Hape Pound & Tap Bench With Slide Out Xylophone ($28, originally $30)
This toy is a great way to introduce your toddler to music. It comes with a wooden mallet, three colorful balls, and a slide-out xylophone. Sure, they can pound the balls like drums or play the keys like a soloist, but they'll probably invent 15 more ways to play with it.
- Pros: Made with sustainable materials; Xylophone stores neatly under the tap bench; Comes in two colorway options
- Cons: The balls are on the heavier side, so you'll want to keep an eye out if your toddler's in a throwing phase
- Material: Wood, metal, and plastic
- Who it's best for: Toddlers who love to make noise and are beginning to explore music
What Reviewers Say: "I bought this for my 10-month-old daughter for Christmas, and she's loved it! At first, she would just push the balls in with her hand, and now, at 12 months, she's learning to use the hammer, and she loves practicing with it! You can also take out the xylophone, so it's like two toys in one!"
