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Winning bidder can discuss wood choices with Kieran Kammerer

Each heirloom rattle is custom turned in my shop. I use a combination of both domestic and imported, exotic hardwoods. All rattles are hand sanded and sealed with a baby safe, natural finish composed of mineral oil and beeswax. Each rattle comes individually gift boxed.

Because the rattles are not mass produced and I run a one man shop, the availability of rattles will be dependent on the actual time I have in my shop.

During the initial sale of my rattles locally, I have found parents have really loved the choice of having their baby’s rattle engraved with personal information to include the baby’s name, date of birth and birth weight. The engraving is done locally andI work closely with my engraver to ensure the highest quality my customers have come to expect.

Hallowell Woodworks, LLC is a one man woodworking business located in the beautiful and eclectic city of Hallowell, Maine.  Although officially established in 2011, I have been a passionate woodworker dating back to 1988 when I built a cradle for my first born child. As I constructed the cradle, I was amazed at how it was possible to take rough cut lumber and create what would one day become a family heirloom, enjoyed by many generations to come.

 I have been a practicing general pediatrician for the last twenty-two years and during this time, I have always been thinking about a way to combine my love of woodworking and my love of pediatrics. I have recently embarked on designing and turning a line of custom, heirloom baby rattles. The rattles are the result of my personal observations of infant development and are designed to enhance your infant’s auditory, visual and tactile senses. Each rattle is custom turned in my shop and finished with a natural, baby safe finish composed of mineral oil and beeswax. I have been quite pleased with the positive feedback I have received from parents as well as the smiles on the faces of their babies. I have full confidence that you too will be pleased with your purchase. 

In addition to my heirloom rattles, I will also be offering a variety of other items, each personally handcrafted and each a work of art.

 I appreciate you visiting my site and encourage you to leave any comments. Hallowell Woodworks, LLC

 Kieran Kammerer 

PS: Remember to read to your baby everyday