Bright Starts
Bright Starts Oball Classic Easy-Grasp Ball
The see-through, easy-to-grab ball that's been a baby favorite for 25 years.
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Where it ranks in our guides
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Large finger holes let tiny hands grip, roll and toss
- Flexible, lightweight body is gentle when it bounces off furniture
- 4-inch size slips into most diaper bags
- Durable and easy to wipe clean after floor time
What may bother
- One ball, so the play stays simple
- Only pink and purple, with no neutral color option
- Interest fades once a child moves on to real ball games
Our verdict
82 / 100Reach for this when the baby is at the grabbing and crawling stage and the parents need something that travels well. The finger holes do the work a smooth ball cannot. For an older toddler, a bigger ball or a ride-on makes more sense.
Frequently asked questions
What age is it suitable for?
Newborn and up.
Is it easy to clean?
Yes, it wipes clean easily.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →