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DIY Baby Rattle

January 30, 2013 by Kate 24 Comments

 
 
For centuries, the humble baby rattle has been one of the first toys that babies play with. 
 
They benefit babies because they are a source of stimulation. 
They provide entertainment as well as helping to fine tune their senses. 
 
 
 
Here is a rattle that a talented friend made. 
She simply added a few decorative pieces to a clean bottle and sealed the top with glue. 
Simple! 
 
Good tip is to keep the rattle light and not weigh it down with heavy items. 
 
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Thank you to Amanda from The Surgeon’s Life for allowing me to post this image. 

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  1. Danya Banya says

    January 30, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    And the shape of the bottle looks easy for a baby to hold. Nice one!

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      January 31, 2013 at 1:53 am

      Absolutely. It was a well chosen shape. Thanks for commenting Danya.

      Reply
  2. Penny Whitehouse says

    January 30, 2013 at 8:45 pm

    Isn’t that just lovely and what a thoughtful gift!

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      January 31, 2013 at 1:53 am

      It is so lovely and simple. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. aneverydaystory says

    January 31, 2013 at 11:09 am

    That is a really great little rattle. And you can change it up for Possum with different things. Such a lovely gift ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 2, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Exactly! Thanks for taking the time to comment. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  4. Renee says

    February 1, 2013 at 2:22 am

    Isnt it Gorgeous.
    That is so simple yet so clever, any one can do it!
    Ill be remembering this one in a few months ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 2, 2013 at 12:33 pm

      Thank you Renee. From your comment it sounds like you are expecting a little person soon. How very exciting. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

      Reply
  5. Hinterland Mama says

    February 1, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    We made a rattle for my first born, from a tiny plastic water bottle (from the plane) filled with rice, lid super glued on.
    He’s now almost 7 and was just using it yesterday as an accompaniment to his singing ๐Ÿ™‚
    Yours is gorgeous. Would make an unique gift โ™ฅ

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 2, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      How absolutely adorable. I love that he is still using it. Precious.
      Thanks for commenting. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  6. Bec Theo says

    February 2, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    This is genius, so simple but so effective. Love it!!

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 3, 2013 at 1:36 am

      Well said Bec. It is exactly that. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  7. Easy Peasy Kids says

    February 2, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    The simplicity is genius and looks perfect for Little hands

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 3, 2013 at 1:36 am

      Thanks Nathalie. This was great for my little girl. She loved it.
      ๐Ÿ˜€

      Reply
  8. Jodie Clarke says

    February 3, 2013 at 10:41 am

    My girls still play with similar ones i made for them…simple things are the best aren’t they? lots of fun just waiting to be had here!!

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 5, 2013 at 11:28 am

      You’re absolutely right Jodie. Thanks for commenting. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  9. Kylie @ Octavia and Vicky says

    February 3, 2013 at 11:01 am

    Such a cute idea! Pinned it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. pauline@lessonslearntjournal.com says

    February 3, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    So clever! Pinned and sharing on FB xoxo P

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 5, 2013 at 11:29 am

      Thank you kindly Pauline. ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  11. Jackie(My Little Bookcase) says

    February 5, 2013 at 10:50 am

    Great idea.

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    • Kate Lloyd says

      February 5, 2013 at 11:29 am

      Thanks Jackie.

      Reply
  12. pauline@lessonslearntjournal.com says

    July 9, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    I love this to no end Kate. So thrilled to be featuring this post as part of my bottle play roundup. xo Pauline

    Reply
  13. JC says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:21 am

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    cute! were do get those bottles??

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    • Kate says

      June 20, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      Hi JC. Thanks for your question. This bottle was a baby drinking bottle and I purchased it at a baby store.

      Reply

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