Musical Toys for Kids of Every Age

This collection of musical toys runs from a Mini Wooden Drum a baby can pat with both hands to the Play & Glow Music Learning Activity Table, the Multisensory Musical Development Drum Set, karaoke microphone sets and the MixMaster Junior DJ Console for older children. Babies and toddlers usually get the most from musical instruments for toddlers, because a tap or a press gives an immediate sound — that repetition is how children learn cause and effect while practicing fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and sensory exploration. If you are shopping for the youngest age group, our electronic toys for 0-12 months and wooden toys pages narrow things down quickly.

Older kids tend to move toward singing, mixing and moving: the Family Fun Karaoke Machine, the Multifunctional Bluetooth DJ Guitar and the Rhythm Game Dance Revolution build memory and focus, gross motor skills, language and confidence in front of other people. Karaoke and dance sets work best as group or family play in a living room, while a drum, a boombox or a play mat suits solo play in a bedroom or quiet corner. Most of these toys are made for indoor use, which makes kids' music toys a practical birthday or holiday gift for a long weekend at home. For a child aged four to six who already loves buttons and lights, browse electronic toys for 4-6 years alongside this page.

What is a good first musical toy for a baby or young toddler?

Start with something that responds instantly to a touch, such as the Mini Wooden Drum or the Play & Glow Music Learning Activity Table. Both support cause and effect, sensory exploration and early hand-eye coordination.

Which musical toys are best for group play?

Karaoke sets like the Complete Karaoke Microphone Set with LED Stand and the Family Fun Karaoke Machine, plus the Rhythm Game Dance Revolution, are made for taking turns and playing together, which supports social-emotional skills and language.