best 3-6 Months Toy: NogginSeek Peek + Seek Rattle

Playtime is about having fun, for sure, but it’s also how babies practice new skills and learn about the world around them. SmartNoggin’s new Peek & Seek Rattle, then, is the perfect teaching toy: It hones motor skills and introduces concepts like cause and effect and object permanence—all while showing baby a grand old time. After all, learning is fun!

WHAT WE LOVE

• The soft rattle sounds encourage baby’s auditory skills while the clear sphere on top lets baby see and observe, strengthening visual skills

• A textured handle makes for easy grasping and fun tactile exploration

• With a twist of baby’s wrist, a brightly striped tube rotates in the handle and beads spin in and out of sight, creating a pretty mesmerizing display

SUMMARY

A rattle that both delights baby and develops key skills? It’s a clear winner in our eyes.

Price: $17

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