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Baby rattle question...
Barry Irby
I am going to turn a rattle for my new grandson and namesake. Anyone know how big to make the rattle so he can't swallow it?
I am figuring on putting a ball on both ends so he can't poke an eye out with the handle. (How did any of us make it without the safety police?)
Re: Baby rattle question...
Jeff Taylor, Bloomington IN
this document outlines the specs..
https://www.cpsc.gov/PageFiles/98883/regsumrattle.pdf
Wow! that was fast, Thanks, off to the shop...
Re: Baby rattle question...
Ric Taylor
I recommend using popcorn kernels inside the rattle. If it ever breaks open, the kernels will not harm the child if swallowed and they make a good sound too. I usually put in about eight kernels.
Re: Baby rattle question...
Walter Ahlgrim
I like the Nick Cook baby rattle
Baby rattle. Maple blanks were used. Two 1 x 2 x 5” blanks were routed out on one side and these were then glued together (dry beans were inserted into the void before gluing.) Titebond II glue was used. It is important to mark the outside of the glued up blank to know where the routed area is located as you don’t want to turn into that area and “spill the beans.” Mineral oil is used to finish the rattle followed by beeswax. The beeswax helps seal the mineral oil into the wood, otherwise the oil keeps seeping out.