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Musical toys

Batteries, volume control, and age label from each maker.

Toddler playing a pastel wooden xylophone with a mallet beside a small drum

50models tracked
$9 to $89price range

Musical toys by budget

The 23 musical toys with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.

Budget-friendlyUnder $187

Mid-range$18 to $257

Splurge$25 and up9

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Solid DrumPlanToys$35.99

All 50 musical toys

Must have:

✓ maker says yes ✕ maker says no ? not published Confirmed only Sort

Compare		Age	Material		Wood	Volume control
	Baby Einstein Cal's Curious Keys Xylophone5% Metal, 1% NylonVolume control	9 - 36 months	94% Plastic	$19.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Clever Composer Tune Table29% wood, 6% metalWood	Ideal for babies 6 months and up	65% plastic	$89.99	✓	?
	Baby Einstein Drum & Learn Dean9% metal, 1% fabricVolume control	For infants ages 6 months and up	90% plastic	$22.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station9% metal, 1% paper	3 months and up	90% plastic	$24.99	?	?
	Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano40% Plastic, 5% Electronic PartsWoodVolume control	Ideal for ages 6-36 months	55% Wood	–	✓	✓
	Baby Einstein Neptune's Kick & Explore Musical Kick Pad70% plastic, 10% metal	0 - 24 months	20% fabric	$22.99	?	?
	Baby Einstein Roxy's Bright Flight8% Metal, 5% FabricVolume control	–	87% Plastic	$9.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes5% MetalVolume control	–	95% Plastic	$9.99	?	✓
	Baby Einstein Upbeat Tunes Magic Touch Wooden Drum30% woodWood	Ages 6-36 months	70% plastic	$19.99	✓	?
	Baby GUND Flora the Bunny Animated PlushVolume control	appropriate for children ages six months and up	–	$40	?	✓
	Baby GUND Kissy the Penguin Animated Plushappropriate for all ages, newborns and older	appropriate for all ages, newborns and older	–	$40	?	?
	Bright Starts Gamer Buddy Game Controller Toy7% metal	Designed for 6 months and up	93% plastic	$11.99	?	?
	Bright Starts Huggin' Lights Musical Light Up Toy30% plastic, 8% metal	0 to 36 months old	62% fabric	$14.99	?	?
	Bright Starts My First Remote2% Metal, 2% Electronic Parts	baby toys for 3 months and up	96% Plastic	–	?	?
	Bright Starts Pull, Play & Boogie Musical Activity Toy35% Plastic, 5% MetalNo batteries	newborn and up	60% Fabric	$15.99	?	?
	Bright Starts Rockin' Maracas2 pieces	designed for ages 3 months and up	–	–	?	?
	Bright Starts Rollin' Rhythm Activity Drum4% metal, 11% electronic parts, 0.3% fabricVolume control	3 - 36 months (spec table)	84.7% plastic	–	?	✓
	Bright Starts Safari Beats15% metal	–	85% plastic	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Classic Xylophone1 pieces	Ages 18M+	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats1 pieces	Ages 9 - 36M	–	$44.99	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn 2-in-1 Slide to Learn Smartphone1 pieces	Ages 9 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Count & Rumble Piggy Bank	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Going Places Learning Purse	Ages 6 - 36M	–	$19.99	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Light-Up Camera1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	$10.79	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magic Color Mixing BowlVolume control	Ages 6 - 36M	–	$24.99	?	✓
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Play & Go Keys1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Silly Sounds Light-Up Piano1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sing & Learn Music Player1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	$17.99	?	?
	Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Stream & Learn Remote1 pieces	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	?	?
	Fisher-Price Tambourine & Maracas Gift Set	Ages 3M+	–	$14.99	?	?
	Hape Baby Drum	Suitable for 6M and above	–	$32.99	?	?
	Hape DJ Mix & Spin StudioPP, ABS, Steel, 13 piecesWood	–	Plywood	–	✓	?
	Hape Pound and Tap BenchWater-based paint; wooden mallet includedWood	Suitable for 12M and above	Water-based paint	$32.99	✓	?
	Infantino Hug & Tug Musical Giraffe	Age grade 0m+	–	–	?	?
	Infantino Music & Light Busy Keys	–	–	–	?	?
	Infantino Musical Travel Bar Activity Toy	Suggested age 0 months +	–	–	?	?
	Infantino Piano & Numbers Learning Toucan	Ideal for ages 6 - 36 months	–	–	?	?
	Itzy Ritzy Mini Maracas	Age: 0 months+	–	–	?	?
	LeapFrog Scout Ring & Record Learning Phone	Ages 6-48 months	–	–	?	?
	Manhattan Toy Button Bunny Musical PullMade from soft materials	For Ages: 0+ (specifications section: Ages 0-12 months)	Made from soft	–	?	?
	PlanToys My First PhoneRubberwood; organic pigments and water-based dyes (per the maker)Wood	12M+	Rubberwood	$17.99	✓	?
	PlanToys Solid DrumRubberwood; organic pigments and water-based dyes (per the maker)Wood	18M+	Rubberwood	$35.99	✓	?
	VTech Animal Rhymes Storytime	Age: 9-36 months	–	–	?	?
	VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone	Age: 3-24 months	–	–	?	?
	VTech KidiBeats Drum Set	Best for ages: 2 to 5 years	–	–	?	?
	VTech Turn and Learn Driver	Best for ages: 6 to 36 months	–	–	?	?
	VTech Zoo Jamz Doggy Xylophone	Age: 18-48 months	–	–	?	?
	VTech Zoo Jamz Hedgehog Tambourine	18-48 months	–	–	?	?

