Soft Puzzle Ball · Beadbar

Safety

Check seams before each use; remove the ball if stuffing or threads come out.
Any bell or rattle inside is sealed, and the ball has no parts that fit the small parts test cylinder (1.25 in. × 2.25 in.).
Wash the ball on a regular schedule and when mouthed by another child, following state licensing.
The ball is at least 5 cm (2 in.) across, and any part that could come off is too; balls under 1.75 in. (4.4 cm) are banned for children under 3 (16 C.F.R. 1500.18(a)(17)).

1
Check the seams for loose threads or open stitching.
2
Place the infant on their back or tummy on the mat, telling them first.
3
Hold the ball in front of the infant. Slowly put your fingers into one of the openings and lift the ball by it.
4
Place the ball within the infant's reach and take your hand away.
5
Watch the infant grip the ball. Fingers going into the openings is the point of interest.
6
When the infant can hold it, roll the ball a short distance so they reach or move after it.

Place the ball just out of reach to invite rolling or pivoting
Roll the ball for a sitting infant to stop and pick up
Roll the ball across the floor for a crawling infant (see Crawling After a Rolling Toy)

The ball: it slips out of the hand unless the fingers are inside the openings.