Skip Hop Hedgehog Explore & More Roll-Around Rattle Baby Toy

Last updated: August 14, 2023


This baby rattle is designed for babies age 3 months and up. The ball is designed to resemble a hedgehog and it's made with rubberized parts that a teething baby can chew on. Of course, the brightly colored rattle beads are sure to be the biggest draw for baby.

Skip Hop Hedgehog Explore & More Roll-Around Rattle Baby Toy

We looked at the top Baby Rattles and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Baby Rattle you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: This baby rattle is made of a plastic that wipes clean in seconds.

In our analysis of 125 expert reviews, the Hedgehog Explore & More Roll-Around Rattle Baby Toy placed 7th when we looked at the top 17 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

This familiar face engages baby in developmental play. The flexible body has easy-to-grasp openings that help little hands build dexterity. The rattle encourages rolling, shaking and tossing, while teethers and beads offer more to touch and explore. At Skip Hop, we know that the world of new parenthood is a fine balance of being overjoyed and overwhelmed. We’re here to tip that balance with stylish, well-curated products known as *Must-Haves* Made Better.”

Our Expert Consultant

Kate Desmond 
Parenting Pro and Safe-Sleep Expert

Kate Desmond is a writer and infant safe-sleep expert. She has spent the last eight years working as the marketing director for Charlie’s Kids Foundation, a nonprofit that aims to educate families about SIDS and safe sleep. In that role, she travels around the country learning and educating caregivers and providers on the latest and greatest safe-sleep information to prevent infant death.

As mom to two elementary-aged daughters, she spends hours researching the best and safest products for her own kids. She is quick to get in the weeds with other mamas, and uses humor to cope with parenting woes from potty-training to teaching kids to read.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Flexible, easy-to-grip openings help build hand dexterity. And attached beads offer more fun for little hands.
This smooth Skip Hop Explore and More Roll Around Rattle Toy can also be a teether, and comes in two different designs — a bee and an owl.
Babies who are starting to crawl will love playing with it since it’s designed to encourage movement. As it rolls over, its cute face (if nothing else) will invite your little one to reach for it.
Easily wipes clean. Cute and fun hedgehog character.
- Heavy
Babies love rolling or throwing it and then crawling after it so they can pick it up and shake it or chew on it.
The flexible, round body will keep your little one entertained as it bounces and rolls across the floor, while the finger holes make it easy for tiny hands to hold on and give it a shake.

What reviewers didn't like

Top-heavy; baby can hit herself in the face. Spikes are made of hard plastic that can hurt baby.
- Heavy
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