And the winner is…
Nadia Williams!
Congrats. I’ll be in touch shortly.
xoxo
Snookums is a baby brand that I love and trust. They offer an extensive range of affordable, quality baby products produced right here in SA.
Snookums has just launched two brand new baby rattles namely the Twisties rattle and the Crown teether rattle. Both of these have been designed with colour, shape, texture and sounds to stimulate baby, plus they double up as teethers and can be washed. These rattles go for a steal at only R54.95 and are available at all leading baby retailers.
Ever wonder about the origin of the baby rattle? Here’s an interesting read…
A rattle is a rattle is a rattle? – Snookums
A rattle is a rattle is a rattle right? Not according to history… The origins of the rattle were lost in time but it can definitely be regarded as the oldest toy in the world. A museum called the Bibliotheca Wittockiana has on display a collection of over 500 rattles collected by Idès Cammaert, a passionate collector and owner of the largest private collection of its kind.
Some say that the rattle was invented by Archytas of Tarentum (born around 440 BC). But is wasn’t merely something for a child to play with. The material that the rattle was made of often determined its role. Dried fruit, pomegranates, terracotta, gold, silver, mother of pearl, coral and crystal were all used in earlier years to produce rattles. The material used was sometimes an indication of the child’s family’s wealth and they were also used as lucky charms to protect babies against sorcery or disease.
Other sources will tell you that figures shaped like birds or dogs were made with small balls inside that would rattle. But as clay is not safe for babies, Paul Revere started making silver rattles that can be chewed. Tiffany’s, the famous New York company, soon jumped on the band wagon and made sterling silver rattles as baby gifts.
Fortunately rattles today is a much less complicated matter than in earlier years. But even so, the reasons for using them and the advantages for baby are probably still the same. Rattles are a source of stimulation for babies – they like the sounds and they try to follow the path of the rattle with their eyes. So while entertaining baby the rattle is also honing baby’s senses. It also helps them to learn to explore and can of course also double up as teethers.
To celebrate the launch of these cute new rattles, Snookums has been kind enough to offer an amazing hamper to give away to one lucky Pretty Please Charlie reader.
Win a Snookums hamper wirth R500!
The Hamper includes:
Twisties Rattle
Crown Teether
Numbers wooden puzzle
Bath book
Snack pod
Soft toy
Stick it bath toys
Entry is easy. All you have to do is comment below and you are in the draw. Extra entries for Facebook and Twitter shares – make sure to leave a separate comment for each share telling me where you’ve shared the giveaway. Please make sure to leave your Twitter handle and/or Facebook name for verification. Max of 3 entries per person. Giveaway is open to SA residents only. The sponsor will send the prize directly to the winner. Winner will be announced on 15 March ’16.
Good luck!
xoxo
Perfect for my first one! Shared on facebook @ Ronel Schutte
Perfect hamper for my first one on the way!
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This would be perfect for the little one on the way!
I am 22 weeks pregnant with a little baby girl. Totally excited :D
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my best friend is about to be a new mom and this would be an amazing gift for her. Unfortunately I am a student and my budget doesn’t allow me to spend as much I would like on her,so this win would be amazing for her. I shared this on facebook.’Kagiso Mokgale
I shared on facebook.i will b happy 2 win dc for my angel
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hoping for a new baby soon ,this would rock!
Awesome baby gift
This would be such a lovely gift for my godchild :-)
Awesome prize , the babies (twins) will be very happy , shared on both Facebook and Twitter .
Love to win this for my baby
Expecting a baby boy in April. Would luv to win this toy.
My baby girl could totally do with this hamper.
this would be a welcome gift
Awesome gift for my son his started teething an his nearly 4months old
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Shared on Facebook! ;-)
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This will be such a great win! ;-)
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A great gift for my grandchild on the way!Shared Facebook @Kamilah Francis
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I would love to win this for my little nephew
Would love to win this for my friend who is expecting her first baby!
Just what I need to get.
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Ive tweeted :) @Adele_K1
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Will be perfect for my nephew! :)
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I’d love this for my baby boy :)
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Shared on facebook (Salochana Naidoo)
This would be so perfect for our baby boy! :)
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Shared on twitter – @nveloza
Would love to win for my little boy due in May. I know he would love some snookums products
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Hi. My first baby is due 1 July. This will be such a nice prize to win!
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Having my first baby in september :) would love this,have only heard good things!
Super sweet!!!
Would love to win this for my bestie
I’d love this – I’m also a fan of Snookums. I’ve shared too
Such lovely products!
I would love to win this prize. I used some snookums products with my son when he was a newbie, but would like to expand my product range experience!
I would love to win this for my sweet little boy
Shared on Twitter @sharlsdeacon
Awesome for the babies in my family
Would love to win this for my son… He just loves his Snookums rattle and would enjoy this hamper…I just love everything about Snookums, it’s affordable, colorful,educational, entertaining etc… Thanks Snookums for sharing this lovely prize…. Good luck all!
Lovely giveaway, and I would really love to win this for my friend’s beatiful 4 month old daughter. Also shared the love on Twitter (@flutterbymegs). Fingers crossed.
Shared on FACEBOOK with all my friends,Shared on TWITTER @MegadoorsMinnie and shared on GOOGLE+….
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My busy body 6m old would LOVE this!
Ooh would love to win this amazing price for my 4 month old.
I would love to win this prize for our little boy due in June :)
I shared on Twitter (@carlieshell)
Pick me!! Pick me please 😁 Shared Facebook & Twitter @mevgericke
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We’re expecting a little boy in April, these would be perfect for him!
ah these new rattles look great! Would love these to my little 6 month old!!
This prize is great for my kids and the different age gap
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This prize would be a great gift to my niece ♡
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This prize would be awesome for my 4 month old!
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This would be lovely😁 Shared on Facebook group my Facebook name is Lisa Botha