Toys That Develop Rhythm
Our Top 5 Picks
Colorful Kids Egg Shaker Instrument Fun
Halilit Colorful Kids Textured Egg Shaker Toy Instrument is a delightful way to inspire your little ones to explore music while developing essential skills! The egg’s ergonomic shape is perfect for tiny hands, making it easy for babies and toddlers to grasp and shake. As they make music, they’re also learning about sound, rhythm, and even counting—what a joyful way to learn through play! 6 months and up
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Colorful Kids Egg Shaker Instrument Fun's ergonomic shape fits perfectly in tiny hands, making music exploration a vibrant adventure in rhythm and play!
Inspire Creativity with Daniel Tiger Set
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Musical Instruments 7 Piece Play Set is the perfect way to introduce your child to the world of music! This delightful set not only encourages creativity and rhythm but also helps in developing fine motor skills and coordination through play. With instruments like drums and maracas, kids can engage in sensory exploration and express themselves while joining Daniel Tiger and Music Man Stan on their musical adventures. 3+ years
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Inspire Creativity with Daniel Tiger Set includes seven delightful musical instruments that help kids groove while developing essential skills and sparking their imagination through music.
Peter Rabbit Musical Maracas for Kids
Peter Rabbit: Maraca Set is a delightful introduction to the world of rhythm and music for your little ones. With beautifully crafted maracas featuring beloved characters like Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-Duck, children will not only enjoy shaking along to their favorite tunes but will also enhance their auditory perception and fine motor skills. These instruments are perfect for tiny hands to grasp and manipulate, turning playtime into a fun-filled learning experience. 18 months+
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Peter Rabbit Musical Maracas for Kids come with beautifully crafted characters that make music exploration feel like an animated story waiting to be told, all while boosting development.
Singing Machine Kids Glow Bluetooth Speaker
The Singing Machine Kids SMK250BG Mood LED Glowing Bluetooth Sing-Along Speaker is a fantastic way to ignite a love for music and performance! With its dazzling LED lights that pulse to the beat, this vibrant speaker not only gets kids singing along but also enhances their rhythm and auditory skills. The included wired youth microphone encourages confidence in public speaking while fostering teamwork during sing-along sessions—perfect for playdates and family gatherings. 3+ years
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Singing Machine Kids Glow Bluetooth Speaker features dazzling LED lights that pulse to the beat, making karaoke feel like a rock concert and bedtime a little more enchanting.
Musical Stacking Fun for Little Ones
The Hape Stacking Music Set is a delightful way for kids aged 18 months and up to explore their musical creativity! As your young musicians stack and rearrange the colorful blocks, they're not just making music; they're also developing essential skills in shapes, spatial awareness, and rhythm. This versatile toy invites joyful, hands-on learning, making it a favorite among parents and educators looking to nurture budding talents. 18 months+
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Musical Stacking Fun for Little Ones sparks creativity with colorful blocks that make music, turning learning into a joyful, harmonious play session that encourages exploration.
Hape Baby Drum: Music and Movement Fun
The Hape Baby Drum is a vibrant and engaging musical instrument that invites toddlers to explore the world of rhythm and sound. With the ability to play in multiple ways—whether it's beating on the drum from a standing position or rolling it around the room—this toy turns music-making into an exciting adventure. As your little one discovers different sounds and tunes, they will also be developing essential motor skills and coordination. 12 months+
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Hape Baby Drum's vibrant lights and multiple playing options turn every beat into a colorful adventure, helping little ones develop rhythm while having a blast on the move.
Create Melodies with Zoo Jamz Xylophone!
VTech Zoo Jamz Xylophone is the delightful way to introduce our little ones to the world of music! As they tap on the eight colorful light-up bars with the included mallet, they not only create their own sounds but also develop rhythm and coordination. The fun doesn't stop there—kids can learn melodies by following the lights or unleash their creativity in music composer mode! 2-5 years
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Create Melodies with Zoo Jamz Xylophone features eight colorful light-up bars that make music feel magical, encouraging kids to explore their musical talents while having a blast.
Unleash Creativity with Rocktopus!
Fisher-Price Think & Learn Rocktopus is the ultimate musical companion for young minds! With 15 instruments, 5 musical styles, and 3 engaging play modes—Math, Music, and Game—our little ones can explore rhythm, counting, and creative expression all at once. As they insert or tap instruments, kids gain hands-on experience with tempo control and sound effects, enhancing their cognitive skills while having a blast. 3+ years
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Unleash Creativity with Rocktopus! offers 15 instruments and 3 playful modes, making it a delightful way for kids to explore music while learning essential skills.
