PlanToys High Contrast Shaking Rattle

PlanToys High Contrast Shaking Rattle captures visual interest and stimulates early sensory engagement. When shaken, it produces gentle sounds that enhance auditory development. Its ergonomic design fits perfectly in small hands, promoting tactile exploration, gross and fine motor skills, and emotional growth. High-contrast colours are especially beneficial for young babies, as they are easier to see and help develop visual focus. Engages the senses with gentle sounds that support auditory development. Ergonomic design fits small hands, encouraging tactile exploration and motor skills. High-contrast colours help babies develop visual focus and emotional growth. Sustainably made in Thailand using chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue, and water-based dyes. 6.1 cm X 4.8 cm X 10.5 cm.

Designed especially for infants, this beautifully crafted rattle is ideal for early learning environments and home use. The smooth wooden frame and bold contrasting colours invite babies to reach, grasp and shake, supporting early strength and coordination. The soft sound is calming while still capturing attention, making it a useful tool during mat time, nappy changes or transition routines. As babies explore the rattle with their hands, eyes and ears, they build essential foundations for later communication and physical development in a safe, engaging way.

Educational benefits

• Engages the senses with gentle sounds that support early auditory development.
• Encourages visual focus and tracking through high-contrast colours and simple shapes.
• Supports fine and gross motor skills as babies reach, grasp, shake and pass the rattle between hands.
• Promotes early emotional growth by providing a soothing, predictable sound that helps babies self-regulate.

Classroom & play activity ideas

• Use during tummy time to encourage babies to lift and turn their heads towards the sound and colour.
• Place the rattle just out of reach on a soft mat to motivate stretching, rolling and early crawling.
• Include in a high-contrast treasure basket with black-and-white and bold-coloured objects for sensory exploration.
• Incorporate the rattle into simple music and movement sessions, shaking along to rhymes and songs.

Product Details

• 0+ months (use under close adult supervision)
• Materials: Chemical-free rubberwood, non-toxic glue and water-based dyes
• Measurements: 6.1(L) x 10.5(H) x 4.8(W) cm