What age is the Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball for?

It is designed for babies 3 months and up. Younger babies can watch and grasp it; older babies can shake and slide the beads.

Does it make noise or need batteries?

It rattles when shaken but has no electronics and needs no batteries. The sound comes from the beads inside.

It is about 4 inches across, small enough for a baby to grip and to fit in most diaper bags.

Wipe the outside with a damp cloth. The beads are sealed inside the shell, so it should not be submerged.

How is it different from a bead chaser?

It combines bead sliding with a rattle ball in one handheld toy. A bead chaser usually has a longer frame and no rattle.

Is it a good first ball?

Yes for babies around 3 to 9 months. It is light, easy to grip and rewards shaking, though it offers little for older babies.

Where is the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball cheapest?

At Walmart, for $6.17, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Brands For Less USA.

Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball

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Last seen at $6.17 at Walmart on Nov 9.
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Our take on the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball

The Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball is a 4-inch rattle ball with colorful beads and twisty tubes inside a clear shell. Babies slide the beads, shake it for rattle sounds and grasp the easy-grip shape, which builds fine motor skills and teaches cause and effect. It suits babies from 3 months and packs into most diaper bags. Compared with plain bead chasers, it combines bead sliding and rattle sound in one handheld toy, but it has no lights, music or teething surface.

Best forBabies from 3 months learning to graspOn-the-go play and diaper bag carryParents who want a quiet, no-battery toyFirst ball for tummy time and seated play

Pros

Beads and rattle sounds reward shaking and sliding
Easy-grip round shape sized for small hands
Compact and light for travel
Wipes clean
No batteries or setup

Cons

No lights, music or electronic sounds
Limited challenge once bead sliding is mastered
Clear shell shows smudges and fingerprints

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Lowest price we've seen: $6.17 on Nov 10 at Walmart. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners describe it as a simple, sturdy first ball that keeps young babies busy with shaking and bead sliding. Some say older babies lose interest quickly because it does little beyond rattle.

What people mention

GraspPraisedOwners say the round shape is easy for young babies to hold and pass between hands.
Rattle soundMixedSome like the soft rattle; others find it quieter than expected.
Bead slidingPraisedParents report babies enjoy watching and pushing the beads through the tubes.
LongevityCriticisedSeveral say older babies outgrow it fast once the bead sliding is figured out.
BuildPraisedOwners describe it as sturdy enough to survive drops and tossing.

About the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball

All the benefits of a bead chaser and ball in one great infant toy! Rattle, shake, & explore with the multisensory Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball. This easy to grip ball’s colorful beads and twisty tubes engage the senses to help baby build fine motor skills as they slide the beads and grasp this portable, sensory toy. Shake and toss the ball to hear rattle sounds or watch the beads slide to discover cause and effect. Sized to fit in most diaper bags for on the go play, this is a great first ball for babies ages 3 months and up. Designed by the #1 Manufacturer of Baby Toys* (Circana, US dollar sales, Jan-Oct 2023). Dimensions: 3.94 x 4 x 4 inches. Wipes clean.

Specifications

Age (Month From): 3Source
Width ("): 4.0Source
Color: MulticolorSource
Depth ("): 4.0Source

Questions and answers

What age is the Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball for?: It is designed for babies 3 months and up. Younger babies can watch and grasp it; older babies can shake and slide the beads.
Does it make noise or need batteries?: It rattles when shaken but has no electronics and needs no batteries. The sound comes from the beads inside.
How big is it?: It is about 4 inches across, small enough for a baby to grip and to fit in most diaper bags.
How do I clean it?: Wipe the outside with a damp cloth. The beads are sealed inside the shell, so it should not be submerged.
How is it different from a bead chaser?: It combines bead sliding with a rattle ball in one handheld toy. A bead chaser usually has a longer frame and no rattle.
Is it a good first ball?: Yes for babies around 3 to 9 months. It is light, easy to grip and rewards shaking, though it offers little for older babies.
Where is the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball cheapest?: At Walmart, for $6.17, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Baby Einstein Slide & Swirl Sensory Ball?: 2 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Brands For Less USA.

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