Shake, Rattle & Grow: The Power of Sound Play for Babies
Some toys don’t just entertain , they spark curiosity, strengthen connection, and support early development in meaningful ways. The Fisher-Price Rattle & Maracas Sensory Toy does all of that and more. With gentle sounds and easy-to-grip design, it’s a perfect first toy for infants and growing babies.
BABIES
1/23/2026
Age-Appropriate for Little Listeners
Designed for newborns and young infants, this rattle and maracas set introduces babies to cause and effect through movement and sound. It’s ideal from birth and continues to delight as babies become more aware of their bodies and the world around them.
Cognitive Development: Cause & Effect + Early Focus
When your baby shakes a rattle and hears a sound, they’re learning something powerful: my action produces a result. This simple connection supports early cognitive development by building awareness of cause and effect. Watching movement and sound go together also encourages visual and auditory tracking — foundational skills for attention and focus.
Physical Development: Strengthening Little Hands
The lightweight design and rhythmic motion help babies practise reaching, grasping, and shaking — all early fine motor skills. These actions strengthen hand muscles, coordination, and bilateral movement (using both hands), which lay the groundwork for later milestones like self-feeding and writing.
Sensory & Auditory Growth
Sound play is a key part of sensory development. The gentle maraca and rattle noises introduce babies to rhythm, volume, and auditory patterns. Sound encourages babies to listen intently, watch movement, and experiment with their own actions — all of which build strong sensory pathways.
Language & Social Engagement
Even before words emerge, babies communicate through sound and expression. When you shake the maracas and say,
“Shake, shake, shake!”
you’re layering language over action. This helps babies connect words with activities and builds early receptive language skills through shared play.
Parent–Child Bonding: Shared Moments of Joy
There’s magic in those first shared smiles and coos. Music and rhythm create opportunities for connection. Sing along, rock to the beat, make eye contact and laugh together — these moments strengthen emotional bonds and make playtime feel like love in motion.
Safety & Practical Notes
Safe for newborns and infants — designed to be lightweight and easy to grip.
Smooth, non-toxic materials ensure safe exploration.
Always supervise play, especially with very young babies.
Clean regularly to keep sensory play hygienic.