Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Forget silver spoons. Instead grab one of these stylish and soothing shakers.

While the majority of baby baubles are designed with garish colors and grating noises, there are more refined options – and among heirloom-type gifts, there’s more than the standard silver spoon or cup. HBC rattles ($75 to $210 at Tadpole in the South End), made from German silver with a silver finish or 14-karat gold or hematite overlay, have a sound as mesmerizing as their shapes are elegant. The 16-tone chimes inside the playthings will soothe both baby and parent.

Tadpole
37 Clarendon Street, Boston, 617-778-1788, shoptadpole.com

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