Grasping beads are a simple, yet beneficial, first toy for your baby. Traditionally introduced to baby around 3 months to encourage grasping, hand eye coordination and transferring practice. Also makes for a wonderful teething toy. Each grasping toy is beaded with natural, unfinished and untreated wooden beads. Each bead is strung on an organic cotton ribbon that is finished with sewn ends. Hand wash with hot water and a mild soap.