Baby Rattles — Hand-Knit in Peru, Organic Cotton Exterior

Single rattles from $28: the NYC Taxi Rattle (from $28), Pedro the Pigeon Rattle (from $32), the Giraffe Rattle ($28), Toni the Elephant ($28), 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), the Big Apple Baby Rattle Set with taxi, apple, pigeon and coffee ($106) and the Brunch Baby Rattle Set with bagel, egg, croissant and coffee ($126).

Rattles in gift sets: the NYC ABCs Baby Gift Set pairs two rattles with a board book ($60), and the Urban Tot NYC Gift Set pairs three rattles with a bodysuit and bib ($145). See all baby gift sets.

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.

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.

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.

A rattle needs no size, which makes it one of the easiest gifts to get right. Pair one with a stuffed animal or choose a rattle set for a complete gift. See our baby shower gifts and newborn baby gifts for more ideas, and our rattles make perfect stocking stuffers for baby’s first Christmas. 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.

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.

What are Estella rattles made of?
An organic cotton exterior, hand-knit by artisans in Peru, with a soft polyester fill.

When can a newborn use a rattle?
Babies enjoy watching and hearing a rattle from the start and usually begin grasping one around 2–4 months. Our rattles are soft and light, sized for small hands. Each product page lists its materials, and 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.

Family-owned since 2003. Founded in NYC. Handmade by artisans. Never on Amazon — only here and at select museum and boutique partners, including the New York Public Library, the New York Botanical Garden and the Tenement Museum. Explore all of our organic baby gifts. As seen in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, BuzzFeed and The New York Times.