Indispensable for baby's development, hand toys trigger grip reflex and transmit sensations for baby to discover their environment. The Nature Elastic Ball Rattle is handcrafted in Germany using a heat treatment to create the darker timber colour and are made to be saliva and perspiration resistant and are lacquer free. All Heimess toys are handmade in Germany and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both European and Australian requirements. Toys are made from solid woods such as beech and maple and use water based non-toxic stains and lacquers.