Wooden Instruments
Music for the little ones means fun and encouragement at the same time. If you want to learn more about our music toys, you can read on here.
Rattles
Rain Stick Rattle Toy
100003446€12.99
The rain maker combines a clearly visible mechanism with a gentle sound effect in an easy-to-handle rattle toy for children from 1 year. Inside the transparent tube, metal beads travel from one end to the other when tilted – creating the characteristic rain sound while making the movement visible at the same time. At 32 x 5 cm, the stick can be held comfortably with both hands, passed from hand to hand and turned steadily. Beech wood, plywood and metal bring different surfaces and sounds together, so every movement feels noticeably different and produces an immediate response. The single-piece format keeps handling straightforward – no additional parts. During calm play moments, the shifting flow of beads can hold a child's attention, while the sound rises and falls with each turn. Whether on the floor, on a play mat or sitting together – the rain stick supports early sensory exploration through movement, sound and repeated observation.
Wooden Instruments
Music Flute
100003481€10.99
The Music Wooden Recorder made from juniper wood makes first musical practice possible in a handy 32 cm format with 7 finger holes and a colourful lacquer finish. The arrangement of the holes provides a clear structure for finger placement, while the recorder format supports early coordination between breath, hand movement and listening. A songbook with 3 songs is included and offers a concrete starting point for repeating short melodies rather than simply experimenting with individual notes. The 2-piece set consists of the wooden recorder and the songbook, with the focus on producing notes, following simple note sequences and experiencing how changes in finger position affect the sound. Juniper wood gives the instrument its natural character, and the straight shape is easy to hold during short practice sessions at home, in nursery or during quiet play. Whether playing a first melody from the songbook or freely exploring individual notes, the recorder accompanies musical practice in manageable steps. It suits moments when rhythm, listening and finger placement can be practised again and again through direct hands-on exploration.
Wooden Instruments
Music Tambourine
100003483€10.99
The Music Tambourine brings first rhythm experiences in a compact format of 14.5 x 14.5 x 4.5 cm. The plywood frame and straightforward shape make the instrument easy to handle. As a single musical instrument it keeps the activity clear: shaking, tapping and repeating simple rhythm patterns are at the centre of play. The round shape makes it easier to shift grip, so small hands can hold, move and re-grasp the tambourine comfortably during short music sessions. Whether during free play, alongside songs or in clapping games, the tambourine encourages repeated hand movements that are directly linked to an acoustic result. This immediate connection between action and sound can support coordination, concentration and a first sense of tempo. The compact dimensions also make it straightforward to include the instrument in a variety of play situations, from floor play to table activities. The tambourine is suited to early musical exploration from 1 year. It fits quiet rhythm practice, shared music moments and first experiments with timing, movement and sound.
Musicals Sets
Music Set with Grasping Toy
100003486€10.99
This music set brings together a rattle with bells and a sound stick in a compact 2-piece format for first musical play experiences. The rattle can be held, shaken and turned, while the integrated bells produce an audible sound that connects movement directly with tone. The sound stick offers a second way to explore rhythm and handling, providing a clear contrast between 2 different shapes and sound actions. Beech, cherry wood and plywood combine several wooden components, each with its own look and feel. This mix of materials adds tactile variety when grasping and passing pieces from one hand to the other. With 2 independent parts, play can shift between shaking, listening, holding and simple rhythmic movements without needing any additional accessories. Whether quiet floor play or short shared music moments, the set fits naturally into everyday play. The age recommendation from 12 months focuses on early sensory experiences where sound, shape and movement come together in a simple wooden format.
