A soft melody can work wonders. With a musical toy you give your baby a familiar sound, for example as a fixed part of the bedtime routine or to settle...
A soft melody can work wonders. With a musical toy you give your baby a familiar sound, for example as a fixed part of the bedtime routine or to settle down in the pram. At Tiny Giggles you will find music boxes and musical hangers by Babyono, Skip Hop and Jollein. They are soft, cheerful to look at and most are suitable from birth.
A musical toy for babies is usually a soft figure with a small music box inside. Pull a cord, leaf or star and a calm melody starts to play. You hang it up with a ring or loop, for example on the pram, the playpen or the car seat. A musical hanger works the same way. Some versions play their melody on batteries. Because your baby hears the same tune again and again, it becomes a recognisable signal: now it's time to calm down.
All Babyono music boxes are suitable from birth and made of 100% polyester. You hang My Sunshine and Happy Moon up with a ring.
The Skip Hop Celestial Dreams Moonglow musical hanger plays the well-known ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’. It runs on three LR44 batteries, which are included, and is suitable from birth. From the same line comes the Jitter Owl stroller toy: a sweet owl with flapping wings, a vibration function, rattles, a grab star and soft minky details. You attach it to the pram with the hanging loop and toy ring.
The Jollein Spring Garden Bloom musical hanger is made of soft bouclé, in warm shades such as Nougat, Biscuit, Honey Gold and Chestnut. A beautiful, natural musical hanger that suits a calm nursery.
Babies love routine. A short bedtime routine helps your little one relax: a clean nappy, pyjamas on, a cuddle, a tune from the music box and then to bed. Play the melody at the same moment every evening. After a while your baby recognises it as the sign that it's time to sleep. A soft comforter can also become a familiar part of the routine.
Babies respond to sound and rhythm from a very young age. A calm song can comfort, and many babies go quiet as soon as they hear a familiar melody. You can also use the music as the start of a moment together: hum along, rock gently or talk about what you see. That way your little one hears not only music but also your voice, which is still the nicest sound of all. As your child gets older, they start pulling the cord themselves and discover that something happens. A lovely first lesson in cause and effect.
A musical toy is a toy, so use it safely. A baby sleeps safest on their back, in a cot without cuddly toys, pillows or loose items. So hang a music box on the outside of the playpen or cot, out of your baby's reach, or remove it as soon as your little one is asleep. Make sure cords, loops and rings can never reach your baby's face or neck. Check the toy regularly for loose seams or parts, and always keep battery compartments securely closed.
Spot-clean the Skip Hop musical hanger and the Jitter Owl with a damp cloth; do not submerge them. A music box with a mechanism inside is best not submerged either. Always check the product label for the right way to clean it.
A musical toy goes nicely with a musical mobile above the changing table, a play mat with baby gym toys or a soft activity book. For on the go there are other stroller toys, and a teether helps when teeth come through. You will find more ideas under cuddly toys, toys and play.
A music box is a classic baby gift. It is often kept and becomes part of the memories of the baby years. Many parents still love hearing the tune later, as a reminder of those first months. The Babyono sun, moon and owl are cheerful, the Jollein musical hanger is stylish and calm. Combine it with a cuddly toy or bodysuit, or take a look at our gifts up to 25 euros. We are happy to wrap your present for you.
The Babyono and Skip Hop musical toys are suitable from birth.
Don't leave toys in the cot while your baby sleeps. Hang the music box on the outside of the cot or playpen, out of reach, or remove it once your little one is asleep.
You start the Babyono music boxes by pulling a leaf, star or teether. The Skip Hop Moonglow runs on three LR44 batteries, which are included.
Discover all musical toys at Tiny Giggles below and find a melody for your little one. Do you have a question? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to help.
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