5 Awesome Holiday Musical Gift Ideas for Pre-Schoolers & Toddlers

Do you have a preschooler on your gift list that is difficult to buy for?

Of course, a challenging puzzle, book or game can offer a preschooler a fantastic gift, it may not be exactly what they are looking for.

Let’s look at one of the most popular holiday gifts types for preschoolers.

Musical Toys

 

Musical toys are often misrepresented for babies and toddlers.

When we say musical toys here, we are not talking about any old toy that lights up and blares out a number of pre-recorded tunes. We are talking about basic musical toys that can teach children about musicality.

Percussion toys are a great starting point, as are simple wind instruments like a toy harmonica.

Children can learn cause and effect, and it has been shown that children who play with musical toys at a young age are more likely to take up playing an instrument in later life.

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Here are a few examples of toys that should fit the bill:

•  Bontempi Toy Saxophone

This is a great looking toy that comes in an elegant silver color.

It has 8 keys that can play a scale as well as three songs! 

"Jingle Bells, Oh Susanna & Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

Suitable for children aged 3 and up

>>>>>Read the full review here>>>>>

 

 

 

•  VTech KidiBeats Drum Set

This fabulous set comes in 2 eye catching colorways

Blue & orange {pictured} & Pink & purple  

Has 3 drum pads and a high hat cymbal!

Suitable for 2 - 5 year olds

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• Hohner 5 Piece Toddler Music Band

Easy for tiny hands to hold

5 piece set complete with 3 rattles
Fun colors

Suitable for ages 12months and up

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•  Melissa & Doug Band in a Box

10 items in the box

6 musical instruments in total

Easy way to store items

Suitable for ages 4 and up

>>>>>Read the full review here<<<<<

• VTech Record and learn KidiStudio

Awesome keyboard with 40 songs and melodies

Ability to record your own songs!

Tons of sound options including saxophone, violin & trombone
Suitable for ages 3 - 6 years

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All of the above items (as of writing) are on the AMAZON 

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