Musical toys from 1 year old include strong, durable and sonorous drums, maracas, barrel organs, sound centers, and children's gadgets. Tough because they have to withstand falls and experiments from curious little fingers. And all babies love high ringing tones, so 90% of instruments for children over 1 year old sound exactly like this.
What to look for when choosing
There are two types of musical toys for children aged 1 year and older:
- Electronic educational devices (mini-smartphones, multiplayers, etc.) and soft toys that play melodies, songs, audio tales.
- Tools that allow you to make your own sounds.
One-year-old babies enjoy listening to their favorite tunes over and over again, so until the age of 1.5-2 years, a child will be interested mainly in an electronic gadget or a soft toy with music.
By 2-3 years, passive listening loses its appeal. Children of this age are more interested in playing on their own, making a variety of sounds from available materials. Whistles, pipes, xylophones, simple synthesizers and even toy microphones are suitable for this. Choose!
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Our educational toys for children from 1 to 2 years old in a detailed review.
Starting from the age of one year, the child actively masters vertical life. That is why, along with intellectual toys, he now simply needs those that contribute to the development of motor activity. This is where the review will begin.
Toys that promote motor activity
Toys that help develop everyday skills
Toys that promote a child's intellectual development
As at a younger age, at 1-2 years it is important to take care of the child’s intellectual development.
- Educational tables.
We have chicco double-sided and elc with balls. We have been playing with chicco since 6 months and to this day.
- The first thing that should appear in a baby’s gaming arsenal is simple puzzles of 2-4 pieces
. Ideally, these will be themed sets - flowers, vegetables and fruits, animals. This way the child will learn not only to add pictures, but also understand the meaning of such a concept as “category”.
When a child learns to put together simple puzzles from 2 parts, you can trust him to choose something more interesting in the store. 
- Closer to 2 years, the child begins to understand the beauty of not only puzzles, but also cubes. He can try to add pictures, look for familiar letters, or simply build towers. It is ideal to have, as in the previous case, several thematic sets.
- Of course, there should be a place in the playroom cards and books
. Only if earlier the baby could simply be shown objects, now you can move on to more complex, again thematic, sets - counting, clothes, who eats what, mothers and children, comparisons, and so on. When working with a child, it is important to “dose” the daily amount of information that he receives - every day, simply showing everything at once, you are unlikely to achieve success.
- Fundamentally new toys that the baby has yet to master - a variety of lacing and figures that are put on the laces. There is a very large selection of them in stores - from universal ones to themed ones designed for boys and girls.
- Seguin's boards. Very detailed in the material Seguin's Boards: methods and practical exercises at home.
- Sorters closer to 2 years old they become very interesting for children. Our Ks kids version of the house sorter is suitable for children from 1 year old.
- All kinds of constructors and mosaics are closer to 2 years.
- Mushrooms. Sorting, size, color, more or less, etc.
- Another wonderful educational toy for a child 1-2 years old is called "Magnetic stories"
(although the box says 3+, it is quite suitable for younger children). It is a set of several picture fields, a magnetic box into which they are inserted, and magnets themselves. Using all this, you can make up your own stories - of course, the baby won’t be able to do this on his own right away, but he can be helped. There are quite a few options for sets - there are thematic ones (for example, dedicated to the seasons), there are dedicated to some cartoons (for example, Masha and the Bear), there is a so-called starter set.
Toys for developing creativity
Music has a direct impact on the harmonious development of children. Classic melodies and sounds of nature can directly influence the formation of personality.
Today, every mother can purchase for her child a variety of toys that can reproduce certain sounds and melodies.
Bright musical instruments are very popular. This entertainment not only arouses keen interest in the baby, but is also very useful.
Types and purpose of purchase - will the toy be useful to the baby?
Products for children that can play a melody or a simple sound may vary. Toys can squeak, whistle, rattle, and make natural sounds. The range is extremely wide.
You can easily choose a musical play design for any age. If your child is still very young, he will listen to the simplest sounds.
Wooden educational complex for a child from 6 months
Musical products will help the baby quickly get acquainted with the surrounding nature, he will learn to distinguish tones and concentrate attention.
For example, this is an excellent simulator for developing children's logic. The child begins to understand that sound appears after he touches the product.
As your baby gets a little older, he will need more sophisticated musical toys. The fun makes the child very happy and allows him to play role-playing games, creating a plot. A toy musical instrument will help maximize creativity from an early age. Today, the range of products is so large that it is almost impossible to list all types.
Before purchasing a musical toy, soberly assess the real needs of your baby. Does he like to contemplate, is interested in unusual textured surfaces, or smiles when he hears certain sounds or melodies.
“Cheerful driver” for babies from 6 months
Rattles - fun for the little ones This type of musical products is intended for infants.
Already at the age of 2-3 months, the baby begins to notice and recognize sounds. It is at this stage that it is very important to use rattles. Moreover, the set of toys should be as diverse as possible.
Rattle with 12 bells
The thing is that each product makes its own sound - it rattles, rumbles, rings, whistles, etc. You can choose a loud or quiet toy. It would be nice if the rattles were of different colors and shapes. This helps your baby's development and he will be drawn to it to pick it up and examine it. This category of musical toys also includes musical hammers.
Today there are special baby mobiles with several rattles on sale. The structures are suspended above the baby's crib or stroller. A child can play with a rattle for quite a long time - up to 2-3 years.
Smoby – tools for kids
Educational music complex
Game center ExerSaucer SmartSteps ABC
The baby will simply crawl on its surface, thereby starting the musical device. You can purchase jumpers, swings, chairs, tables with special buttons for playing sounds. The category of educational products includes toys that can play full-fledged musical compositions, as well as sounds of wildlife (the sound of the sea, birdsong, etc.).
