This is an ideal first rattle for a newborn. Inspiration for this Learning Curve Baby soft rattle was the fact that babies love to grab on to Mom and Dad s fingers. So The First Years designed easy-grip fingers that encourage baby s early grasping skills. This multi-textured rattle features soft teething surfaces and high-contrast patterns to encourage visual tracking. Details: Multi textured rattle Ideal for your newborn Easy grip fingers encourage baby s early grasping skills Soft teething surfaces High-contrast patterns that encourage visual tracking