Eguchi Wooden Hippo Rattle

The most beautiful walnut wood rattle from Eguchi, a leading supplier of high quality Montessori eductional materials
Created by Japanese designer Kentaro Eguchi with a Montessori education background
Rattles are designed to present new and interesting sensory experiences to babies as they begin to reach for things, feel and respond to objects, 
Rattles are able to challenge their early understanding of sight and sound, serving as an important aide in their development. 
They will also learn to better appreciate cause and effect when using the rattle, seeing how their action of shaking the rattle leads to sound.
Rattles also able to develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination as they grasp and shake the wooden rattle, all important for later skills such as holding a pencil, turning pages, and self-feeding.
The rattle can be later used as a wooden animal in toddler imaginative play and is aesthetically pleasing when displayed on a nursery shelf
Crafted in Taiwan
Black walnut wood, finely sanded and sealed with natural oil for a smooth finish
Size: 12 x  8 x 2 cm
Weight: 60g
Comes boxed