Colorful Bongo Drums for Little Musicians
The Melissa & Doug K's Kids Bongo Drums are an exciting introduction to music for children aged 6 months and up. These soft, cloth-covered drums not only engage little ones with bright colors but also promote early vision, focus, and color awareness. With three play modes, kids can explore rhythm and sound, enhancing their auditory skills while having fun tapping along. 6 months+
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Colorful Bongo Drums for Little Musicians have soft, cloth-covered surfaces that invite tiny hands to explore rhythm while developing essential motor skills and a love for music.
Empower Creativity with Flower Power Guitar
Hape Kid's Flower Power First Musical Guitar is the perfect introduction to the world of music for our little ones! With its vibrant design and tunable nylon strings, this delightful 26-inch wooden guitar encourages children's musical exploration and creativity. As they strum away, they develop essential skills like rhythm, coordination, and even a touch of confidence as they express themselves through music. 3+ years
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Empower Creativity with Flower Power Guitar features tunable nylon strings that inspire kids to express their musicality, all while creating meaningful moments of connection with their budding rock stars.
Jungle Melody Train Adventure
The Hape Music and Monkeys Toddler Railway Train Jungle set is a delightful way to spark curiosity and creativity in young explorers aged 18 months and up. As children push the train along the xylophone melody track, they not only enjoy the enchanting sounds but also develop their auditory skills, hand-eye coordination, and a sense of rhythm. With vibrant jungle-themed animals popping out to greet the train, this playful set brings together music, movement, and imaginative storytelling, making it an irresistible choice for parents looking to blend fun with learning. 18 months and up
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Jungle Melody Train Adventure features a xylophone melody track that transforms playtime into a joyful music lesson, perfect for little explorers ready to make their own jungle symphony!
Musical Fun with Puppy Tunes
The VTech Play and Move Puppy Tunes, Pink, is a delightful introduction to music for babies aged 6 months to 2 years. This charming music player not only engages little ones with its adorable swinging puppy, but also promotes their auditory skills through exposure to classical, jazz, and pop melodies. As children press the drum, piano, and saxophone buttons, they develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, all while enjoying a fun musical experience. 6-24 months
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Musical Fun with Puppy Tunes captivates little hands with its drum, piano, and saxophone buttons, turning every jam session into a glorious musical adventure that sparks creativity!
Eichhorn Wooden Music Set for Creativity
Eichhorn, 5 Piece Wooden Music Set is a fantastic way to introduce our little ones to the joy of music! This beautifully crafted set includes a drum, triangle, and maraca-eggs that not only entertain but also enhance brain development. As parents and educators, we know how important it is to foster creative expression and fine motor skills in young children. 3+ years
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Eichhorn Wooden Music Set includes a delightful array of instruments that makes discovering the world of sound a hands-on adventure for little ones eager to groove!
Celebrate with Luxurious Party Horns!
Black, Gold & Silver Party Horns & Blowouts Set (Pack of 50) brings an air of elegance and joy to any celebration! As fellow parents and educators, we know how important it is to create memorable experiences for our children, and these stylish party supplies not only bring fun but also help develop social skills as kids engage with each other during the festivities. Let them blow their horns and share laughter as they learn about rhythm and sound. 3+ years
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Celebrate with Luxurious Party Horns! pack of 50 stylish party supplies encourages kids to blow their horns and share laughter while fostering collaboration and social interaction during festive moments.
Engaging Outdoor Play with BULZiBUCKET Bags
BULZiBUCKET 6-Piece Replacement Bags are the ultimate outdoor companion for kids and families! These versatile bags not only add a vibrant splash of fun to your poolside gatherings, beach adventures, and backyard BBQs, but they also double as educational tools. Whether your little ones are honing their hand-eye coordination through toss games, practicing rhythm with juggle routines, or getting creative with multi-style play like hacky sack, these bags foster essential physical skills and teamwork. All ages
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BULZiBUCKET Bags are six vibrant, multi-functional bags that turn any gathering into an active learning experience, helping families cultivate precious memories while playing together.
Inspire Creativity with PYLE-PRO Keyboard
PYLE-PRO Electric Musical Keyboard for Kids is the perfect introduction to the world of music for our young maestros! With 49 keys and a variety of keyboard sounds, our children will not only learn to play but also explore musical creativity through rhythm and melody. This engaging keyboard includes a microphone and recording feature, allowing our kids to record their masterpieces and share performances with family or friends. 3+ years
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PYLE-PRO Keyboard features 49 keys and a microphone, giving kids the chance to compose and record their own musical masterpieces while unleashing their inner rock stars.
