As a parent of a 6-month-old, I was skeptical about buying yet another rattle set—until this one surprised me. The crab teether instantly became my baby's favorite (it's now permanently slobber-coated). The way her tiny fingers grip the easy-to-hold handles while making those satisfying rattling sounds? Pure magic during tummy time.

The wrist socks were our kitchen lifesaver. I'd strap them on while prepping meals, and she'd kick happily, creating her own jingle soundtrack. The teething relief parts (especially the textured giraffe) got more use than expected when those first teeth popped through—though fair warning: the plastic car does feel oddly hard compared to the other squishier options.

What I didn't expect? My toddler stealing the phone-shaped rattle constantly. The variety keeps both kids engaged, though I agree with other reviewers—more contrasting colors (black/white patterns for newborn vision) would make this set perfect. After three months of daily use, only the mirror toy showed wear; everything else survived drool attacks and enthusiastic throws.

Pro tip: These make fantastic shower gifts—I've already gifted two sets. Just know you'll need to supervise with the harder pieces. For under $20, this collection grows beautifully with your baby from newborn reflexes to active teething stages.