Musical toys by the numbers

The 50 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

Pieces1 to 13; the middle half 1 to 1 (11 of 50 publish it)
Price$9.99 to $89.99; the middle half $15.99 to $32.99 (23 of 50 publish it)

How common each feature is

Batteries24 of 25 that list it

By the maker's age label

Grouped by where each maker's age label starts, in the maker's own units.

From birth (7)

3 months and up (6)

6 months and up (20)

9 months and up (4)

12 months and up (2)

18 months and up (4)

2 years and up (1)

VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

Musical toys side by side

Sorted by the start of the maker's age label. Values are as each maker lists them.

Product	Age label	Size	Batteries	Sounds	Material
Itzy Ritzy Mini Maracas	Age: 0 months+	–	–	Yes	–
Manhattan Toy Button Bunny Musical Pull	For Ages: 0+ (specifications section: Ages 0-12 months)	2D x 6H x 6W	–	Yes	Made from soft materials
Baby Einstein Neptune's Kick & Explore Musical Kick Pad	0 - 24 months	–	Yes	Yes	20% fabric, 70% plastic, 10% metal
Bright Starts Huggin' Lights Musical Light Up Toy	0 to 36 months old	–	Yes	Yes	62% fabric, 30% plastic, 8% metal
Bright Starts Pull, Play & Boogie Musical Activity Toy	newborn and up	14.4 in H x 5.5 in W x 3.1 in D	No	Yes	60% Fabric, 35% Plastic, 5% Metal
Infantino Hug & Tug Musical Giraffe	Age grade 0m+	–	–	Yes	–
Infantino Musical Travel Bar Activity Toy	Suggested age 0 months +	–	–	Yes	–
Baby Einstein Glow & Discover Light Bar Activity Station	3 months and up	8.94 in H x 12.6 in W x 5.94 in L	Yes	Yes	90% plastic, 9% metal, 1% paper
Bright Starts My First Remote	baby toys for 3 months and up	–	Yes	Yes	96% Plastic, 2% Metal, 2% Electronic Parts
Bright Starts Rockin' Maracas	designed for ages 3 months and up	5.75 in H x 2.36 in W x 2.36 in L	–	Yes	–
Bright Starts Rollin' Rhythm Activity Drum	3 - 36 months (spec table)	7.48 in H x 5.51 in W x 5.51 in L	Yes	Yes	84.7% plastic, 4% metal, 11% electronic parts, 0.3% fabric
Fisher-Price Tambourine & Maracas Gift Set	Ages 3M+	–	–	Yes	–
VTech Hello, Hippo Soft Phone	Age: 3-24 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano	6-36 months	–	Yes	Yes	55% Wood, 40% Plastic, 5% Electronic Parts
Hape Baby Drum	Suitable for 6M and above	5.9 x 5.9 x 5.1 (L x W x H)	–	–	–
Baby Einstein Clever Composer Tune Table	Ideal for babies 6 months and up	12.7 in H x 20.1 in W x 17.8 in L	Yes	Yes	65% plastic, 29% wood, 6% metal
Baby Einstein Drum & Learn Dean	For infants ages 6 months and up	9.32 x 5 x 8.25 in	Yes	Yes	90% plastic, 9% metal, 1% fabric
Baby Einstein Upbeat Tunes Magic Touch Wooden Drum	Ages 6-36 months	4.0 in H x 10.5 in W x 4.5 in L	Yes	Yes	70% plastic, 30% wood
Baby GUND Flora the Bunny Animated Plush	appropriate for children ages six months and up	12 in	–	Yes	–
Bright Starts Gamer Buddy Game Controller Toy	Designed for 6 months and up	7.72 in H x 3.03 in W x 6.89 in L	Yes	Yes	93% plastic, 7% metal
