Kringelring Clutching toy

by Haba

• 3.78 in L x 3.66 in W x 1.57 in H
• Ages 6 month & up

Product Description

This flexible teether comes with 2 wooden rings that rattle. Wooden parts thread on elastic band.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful

2.0 out of 5 stars NOT A SAFE TEETHER! March 6, 2011

By Traci

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Let me start by saying that my 4.5 month old loves this toy. She received it as a gift around 2 months of age. When she started reaching and grasping for items, this rattle/teether was at the top of her list. I also had much love for it until today. Just today, she started using it as an actual teether and she tends to chomp down pretty hard. While she was doing this, I noticed a little blood on the very top, front part of her gum where it forms a crest. She managed to cut her gum with the rattle. Upon examining the rattle, I noticed that if you push the colorful wooden segments out of line, they have pretty sharp edges. Probably not sharp enough to cut fingers or hands, but they were sharp enough to cut my child's gum. I am so disappointed! She really likes this toy, and I did too because of it's unique qualities; however, I am wondering how I am the first to mention this in a review, and how HABA overlooked this unfortunate danger. I still plan to use HABA toys in the future, but I will definitely pick them carefully. I'm giving this review 2 stars instead of 1 because it is a great toy otherwise.

*UPDATE* 4/2011
I contacted the company and informed them of the situation. They not only sent the replacement I requested(Candy Clutching Toy), but also an extra toy (Dwarf Clutching Toy), and a prepaid envelope to return the Kringelring. I was extremely satisfied with the customer service, and the way they handled this situation.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Son's favorite infant toy. Used much younger than 6 months! September 6, 2009

By kjs

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

This was the first toy I bought my son. We gave it to him as soon as he started showing the ability to grasp. This toy was used as a grasping toy and a rattle. When the infant is so young, he likes to just look at his hand holding something and he looks at the colors and notices that the blue rings move around. It makes a nice sound when it is shaken. It's not too heavy and it is easy to hold.
I know it sounds boring, but my son loved this ring!
I would recommend getting one for a newborn and just waiting until they start showing signs of reaching out for things and trying to touch or grab things.
The product description recommends for 6 months to 2 years. I would say 1 month to 1 year.
The toy is very well made. Those colored bits are all strung together with an elastic cord so the colored part of the ring is pliable and bends.
My son did eventually mouth and gnaw on the ring when he was older. It's a great toy and would also make a nice gift.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice toy October 12, 2007

By E. Potrzuski

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

I was very excited to buy this toy for my teething 8-month-old daughter as opposed to a plastic teether. But she doesn't seem to be as excited about it as I was. She doesn't really try to teethe on it very much. She basically picks it up and shakes it around, then throws it. I do very much like the quality of this toy - it seems like it will last for years and years. I will definitely buy Haba toys again for her.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars baby's favorite!! December 8, 2007

By Buyer1

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Fun, safe, non-toxic, made in Germany. Great for grasping, mouthing, even shaking like a rattle. We were worried he might get pinched between the colored segments, but somehow it just doesn't create a a hazard at all.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite and safe toy for our daughter June 15, 2008

By A. Wittig

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   

For some reason, this toy captivates our daughter - she does mouth it a lot (hence I am glad it is non toxic - as I think every infant toy should be!) but she also just likes to turn it over in her hands, look at the colors, play with the rings. Who would have thought something so simple would be so intriguing but it works!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best baby toy April 11, 2007

By Ada

Amazon Verified Purchase

This simple, natural grasping/teething toy was a favorite of my little son. I highly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Durable Teething Ring and Rattle October 17, 2005

By B. Hanson

My son has been chewing on this since he was 4 months old and he is now one and still chews on it as well as uses it as a rattle. I like the fact that he is not chewing on plastic. The paint is non-toxic and does not come off.

The toy is also made from wood which is renewable vs. plastic which is a petroleum based product.

The product is heirloom quality as all Haba products are.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Love the rattle sound - wish it entertained longer November 28, 2010

By E. Karr

Amazon Verified Purchase

Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   

This was the first toy that my baby was able to hold. It is light and small (maybe three inches across, about the size of a bracelet), perfect for two month old hands. I put it in her hand, and she was able to shake it. The toy is easy to stick in my diaper bag. What I love about the toy is the nice, soft rattle sound. It's really pleasant and not annoying like other toys. When the baby started teething, she enjoyed putting it in her mouth, and I was glad it is made of wood and safe dyes.

I only wish she played with it more. Although she always takes it from me when I offer it, the ring doesn't hold her attention for long. For the price and the two minutes she will look at this toy, I'm not sure it is worth buying. The only portable toy that has ever been able to keep her attention is chewing on the rubber Sophie giraffe.