Saturday 18 August 2012

Empire Silver Sterling Beaded Dumbbell Rattle



I purchased this item as a christening gift for my nephew. I thought it might be a keepsake type gift because he is only four months old. As soon as his gifts were opened and he was offered the rattle, he held it and didn't let go. It is lightweight, and his little hand fit perfectly around the center. He also seemed to like the rattle noises, which were quiet enough that he could rattle away without it becoming grating. It is cool at room temperature and will be perfect when he starts teething. I definitely recommend it!

Dumbbell Rattle




We got this as a present and it is a very pretty little keepsake. It goes well with other silver keepsakes we have, like a little silver covered photo album and silver piggy bank. However, this rattle has not really captured out 5.5 month old baby's interest, although other rattling toys have. Further, the few times she has played with it we were alarmed by its damage potential. When she waves it around (flails) there is a good chance she will knock herself in the head with it. This can happen with any rattle, but most are not made of hard silver. Second, when she is flailing it around, there is a good chance she will fling it, and it can accidentally hit a plate, glass or other breakable. Again this can happen with any rattle, but most are not heavy silver. Finally, other rattles are also good teethers. I don't want her teething on a silver rattle. So we have retired it to the top of her bureau where it is very attractive among the other keepsakes.

Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Weight Bench Set

 

I work with preschool children with special needs and bought this to meet the needs of a student who likes to run. From the first day, all of my students wanted to get on it and check it out. It has been wonderful for not only the students I originally bought it for, but I have a number of students who request it on a regular basis to help calm their bodies. This was so much better than I could ever have imagined and the quality is outstanding.