11 Best Music Toys for Toddlers & Kids of 2024

If your little one enjoys being creative and playing with different sounds, the Kidistudio by VTech is a great option.

This toy studio was designed for children aged three to six. It lets your child record and play back their very own tunes. It features a small piano and a microphone with a voice changer.

There are over 40 prerecorded songs and sound effects to play around with. Your little one can choose between different genres, like jazz, techno, and rock ‘n’ roll. The light-up keyboard is a nice touch to keep the wow factor going.

I even enjoy playing around with this toy myself. However, it can get a bit loud. There’s a volume control slider, but I found it was a little too easy for my child to adjust without help.

This take-along musical tunes toy from Baby Einstein is perfect for babies and small toddlers. It’s small, making it excellent for little hands to hang on to.

This great little toy allows your child to take their music wherever they go. It was one of my little one’s favorite vehicle toys. And it’s easy for even young babies to press the big center button to activate the classical tunes.

It looks like a toy phone but has a large handle fitted with some rattles. When your little one is playing, they can choose between seven melodies.

There’s also a small “screen” with lights that flash as the melodies play.

What I love about this toy, other than the stimulating features, is the volume control. These toys tend to get loud, but this one has two sound levels, and it’s not easy for little hands to switch between sound levels.

However, be aware that the color on the rattles can wear off over time. We suggest you wipe it with a wet towel a few times before giving it to your child.

This musical cube from Munchkin hits the nail on the head. It’s durable and fun for small babies to play with, and our toddlers also ranked it high on their list of favorites.

The cube features four large buttons that teach your little one how sounds combine. The “instruments,” when played together, create Mozart masterpieces.

It plays sounds from various instruments, such as a French horn, piano, flute, and harp.

And as a bonus for us parents, there’s a volume switch for when it gets too loud.

The toy plays eight different songs, but we wish it included more. As this was such a favorite of our little ones, we heard those eight songs countless times! However, I would choose Mozart’s compositions over annoying electronic tunes any day.

If you’re looking for a stimulating guitar toy for your little one, we highly recommend this musical guitar from Baby Einstein.

This toy ukelele is lightweight yet durable, perfect for your future rock star. It features two different modes: freestyle and play. Your little one can also choose to listen to 30 different guitar sounds.

And as much as we love listening to those guitar sounds, we’re still thrilled that it has a volume setting to control the intensity.

Kids love drum toys for many reasons, but parents often despise them. However, this KidiBeats drum set from VTech passed the test because it helps children’s sensory development.

It features three drum pads and a cymbal, all with their own sound. Your toddler can learn letters and numbers or play freestyle. It has nine preset melodies in different genres, such as pop, rock, and dance.

The drum pads also have built-in flashing LED lights. My little ones love drums, and these were an instant favorite.

It took some time to get used to the start button that you have to press every time, but once they had that figured out, this set was a hit.

This music activity board from Baby Einstein is another excellent example of a fun, educational toy for children.

Although we looked at many baby and toddler piano toys, this one stood out above the rest. It is much more than a piano and has lots of great features that young children love. Our older kids even found that they loved trying out songs on this little table.

The piano features different sounds, such as drums and a French horn. The toy encourages your little one to compose their own music. It also helps them develop their standing and walking skills as they make their way around it to discover more fun buttons and sounds.

The piano keys feature numbers and letters. And as a bonus, you can choose between three languages — English, Spanish, and French.

You can also remove the legs and place it on your toddler’s lap or the floor if they’re not ready for stand-up play.

If you decide to use it as a table, ensure it’s secured. Place it on a mat or carpet to prevent slipping.

This musical activity cube from Woby will undoubtedly keep your little one busy for hours. It features a vast range of activities for learning and developing.

It has a magic mirror where cute animations will appear, and a built-in microphone lets your child sing to the tunes.

You will also find a detachable phone and a steering wheel with motor functions. As your little one plays, it makes driving sounds.

This toy will stimulate many of your child’s senses while they enjoy the music.

But before you hand it over, give all the features a gentle tug. We’ve heard reports of pieces coming apart, although we haven’t experienced this ourselves. Test all parts regularly to ensure they remain as they should.

This is a bit different from the rest. But my little one just wouldn’t let me pass by this Otamatone musical toy instrument from Cube. She absolutely loves this unicorn edition, so we had to include it.

This is a toy version of a Japanese Otamatone instrument. It creates a fun and silly way of creating some catchy tunes.

Your little one can play by sliding their fingers along the stem. The higher you slide your fingers, the higher the tone.

Although this is fun for toddlers, we don’t recommend it for children younger than two years as it is somewhat fragile. It might take a toddler some time to get used to it, but it leaves room for creativity. Older kids especially love making music with this cute toy!

This PopTunes guitar from Little Tikes is perfect for toddler boys who want to rock.

It has all the potential to keep them entertained for hours. The guitar features plenty of flashy LED lights, three strings, and five musical buttons. This new updated version comes in a translucent gray color.

Your little rock star can choose between preset tunes or going freestyle.

This drum set from WolVol is excellent for growing toddlers. It has all the fun elements, including a microphone, bass drum, hi-hats, and even a pedal and sticks.

It features many prerecorded melodies, songs, and drum beats for your little one to play along with and lots of fun lights.

The best feature is its durability. Your munchkin has to be super strong to break this toy!

The drum set is 24 inches tall and includes an 8-inch stool. Just watch out for the stool as it can be a bit unsteady. We recommend placing it against a wall for extra support.

I don’t know about you, but I haven’t come across a child who doesn’t love a piano mat. This mat from Click N’ Play is fantastic and fun to look at while also providing some excellent tunes.

The mat features 24 black and white, heavy-duty keyboard keys that can play various instrumental sounds. Your child can choose between eight instrument sounds, such as guitar, saxophone, violin, banjo, and more.

The long, wide mat allows for plenty of room to get wild or play duets with friends.

The volume is adjustable, but if your little one steps in the wrong place, it increases and can get quite loud.