At 3-4 years old, the child already tries to dance. At this age, loving parents can purchase a special dance mat for him. The baby will step on a certain area of the surface to turn on one or another melody.
Rug with melodies
Talking toys - helpers in the development of speech and memory
Talking and intended for children aged 1.5-2 years. At this stage of its development, the baby already perfectly understands human speech and actively participates in story games.
A beautiful cartoon character, or a bear cub who can talk and express his emotions will delight the child. Today there is a huge range of such “talking” toys. Most dolls can only say simple words such as "Mom", "Dad", laugh, or cry.
More expensive models sing songs and tell tales. If the child is already old enough (3-5 years old), he will be able to learn such a rhyme to please his parents with his success.
Rabbit Chicco
Musical instruments
You can buy your child a toy musical instrument that will be an almost exact copy of the real product.
Children aged 2-3 years will definitely like the toy. This entertainment allows you to feel independent and try on the role of a real musician.
Small wind, string and keyboard instruments will help develop the child’s creative abilities and will gradually develop a serious interest in music. Most of all, kids like improvised drums, whistles, pianos and button accordions.
Stringed musical instruments for children can only be purchased if the child has already reached the age of 6-7 years. The thing is that in very young children their motor skills are not yet sufficiently developed.
The first musical instruments should be bright, melodic and safe
There are several parameters that you must pay attention to when choosing a musical toy for an infant.
Not only the quality of the product depends on this, but also the ease of use and the safety of the baby.
- Options:
- Availability of all necessary quality certificates. Buy toys only in large stores that have all the necessary documentation. In this case, you will be able to purchase a high-quality product that was manufactured taking into account all standards.
- Product quality. Inspect the toy carefully. Check its serviceability and absence of defects. The paint on the product should not peel off. You can even smell the toy. If you notice an unpleasant chemical smell, it is better to refuse such a purchase.
- It is very important that the toy is comfortable. The manufacturer must take into account the small size of the child’s hands and fingers. Check the product for sharp corners or loose small parts.
The sound of a musical toy should be pleasant to the ear. Choose products with the most natural and not too loud melody. Otherwise, such a product will only upset and scare the baby.
After giving your child a gift, explain and show him how it works. To do this, just shake the rattle or press the keys of the educational product. Be sure that the baby will definitely be interested in the new purchase, and in the near future he will play only with the musical toy.
Keenway synthesizer
Most popular models
Let's look at several models of the most popular musical toys for little ones. The Pop a Ladybird toy from the famous manufacturer Chicco is suitable for children from 6 months.
A funny ladybug can move around, buzz, and sing various melodies. To start the mechanism, the baby just needs to press the large button located on the back of the toy. Additional lighting effects will make the entertainment even more fun and interesting.
Pop a Ladybird by Chicco The Chicco Panda rattle will interest your child.
The product was specially developed to improve the baby's hearing skills and rapid teething. The toy makes a funny sound. It is made of high-quality and safe material.
Panda rattle from Chicco The product contains several hanging rattles in the shape of beautiful animals. Simply press a button and the mobile will begin to rotate smoothly. At the same time, a soothing melody plays. Moving figures and beautiful sounds will definitely interest your baby and help him relax and fall asleep. This toy is intended for the youngest children under 3 months of age.
Mobile Tiny Love “Island of Sweet Dreams”
Educational musical mat TAF TOYS 2 in 1. The product is made of soft, non-toxic material. The baby can happily crawl on the rug, which has special areas with a sound effect. Additionally, you can install special arches with rattles. Games on such a rug will contribute to the active development of children's motor skills, visual and auditory perception. The product is designed for children aged 3 to 6 months.
Play mat from TAF TOYS 2 in 1
Children's piano "Puppy" from Fisher Price. Let your baby feel like a real musician. This bright and colorful product will contribute to the development of logical thinking and sound perception of the child. When you press a key on a makeshift piano, a beautiful melody plays. The musical instrument is intended for children under 1 year of age.
Interactive piano “Puppy”
The musical Train “TU-TU” will become your child’s favorite toy. Bright colors, pleasant sounds, moving elements, all this contributes to the rapid and high-quality development of the baby. After pressing a special button, the train begins to move on its own and plays a cheerful melody. As a rule, this makes children completely delighted.
For the normal development of sound perception, motor skills, logical thinking and talents of a child, high-quality musical toys are necessary. They will not only diversify your baby’s leisure time, but will also prove to be very useful. Today there is a huge selection of educational musical toys, so every mother can easily find something for her child.
Children's musical instruments develop creativity and coordination of movements, introduce kids to the world of sounds and give them positive emotions.
The first instruments for the youngest musicians are rattles, squeakers, drums and maracas. They play loudly and loudly, and are easy to understand. The baby can spend hours putting his first noisy orchestra into motion.
Electronic toys
In addition to simple musical instruments, children under one year old can be offered electronic toys that play recorded melodies and produce different sounds. To make a toy piano or guitar sound, just press a button.
This category includes karaoke with a microphone - your child will love to sing songs to familiar melodies from their favorite cartoons. For older children the task becomes more difficult. They are asked to play the melody according to the notes, following the light indication on the screen. Or create your own hit on the synthesizer.
Winds, strings and keyboards...
If children usually prefer to play with electronic versions of instruments, then creators of senior preschool and primary school ages are drawn to real wind instruments, strings and keyboards. Children's guitars, pianos and saxophones look like adult instruments, and their operating principle is exactly the same.
First experiments with a guitar require familiarity with the strings. By pressing the black and white keys, the child produces sounds from the piano. To make a pipe or saxophone play, you need to take more air into your lungs and blow.
It is possible that the baby will be interested in his first creative experiments, and he will decide to take up music seriously in the future.
