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Baby Rattles, Hand-Knit by Artisans in Peru
The first toy matters. Every Estella rattle is hand-knit by artisans in Peru with an organic cotton exterior and a soft polyester fill, finished with no harmful chemical dyes and made with no small parts. Soft enough for tiny hands, shaped for small grips, and designed to become the toy they carry everywhere.
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Baby Rattles by Budget
Single rattles from $28: the NYC Taxi Rattle (from $28), Pedro the Pigeon Rattle (from $32), plus apple, hot dog, pretzel, animal, sports and food rattles.
Rattle sets: the NYC Baby Rattle Gift Set with taxi, hot dog, pretzel and apple ($98), the Safari Baby Rattle Set with lion, monkey, giraffe and elephant ($100) and the Brunch Baby Rattle Set with bagel, egg, croissant and coffee ($126).
Rattles in gift sets: the Urban Tot NYC Gift Set pairs three rattles with a bodysuit and bib ($145).
When Can a Baby Use a Rattle?
Babies enjoy watching and hearing a rattle from the start, and typically begin grasping one around 2–4 months. By 4–6 months, they reach and shake more deliberately, which is when sound and texture matter most. There's no upper age limit — many families keep a favorite rattle as a keepsake well past the baby years.
Why Rattles Matter for Baby Development
A rattle is often a baby's first lesson in cause and effect — shake it, and something happens. That simple discovery helps build hand-eye coordination, grasp strength and early listening skills, long before a baby can sit up or crawl. The soft, textured knit gives babies something gentle to explore with their hands.
Baby Rattles by Theme
NYC: taxi, bagel, pretzel, apple, hot dog and pigeon rattles — the city in miniature. Animals: lion, elephant, giraffe, monkey and more. Sports: baseball, football and basketball rattles. Food: egg, croissant and avocado rattles. Transportation: taxis, fire trucks and race cars.
Baby Rattles as Baby Shower Gifts
A rattle needs no size, which makes it one of the easiest baby shower gifts to get right. Pair one with a stuffed animal or choose a rattle set for a complete gift. Gift boxing is available for $8, complimentary on orders over $175. Don't know if it's a boy or a girl? Shop our gender-neutral baby gifts.
Caring for Your Estella Rattle
Machine wash on gentle and lay flat to dry — avoid the dryer, which can affect the shape of the hand-knit. With proper care, a rattle holds up well beyond the newborn stage, which is why so many become a keepsake.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Estella rattles made of?
An organic cotton exterior, hand-knit by artisans in Peru, with a soft polyester fill. Finished with no harmful chemical dyes.
Are Estella rattles suitable for newborns?
Each rattle is made with no small parts and is soft against baby's skin. As with any toy, supervise playtime.
How much does a baby rattle cost?
Single rattles start at $28, and rattle sets start at $98.
Can I buy Estella rattles on Amazon?
No. Estella is sold only at estella-nyc.com and at select museum and boutique partners.