Best Baby Rattle 2020

From a trusted toy brand, these rattles are sized perfectly for little hands to grasp and shake. They feature a soft, patterned pom-pom top with colorful beads in the handles that make fun rattle sounds when shaken. They are suitable for babies ages three months and up.

This budget choice is a great value. It's a clear rattle with colorful beads, a mirrored background, and a textured handle that is easy for babies to grasp. This rattle measures just over six inches long and is also suitable for infants ages three months and up.

Described as "captivating," this ball is made from soft, bendable, grippable plastic that is BPA-free. It boasts baby-friendly primary colors and a cheerful caterpillar on the center band. Inside the rattle is a rolling rattle ball that makes a sound when shaken.

Suitable from birth, this sweet weather-themed rattle makes soothing rain-like sounds. It has an easy-grip handle and features colorful rattle beads. Adding to this rattle's appeal are tactile ribbons and a fun squeaker ball on the base of the handle.

This is another tactile choice with multiple textures, high contrast patterns to encourage visual tracking, and a friendly design. This rattle has a design that's easy for babies to grip hold of. It's a soft, chew-safe option suitable for newborns.

The Atom rattle and teether is a multi-sensory clutching toy that encourages grasping and reaching. It boasts soft and pliable one-piece posts with rings that slide around to make gentle rattling sounds. Babies will love the bold colors.

A classic rainmaker toy, this rattle offers the soothing and gentle sounds of rain. Add in the mesmerizing movement of the small beads trickling up and down, and your baby with be transfixed. Made of wood and baby-safe plastics, this option is suitable from birth.

This rattle is aimed at babies ages three months and up. As well as being easy to grab and satisfying to shake thanks to the rattle sounds, this option has a rubberized finish to make is safe for teethers. Older, more mobile babies will enjoy the rolling action.

This rattle breaks our colorful rule, but it's an absolute classic from a traditional rattle point of view. Made in the USA from ethically harvested hardwoods and finished with organic materials, this is a smooth, baby-safe choice with engaging clacking action.