If you hear your little one making beautiful music banging pots and pans on the kitchen floor, or maybe they enjoy singing their own lullaby at bedtime, then you just might have a musical genius in the making. Stir up their creative and musical juices this holiday season with a mix of toys and instruments to encourage their inner Mozart. We’ve picked our favorites to help check off another box from your Christmas gift list.
The Spark Puppy Piano
This adorable piano encourages imagination, sensory development, and fine motor skills for your little ones. Chock-full of features, the piano includes 22 demo songs, 7 well-known kids songs, 5 instrument effects, 5 tempo beats, a sing-with-puppy function, microphone, record-and-play mode and more. Batteries included. Ages 24 months and up.
$19.82
Available at walmart.com
B. Toys Toy Drum Set
No more banging on the pots and pans, this toy drum set provides hours of silly sounds and musical fun. Includes drum, drumsticks, a jingle bell, tambourine, shaker, and maraca. Recommended for ages 18 months and up
$21.99
Available at target.com
Melissa & Doug Band in a Box
If you have a family full of little Mozarts, then this Band in a Box could just be what you need to start your own family band. This 10-piece musical instrument set makes a great gift and perfect for a Christmas Eve concert. Great for kids ages 3 to 6 years old.
$24.99
Available at amazon.com
The Manhattan Toy Company Musical Llama Wooden Instrument
This brightly colored and cute llama is ready to make some music! Features a 5-bar xylophone, a maraca tail, 2 clacking saddle blankets, wooden mallets and more. Water-based, non-toxic finish Recommended for 12 months and up.
$39.99
Available at target.com
VTech KidiBeats Drum Set
This drum set comes with a lot of extras, perfect for the little drummer on your gift list. Includes three drum pads and cymbal, each with its own unique sound for sensory development. Play along to 9 melodies in styles including rock, dance, and pop. Plus, includes 4 modes of play: Free Play, Letters, Numbers, and Follow-Along. Each drum features a unique LED light; batteries included. Recommended for ages 2 to 5 years old.
$19.99
Available at amazon.com
Fisher-Price Rollin’ Rovee Interactive Musical Toy
Kids will love this cute interactive character with a light up face, soft arms, and interactive ball. Includes four modes of play with engaging activities. Press the button to activate fun lights, sounds, phrases, music, and interactive activities in four grow-with-me modes.
$80.61
Available at walmart.com
LeapFrog My Pal Violet
Start by teaching Violet your child’s name and favorite things for personalized learning across more than 15 activities. Then, get set for 40+ learning songs, melodies and lullabies for active daytime fun and nighttime soothing. This learning toy also introduces first words, colors, counting, and more. Connect Violet to your smartphone, tablet, or computer for easy personalization while she’s still in the box – before it’s under the tree.
$19.89
Available at target.com