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Music Xylophone
100003496€14.99
The Music Xylophone brings together an 8-note layout, a wooden frame and metal tone bars in a compact instrument for first music experiences. The 28 x 13 cm format keeps the notes close together so the mallet can glide quickly from bar to bar, allowing first sound patterns to take shape. The body and frame are made from plywood and birch, while the 8 metal bars provide the sound. The 3-piece set includes the xylophone, 1 mallet and a songbook with 4 songs. The printed melodies offer a clear next step after free exploration and help connect specific bar positions with familiar note sequences. Whether on the floor, a table or a play shelf, the xylophone suits short music sessions with individual notes, repeated rhythms and first attempts at playing through the 4 songs. Its compact size means it can be brought out whenever a straightforward instrument with a visible note arrangement is called for.
Musicals Sets
Music Set with Maracas
100003484€14.99
This music set brings together 3 first instruments in a wooden collection: a rattle, maracas and a castanet. Each piece produces sound through a different hand movement, so children from 12 months can shake, click and listen while discovering cause and effect through motion. The varied shapes also give little hands different ways to grip, turn and reposition each instrument. Oak, plywood, MDF and birch give the individual pieces in the set different surfaces and forms. The maracas respond to repeated shaking, the castanet produces a clicking sound through hand pressure and movement, and the rattle adds another acoustic pattern to compare. Switching between the actions keeps play engaging and supports concentration, coordination and a first sense of rhythm. With 3 pieces in the set, the instruments can be alternated in short play sessions without repeating the same movement continuously. The compact, hand-sized formats fit into everyday musical moments at home – whether one instrument is explored on its own or all 3 are laid side by side to compare sounds and movements. The set also works well for simple call-and-response play, passing an instrument back and forth and repeating short rhythmic actions.
Rattles
Music Sound Balls
100003497€17.99
Music Sound Balls bring together movement, sound and natural wood in a 5-piece set for children from age 1. Each ball has its own sound and its own function – rolling, shaking or picking up produces a different acoustic response, turning simple hand movements into a direct sensory experience. Beech and cherry wood give the set its natural character, while the round shape supports grasping, holding and passing from hand to hand. As the balls roll across the floor or are moved in the hands, the changing sounds encourage careful listening and help connect action with reaction. This makes the set a strong addition to early sensory play centred on touch, movement and hearing. The 5 different sound effects bring variety to everyday moments – whether the balls are explored one by one, rolled back and forth or compared by their sound. Their compact form suits short play moments at home and offers a hands-on way to discover rhythm, movement and first differences in sound.
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Music Set Drum and Xylo
100003490€21.99
The Music Set Drum and Xylophone brings together 3 different sound elements in one compact wooden set: a drum, a xylophone and a rattle area. The xylophone features 3 colourful metal bars that respond to every strike of the wooden mallet, while the ridged rattle surface produces a scratching sound with a different hand movement. Thanks to the side grip opening on the round drum and the handy shape of the xylophone, both instruments sit comfortably in small hands during first music sessions. Plywood and birch form the wooden base of the set, and the 3-piece format keeps handling straightforward for first sound explorations from 12 months. Every action produces a direct acoustic response – whether tapping the drum, striking the bars or scraping the rattle – connecting movement with sound. The different playing surfaces also vary the tactile feel and encourage repeated grasping, holding and purposeful hand movements. The colourful bars make the striking surfaces easy to spot during play. On the floor, at a small table or during shared music-making, the set suits short rhythm games and free sound experiments. Drum, xylophone and rattle can be used one after another or combined in simple sequences, keeping early music play varied and active.
