SmartNoggin NogginStik Light-up Developmental Rattle - Color Changing, Textured for Grasping, Mirror & Rattle Sound - Sensory Toy for Babies, Ages 0-12 Months

At first spending $20 on a rattle seemed crazy to me. But this toy has truly been a lifesaver multiple times. 1. It is the perfect size for tiny hands (my daughter was 3 months when we purchased this) 2. There are no sharp edges or potential hazard to worry me if she plays with it unsupervised. Like while in the car as we travel. (Definitely improved our outings) 3. Has multiple colors for eye development the black and white mirror base is perfect for younger babies and the top part is great for getting babies attention. It only makes a basic rattle sound and lights up in the three colors red green and blue. We use this toy everywhere to keep our little girl happy when she begins to fuss. Now that she has begun teething we've noticed she loves nibbling on the ears. The ball part itself is too large for her mouth which is good. Times we find the noggin stick benificial: 1. Tummy time- gets her to turn her head both directions and look up. Also recently succeded in helping my daughter learn to roll over. 2. When shes not feeling well and we need her temperature or are at the doctors the rattle sound seems to soothe her and let her focus on it vs her fever or shots etc. 3. In the car! Being a first time mom car rides were heartbreaking for me to hear her fussing and I couldn't do anything to help while driving. The noggin stick is a game changer she entertains herself and I can drive safely not worrying about trying to get home quicker etc. 4. Family gatherings to help her tune out when shes being overstimulated by all the family members wanting to see her. 5. Shopping. Shopping with a newborn is a feat in itself there's the stroller, cart, and numerous diaper changes my daughter liked to melt down everytime we went shopping until she had her noggin stick come in its pretty prime box. Now while it doesn't help with the cart diapers or stroller situation it has helped prevent more melt downs than I can count. I simply shake it and grab her attention and its like shes forgot why shes crying. Sooooo useful. 6. Holiday photos. My daughter loves to smile at her noggin stick and stare at it so it was perfect to get monthly pictures done. 7. Basic home playtime this toy has textured nubs that help her learn to grasp things and the stick is small enough where she can easily grip it. Almost lost the toy at the zoo and was about to have to order a replacement until we found it under out seats in the car. Still tempted to order a backup just in case. Hope this helps.

PROs - great for practice (eye) tracking from side to side for my 2.5mo. At first I thought it does not work for him and later on I realized I was just too early at 1month, his eyes won't even see it much yet. During tummy time, I would rattle it from side to side - GREAT GREAT DISTRACTION! Now he lovesss tummytime! The smiley face also makes him laugh and talk to it which is too cute to watch. I also made him reach for it - lay it down near his side and he was reaching for it then BOOM learned to roll over at 3months old!! CONS - he would grab it and randomly shake it, and the first time he banged it on his face and he cried so I felt so bad and after that I was really fast with him and his random face hits. Great buy, for such a small thing that has everything - mirror, black and white marking (good for newborn’s eyesight), rattle, small handle in the middle for easy grasping, can stand when you put it down for baby to grab easily, lights up when rattling (cause and effect milestone) and smiley face that baby seem to really to talk with. This is an all in one -his favorite TUMMY TIME TOY and TRAVEL TOY. THIS IS A MUST BUY. 🙌🏼

This little rattle helps you entertain or distract your baby, it’s like a little baby sitter! They can grip it easily and it has a cute little friendly face that changes colors glows in the dark , and it rattles at the same time. It also has a mirror at the bottom., and it can be easily stood up so that they can even watch it on the table. Of all the toys this was my grandson’s favorite. When he was a baby he would latch onto it with his hand, and since they can’t release easily, he would just be mesmerized with this little thing at the end of his hand.! 🤩 I know it’s expensive, but I highly recommend it. It travels easily to Restaurants for entertainment and also at home. It comes with batteries already in, and in my opinion, they last very very long since I’ve never have replaced them.

Please please please do not be thrown off by the "big" price on this little toy. It is worth every penny. Honestly if Amazon is telling you "Hurry only (insert low number here) left," quit reading this review, order at least one, and come back to finish reading about your purchase because I put time and effort in this review. This is a great toy. We ended up getting three, one for the house, car, and diaper bag. Our son has medically intractable focal seizires nearly constantly. They are not triggered by light and somehow he is often able to stop/lessen them when distracted by toys. This toy has become our go to for his seizure control, but would be great for any baby. The head lights up and changes between red, green, and blue, and is pretty bright when used in the dark, but not so bright that it should bother baby's eyes. The rattle makes a nice happy sound, like lightly shaking a mostly empty box of tic tacs. The mirror is actually worthy of being called that, unlike many toys whose plastic mirrors resemble cheap warpy fun house mirrors that practically scratch themselves when you look at them. I suppose you could even use it to line your eyes in a pinch. We've had our first one for only a little over a week, so I cannot comment about battery life, but the batteries are replaceable. Lights change with tapping or shaking of the toy and there is no way to turn it off (light goes out on its own after sitting still for 30 seconds or so, but comes back on with slight movement...Don't quote me on the time as I haven't actually timed it and I'm now holding my sleeping baby so I'd dare not go get it... .) so if it's always in your diaper bag you'll probably have to replace them sooner than later. The black and white base and the "handle" part have nice rubbery raised spots, and the handle is the perfect size for my now five month old son. As far as durability is concerned, of course we've dropped it. Never from more than about three feet high, but on hard surfaces such as wood and even un carpeted restaraunt flooring (I assume concrete) and he has held up nicely through his tumbles. I actually even dropped him on a ragged concrete parking garage today (to my horror), but picked up Mr. Nogginstick to find only three tiny little dots peppered on his face. They are difficult to see and didn't seem to affect the integrity of the plastic and the plastic stayed clear instead of taking on a white cast in the damaged area as clear plastic often does. All that being said please bear in mind we've had this toy for a week. I sincerely am grateful for this toy and it's ideal design for my son specifically. Honestly, I wish I'd come up with it he loves it so much! After you buy your Nogginstick (or two), check out the OBall (I suggest the original to start with for younger babies. It's so light and easy to hold, even for kids who don't get grasping too well.) I also suggest the Sassy wonder wheel.

I was doubtful of this toy at first. Almost $30 for this little thing?? But it’s perfect! It has literally everything for my baby and is my favorite toy for him now. It’s lightweight easy for a three month old to hold, the rattle sounds, the lights that change when you shake it or hit it on something, even the black and white contrast on it and the mirror which he loves, on top of the textured handle. Just perfect. Worth the money.

This toy is amazing for early development! All of my babies loved it—the light-up feature instantly caught their attention, and the different colors kept them engaged. The handle is the perfect size for little hands to grip, and the rattle sound is gentle but stimulating. I also love that it’s more than just a rattle—it helps with visual tracking, cause-and-effect, and even early milestones like reaching and grasping. The design is durable and easy to wipe clean, and it quickly became one of the first toys I’d recommend to new parents. If you’re looking for something that’s both fun and educational, this is a must-have!

I want to give this five stars because my baby loves this rattle so much, but the color stops working after only dropping it on the hard ground twice. The rattle itself is durable (did not break during either fall - from the high chair to the ground), but it no longer changes color. It is very easy for my baby (seven months) to grasp and shake around though. It entertains her for quite some time, especially when she discovers herself in the mirror, on the bottom.

This is the third one I have purchased! My grandkids love them!

This is very good toy however for 3-12 months only. My baby is 15 months old. It's not clearly mentioned in the product description. This is excellent for infants but not for little grown ups like 6 months plus.