Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes

A handheld music player with a caterpillar character, 10 classical melodies, lights on a screen, and a volume control. Runs on 2 AA batteries.

  • 95% PlasticMaterial
  • 2 AA, required (for demo only)Batteries
  • $9.99List price

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How the Take Along Tunes stacks up

Against the 50 musical toys we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Price$9.99Lowest price of 23 musical toys

Below the typical range for musical toys ($15.99 to $32.99).

This one
$9.99middle $19.99$89.99

What sets the Take Along Tunes apart

Measured against the 50 musical toys we compare, from each maker's published specs.

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Next to other musical toys

This toy's values are as Baby Einstein lists them. The right column covers the other 49 musical toys on this site.

SpecThis oneOthers here
Needs batteriesYes (2 AA, required (for demo only))23 of the 24 that list it need batteries
Makes soundsYes47 of the 47 that list it make sounds
LightsYes30 of the 30 that list it light up
Volume controlYes–

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Battery coverremove battery cover on back with a small Phillips head screwdriver
CareDo not immerse in water

Listed features

  • Volume control
  • Small handheld size

Worth checking

  • Uses batteries; battery cover needs a screwdriver

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
  • Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes
TypeMusical toy
List price$9.99
Age label (maker)Not stated on the maker's page
Material95% Plastic, 5% Metal
Size5.0 (H) x 4.8 (W) x 1.1 (L)
Sounds or musicYes
LightsYes
Volume controlYes, per the maker
Batteries2 AA, required (for demo only)
Battery door (maker)remove battery cover on back with a small Phillips head screwdriver
CareDo not immerse in water

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Take Along Tunes: questions answered

From Baby Einstein's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.

What age is the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes for?

The maker's page doesn't give an age; check the package. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

What batteries does the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes use?

Per the maker: 2 AA, required (for demo only). The maker says: "remove battery cover on back with a small Phillips head screwdriver" Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

How do I clean the Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes?

Per the maker: Do not immerse in water.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.