Hape Pound and Tap Bench
A bench where balls drop onto keys to make notes, with a slide-out xylophone and wooden mallet.
- Suitable for 12M and aboveAge
- Water-based paintMaterial
- $32.99List price
How the Pound and Tap Bench 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.
Within the typical range for musical toys ($15.99 to $32.99).
Next to other musical toys
This toy's values are as Hape lists them. The right column covers the other 49 musical toys on this site.
| Spec | This one | Others here |
|---|---|---|
| Age label | Suitable for 12M and above | Labels start from birth to 2 years |
| Makes sounds | Yes | 47 of the 47 that list it make sounds |
Listed features
- Slide-out xylophone with mallet
- The maker says it meets ASTM F963 and EN 71
Worth checking
- Maker age label is 12M and above
Where to buy the Pound and Tap Bench
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- 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
| Hape Pound and Tap Bench | |
|---|---|
| Type | Musical toy |
| List price | $32.99 |
| Age label (maker) | Suitable for 12M and above |
| Material | Water-based paint; wooden mallet included |
| Size | 9.4 x 5.9 x 5.3 inches |
| Weight | 2.7 lb |
| Sounds or music | Yes |
| Standards (maker's words) | "Meets EN 71 (European) and ASTM F963 (American) safety standards" |
| Maker's warnings | Choking hazard from small parts. Do not use close to the ear; misuse may damage hearing. Remove packaging before giving the toy to a child. |
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Pound and Tap Bench: questions answered
From Hape's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
What age is the Hape Pound and Tap Bench for?
The maker labels it "Suitable for 12M and above". 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.
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Where these specs come from
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