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Count & Rumble Piggy Bank	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Going Places Learning Purse	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Light-Up Camera	Ages 6 - 36M	–	Yes	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magic Color Mixing Bowl	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Magical Lights Fishbowl	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Play & Go Keys	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Silly Sounds Light-Up Piano	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Sing & Learn Music Player	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Storybook Rhymes	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Stream & Learn Remote	Ages 6 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Infantino Piano & Numbers Learning Toucan	6 - 36 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
LeapFrog Scout Ring & Record Learning Phone	Ages 6-48 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
VTech Turn and Learn Driver	6 to 36 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
Baby Einstein Cal's Curious Keys Xylophone	9 - 36 months	7.09 in H x 12.2 in W x 2.44 in L	Yes	Yes	94% Plastic, 5% Metal, 1% Nylon
Fisher-Price DJ Bouncin' Beats	Ages 9 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn 2-in-1 Slide to Learn Smartphone	Ages 9 - 36M	–	–	Yes	–
VTech Animal Rhymes Storytime	Age: 9-36 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
Hape Pound and Tap Bench	Suitable for 12M and above	9.4 x 5.9 x 5.3 inches	–	Yes	Water-based paint; wooden mallet included
PlanToys My First Phone	12M+	2.48 x 0.75 x 4.33 in	–	–	Rubberwood; organic pigments and water-based dyes (per the maker)
Fisher-Price Classic Xylophone	Ages 18M+	–	–	Yes	–
PlanToys Solid Drum	18M+	6.3 x 6.3 x 3.35 in	–	Yes	Rubberwood; organic pigments and water-based dyes (per the maker)
VTech Zoo Jamz Doggy Xylophone	Age: 18-48 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
VTech Zoo Jamz Hedgehog Tambourine	18-48 months	–	Yes	Yes	–
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set	2 to 5 years	–	Yes	Yes	–
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes	–	5.0 (H) x 4.8 (W) x 1.1 (L)	Yes	Yes	95% Plastic, 5% Metal
Baby Einstein Roxy's Bright Flight	–	–	Yes	Yes	87% Plastic, 8% Metal, 5% Fabric
Bright Starts Safari Beats	–	4.4 (H) x 9.1 (W) x 5.9 (L)	Yes	Yes	85% plastic, 15% metal
Baby GUND Kissy the Penguin Animated Plush	appropriate for all ages, newborns and older	12 in	–	Yes	–
Hape DJ Mix & Spin Studio	–	–	Yes	Yes	Plywood, PP, ABS, Steel
Infantino Music & Light Busy Keys	–	–	–	Yes	–

Shelves

Needs batteries (24)

Makes sounds (48)

Wood (4)

Age labels and small parts

What to look for in musical toys

The range across every baby toy here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Pieces

The piece count the maker lists.

1middle 113

Most list 1. 11 of 50 list it.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

Take Along Tunes

$9.99middle $19.99$89.99

Typical: $15.99 to $32.99. 23 of 50 list it. Lowest price: Take Along Tunes.