Let's Play 2005: Musical Toys

Discovery Nursery Farm™ VTech Electronics, LLC Children will delight in the discovery of each new farm friend as they slide and swing beneath the light-up spinning sun. The sturdy plastic pages of a picture book turn to offer three classic tales. Other features include piano keys and a colorful roller. Promotes use of auditory tracking skills, tactile exploration and awareness of sounds. Also encourages use of motor skills. $17.99 / 9 months+ / B, LV, DD

Sing & Discover Piano™ VTech Electronics, LLC This interactive keyboard teaches animal noises, music styles, instrument sounds, counting and more. The piano allows you to change the rhythm and tempo of a song or play along with the melodies on the padded drum. Also includes a microphone for sing-a-long fun. Stimulates imagination along with available vision and hearing. Also encourages social skills while introducing cause and effect. "This toy works well placed on the tray of a wheelchair." $19.99 / 12 months+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

Shake A Face Band ALEX® An ideal first introduction to music!! This 7-piece collection of novelty instruments is perfectly sized for little ones to enjoy. With adorable faces and fun features, the instruments are made of durable, high-quality wood and metal. Encourages creative play, social skills and motor skills. Also introduces cause and effect. "This is one of the best musical instrument sets I have seen. A big hit!" $19.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

Dance Baby Dance!™ Dancin' Bandstand™ Fisher-Price® This musical playcenter features an interactive dance mat, engaging instrument-themed activities, lively beats, flashing lights and a whimsical dancing monkey. The bandstand has three modes of play and two height positions. Promotes tactile exploration, body awareness and awareness of sounds. Also encourages creative play and social skills while introducing cause and effect. "All children were engaged!" $39.99 / 6 months+ / PI, HI, B, LV, DD

Traditional Spinet Toy Piano w/Bench Schoenhut Piano Company, Inc. The only toy piano ever played at Carnegie Hall, this Traditional Spinet is certain to enhance your child's love of music with its melodic tones. Schoenhut's patented Learning System, with its play-by-color teaching method, makes playing simple and fun. Promotes creative experimentation, awareness of sounds and stimulates available vision and hearing. Also stimulates imagination while introducing cause and effect. "I've never seen my daughter sit so long with anything! She loves making music and the color strip key coding is a wonderful idea!" $159.95 3+ PI, B, LV, DD

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