Discover Colors with LeapFrog Maracas
LeapFrog Learn and Groove Shakin' Colors Maracas is an exciting way for our little ones to explore the world of colors, music, and sounds! These vibrant maracas not only light up in rhythm with catchy tunes but also offer a hands-on approach to learning colors and numbers. With dual language options in English and Spanish, our kids can gain valuable early language skills while shaking to the beat. 6+ months
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Discover Colors with LeapFrog Maracas lights up in rhythm with catchy tunes, making learning colors and numbers a dance party that promotes language skills and giggles galore!
Engaging Double-Sided Drum for Toddlers
The Hape Double-Sided Drum is an exciting musical adventure for young explorers as they discover rhythm through play! This beautifully crafted wooden drum offers two distinct playing surfaces, allowing little ones to experiment with sound while enhancing their hand-eye coordination and auditory skills. Safe for young ears, the built-in holder keeps drumsticks handy, encouraging self-directed creativity. 12 months and older
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Engaging Double-Sided Drum for Toddlers features two distinct playing surfaces that inspire creativity and spontaneous jam sessions, turning your living room into a mini concert hall!
Strum and Play with Hape's Ukulele!
Hape Kid's Wooden Toy Ukulele in Multicolor is a delightful introduction to the world of music for our little ones! This charming blue ukulele is not only fully tunable but also perfectly sized for tiny hands, making it ideal for budding musicians. By encouraging children to strum, discover rhythm, and explore musical techniques, it promotes coordination, motor skills, and creative expression. 3+ years
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Strum and Play with Hape's Ukulele! is perfectly sized for tiny hands, making music exploration fun and fostering a love for creativity and expression in little ones.
Engaging Music with Hape Kid's Ukulele
Hape Kid's Wooden Toy Ukulele in Multicolor is a delightful introduction to music for our little ones! This charming red ukulele is not only fully tunable but also designed for tiny hands, making it an ideal choice for budding musicians. As our kids strum the nylon strings, they develop vital coordination, motor skills, and a sense of rhythm, all while enjoying the creative process. 3+ years
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Engaging Music with Hape Kid's Ukulele is fully tunable, allowing little hands to explore music while developing important coordination and rhythm skills—talk about a joyful noise!
Musical Fun with Hape Junior Percussion Set
Hape Junior Percussion Set is the perfect introduction to the world of music for your little rock stars! This captivating three-piece wooden percussion instrument set features a tambourine, a maraca, and a clapper, encouraging children to explore rhythm and sound. As they bang, shake, and clap, they're not just having fun; they're enhancing their hand-eye coordination and auditory skills while developing a deep appreciation for music. 12 months and older
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Musical Fun with Hape Junior Percussion Set includes a tambourine, maraca, and clapper, turning playtime into a colorful symphony that nurtures a lifelong love for music.
Carpool Karaoke Machine for Family Fun
The Carpool Karaoke The Mic 1. 0 by Singing Machine transforms any ride into a stage! This wireless karaoke microphone is not only a blast for kids and adults alike, but it also fosters essential skills like listening, rhythm, and self-expression. 4+ years
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Carpool Karaoke Machine for Family Fun transforms any ride into a stage, making it a hilarious way to boost confidence and create unforgettable family memories.
My First Music Set: Discover Joy Together
Bruin My First Music Set is the perfect introduction to the magical world of music for our little ones! This thoughtfully designed 8-piece set is not only fun but also fosters essential skills like hand-eye coordination, rhythm, and creativity as children grasp each brightly colored instrument. With a drum, guitar, trumpet, tambourine, and maracas included, we can gather our little bands and inspire a love for music early on. 18 months to 3 years
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My First Music Set features 8 brightly colored instruments, inviting little ones to explore rhythm and teamwork while letting their creative musical stars shine.
Kaleidoscope Lion Tambourine Fun
The Petit Collage Kaleidoscope Lion Wooden Tambourine is a delightful way for toddlers 18 months and older to explore the world of music! With its vibrant design and engaging jingles, this charming instrument encourages rhythm, auditory development, and creative expression, while also enhancing fine motor skills as little hands grasp and shake. Parents and educators alike will appreciate the thoughtful construction using safe, eco-friendly materials, making it a fantastic choice for enjoyable, musical playtime. 18+ months
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Kaleidoscope Lion Tambourine features vibrant designs and engaging jingles, turning musical playtime into a delightful exploration of sound and movement for curious little hands.