SmartNoggin NogginStik Developmental Light-Up Rattle - Encourage Developmental Milestones from Infant - 12 months

Is it possible that I'm on some kind of psychedelic medication? I'm not sure how this product received such high marks. To begin with, the toy's plastic is of very poor quality. It's the brittle, thin plastic that's found in many low-cost toys. The printing and coloring are not as sharp as they should be. And our unit was defective from the start. It would turn on when the batteries were first inserted, but would not turn on again until the batteries were removed and replaced. br>br>I believe the company that made this spent more money on the packaging than on the actual product, and the fact that it costs $20 is ridiculous- And this is coming from a family who has lavished their baby with extravagantly priced trinkets. I can't think of a good reason to charge $20 for this item. MAYBE if it had been constructed with high-quality materials. But it's just garbage all around. Be careful who you buy from.

Evangeline Chen

| Sep 24, 2021

Okay, you can trust. I know. A baby rattle will set you back $20. wtf? Isn't that correct? WRONG. br>br> br>br>This is absolutely fantastic. I'm serious. br>br>It was given to me when my daughter was about 3 months old. She wasn't particularly interested at first, but as she grew older, she discovered that it improved her dexterity by allowing her to grasp it more easily. On numerous car rides (I shake the rattle at her), the light-up portion of it, combined with the rattle, has gotten her to stop crying. She watches in awe as she bops it to change the light. ) She enjoys chewing on the yellow little nubs and flipping it upside down. I'm chewing on the white lip next to the mirror. She also enjoys banging it against things or simply holding it in her lap. She'll press it to change the colors. Yes, the battery died after about 3 months due to my tossing it in the diaper bag. It was simply switched on. As a result, a lot of things have gone wrong. But, hey, it's not like it's a big deal. This is fantastic.

Layne Bird

| May 14, 2021

For what it is, this rattle is way overpriced. When you or your baby shakes it, it lights up and changes colors from red to blue to green. On the bottom, there is a small mirror. My four-month-old looks at it, but doesn't seem to care any more than any other rattle or toy. Because of the larger hard plastic bulb and mirrored base, it's not ideal for teething. br>I can't think of anything that justifies the sticker price, and the company's pandering that it's "developmental" and an "essential" baby item grates on my nerves. You and your baby won't be able to tell the difference (but your wallet will), so save your money for a less expensive actual developmental item or buy a less expensive rattle.

Karina Rowland

| Feb 26, 2021

This toy was a big hit with my daughter. The lights and the fact that it is so easy to hold on to. I'd say she kind of bangs it against her head as she shakes it back and forth. As a result, I do not leave her alone. I'm concerned that she'll overdo it with her energy, and I'm concerned that she'll injure herself. The next point I'd like to make- I tried to sanitize it with some water, but it came out brown. I didn't submerge it in water or dip it in. It had an oxidized appearance to it. I'm so glad I caught this before returning it to my daughter.

Kaydence Peters

| Aug 08, 2021

It's so easy for him to hold and he loves how it lights up that he starts squealing and grasping for it every time I bring it to him, and he'll inch forward to grab it during tummy time. Mom gets an added bonus - It will calm him down when he has a temper tantrum, and the rattle sound is pleasant; not too shrill or tinny. The only criticism I have is that it is made of hard plastic, and he smacks himself in the face with it when he becomes overly excited, but I believe this will improve as he gains more control over his movements. We've discovered that if we put it in his non-essentials folder, we can avoid this. Hand in which you have the upper hand.

Krew Dawson

| Jan 15, 2021

This toy has been with us for a few months (since my baby was 6 months old; he is now 8). It's still one of his favorite toys (he's been playing with it since he was 5 months old). That is unheard of in the world of babies! I'm not sure what it is about this thing, but it cracks. him. up. He likes to chew on it, shake it, and bang it against things. He enjoys playing peekaboo with it, where the face changes colors every time, and licking the bottom mirror (?). This is an incredible toy. That is all there is to it.

Paisleigh Hardin

| Apr 13, 2021

It's very cool in that the colors change just by touching it! I can't wait until my daughter is old enough to hold it in her hands and change the colors on her own!.

Jack Allison

| Mar 04, 2021

I needed something to pique my newborn's interest and stimulate him. I was really looking forward to receiving this toy, and I may return for a replacement one more time. I like it, but I'm not going to use it, so I'm returning it. It is clear that the package has been opened previously. The box has been ripped and opened from the inside as well as possibly used, so it isn't just damaged from the outside. I'd clean the toy anyway, but it's the principle, and it seems ridiculous that I'd have to clean another person's used or felt up toy to make sure it's safe and clean for my two-week-old to use now. Why isn't this stuff being checked for quality? It is intended for newborns and infants. I'd rather be spending time with him and his new toy than writing a review for something so ridiculous.

Kaiya Rivera

| Jan 27, 2021