There’s something very basic about music. Even the youngest infant responds to notes played in rhythm. Few other toys can so effectively combine outstanding mental development aid with sheer entertainment value.

Start them off right with the Learn and Groove Alphabet Drum. They tap the top and it lights up with a letter from the alphabet. At the same time, the toy makes a musical sound.

Children as young as 8 months can easily play this delightfully colorful toy and parents will appreciate the volume control knob.

Introducing music to your child is easy as sitting down with the Musical Toy Box Bench. A real toy box in multiple colors, the back has a little xylophone and comes with two mallets. Tap the back and hear a tone. Strike the bell and ring out all the fun as they’re entertained while they learn.

Let them rock away their blues in the Musical Rocker from Levels of Discovery. With a xylophone built into the armrest, they can play a tune whenever they want. Just pick up the handy mallet and tap away. Then turn around and tap the simple keyboard built into the back. Sturdy and colorful, you’ll wish you had one of these when you were a baby.

Move up to the Band In a Box, with a whole set of easy-to-play instruments. A tambourine, maracas, hand cymbals, triangle and more offer choices for one child or a chance for an ensemble of many.

Colorful and very durable, your children will get tons of fun while they learn hand coordination and the ability to distinguish musical sounds. Comes with its own sturdy wooden storage case.

For those who prefer the piano, the Piano Pal Hippo is the perfect choice. This fun, purple creature opens his mouth to reveal a toothy keyboard that is ready for play. Press a tooth and hear any of 8 classic children’s songs. Press a button and the baby can tap out tunes on the color-coded hippo teeth. This one will entertain and educate for hours a day.

Your child will soon graduate to the Doodlebops Keytar that combines a guitar shape with an easy-to-play keyboard. Made of sturdy, lightweight plastic it can play notes, chords or entire songs. Then your child can simply repeat what they hear. Great fun and a simple way to begin to learn music, this pink, 16″ instrument with nylon strap will get them started right.

It won’t be long before they point to the Disney Princess Guitar and ask you to ‘get that one!’ Decorated with female characters from several Disney films, this pink instrument really plays. It’s easy to strum but aids your child’s musical skills while having lots of fun.

Pretty soon your young ones will be composing their own little songs and amazing you with their skills on a musical toy. Call the record companies!

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