Wooden Skill Games
Montessori Sound-Memo Pair
100006031€15.99
The Montessori Sound Memo combines pair-matching and listening play in an 8-piece set made from FSC® 100%-certified birchwood. Four different sounds are built into the pieces – each round involves shaking the pieces, comparing the sounds and finding the matching pairs by ear, while small hands grip solid wooden shapes. The play principle is clear and tangible: 2 pieces belong together when they produce the same sound. This simple sequence encourages concentration, because every comparison relies on attentive listening rather than visible clues. The 8-piece format stays easy to manage on a table, shelf or play mat, and the birchwood gives each round a smooth, pleasant feel. Picking up, moving and bringing the pieces together also supports fine motor skills through repeated grasping and deliberate placing. The set suits quiet play sessions at home, early learning spaces and short shared rounds where sound recognition takes centre stage. It can be brought out for focused matching play or used as a straightforward listening activity with 4 different sound pairs. Learn more about FSC® | www.fsc.org | FSC-C005308
Musicals Sets
Music Set Rattle and Castanet
100003491€14.99
This music set brings together a small rain maker and a castanet in a compact 2-piece format for first sound experiences from 12 months. Beech and linden plywood give both pieces a pleasant wooden character that invites repeated gripping, turning and tapping during calm play moments on the floor or at a table. The rain maker has a transparent chamber so the beads stay visibly in motion as it is tilted and turned. The direct connection between hand movement, sound and visible flow creates a sensory appeal that encourages attention and supports an understanding of cause and effect. The castanet brings a different quality of movement into play: pressing and tapping demand more finger control than a simple shaker. Together the 2 instruments provide variety in pace, grip and movement without overloading the set. The small format suits short music moments at home, in a play corner or alongside other learning toys. One piece can be shaken while the other is tapped – creating simple rhythm games, quiet sound explorations and repeated practice of coordinated hand movements.
Musicals Sets
Peppa Pig Wooden Ukulele 43cm
109265760€32.99
Peppa Pig Wooden Ukulele 43 cm brings first music play into a compact wooden instrument with 4 tensionable guitar strings and a tunable setup. Birch plywood and pinewood form the body and neck, while the Peppa Pig artwork gives the instrument a bright character look that stands out in playrooms and living spaces. The 43 cm length keeps the format manageable for small hands, and the fretted neck, round sound hole and tuning pegs introduce the basic layout of a string instrument through direct handling. Children place one hand on the neck, touch or strum the strings with the other, and hear how string contact changes the sound. Adjusting the tuning pegs adds another clear mechanical step, linking movement at the headstock to pitch changes in the strings. This combination of gripping, strumming and tuning supports coordination, listening and repeated practice with simple rhythms. Whether used for solo play on the floor, pretend concerts at home or early musical role play with familiar songs, the wooden ukulele creates a clear starting point for playful sound exploration. The single-piece instrument is ready for music-focused play from 3Y+ onward.
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Color Xylophone Hammering Bench
100002233soon available again
The Color Xylophone Pounding Bench combines a pounding bench and a small instrument in one wooden play set. With 3 balls, a mallet and 8 xylophone tones, each strike sets a clear sequence in motion: a ball drops through the opening, rolls across the bars and comes out again with a sound. The 6-piece set brings together movement, colour and sound in a hands-on play experience from age 2. The pounding bench measures 12.5 x 25 x 14 cm and is made from birch wood with plywood parts – a compact format that is easy to set up on the floor or a low table. The detachable xylophone can be lifted out and played on its own, opening up a second way to play beyond the pounding bench. The differently coloured tone bars help connect visual cues with the sequence of sounds, while striking with the mallet trains hand-eye coordination through focused, repeated movements. The 3 top openings keep the sequence clear and visible, so every action produces an immediate result. During free play, children can take turns dropping in balls, listening to the tones and striking the bars directly. The compact frame suits short play sessions in a child's room, a play corner or the living room – the xylophone and pounding bench can be used together or separately.
Wooden Instruments
Music Guitar
100003480soon available again
This wooden music guitar brings the classic 6-string layout into a child-friendly 54 cm format, creating a clear starting point for first musical experiments from age 3. All 6 guitar strings can be tensioned, and the tuneable design lets children discover in a hands-on way how string tension affects sound during repeated plucking and strumming. Made from linden plywood, the guitar combines a wooden construction with a shape that is easy to hold while playing seated or standing. As a one-piece instrument it is ready to play straight away — no extra parts to distract. Attention stays on hand position, listening and simple rhythm patterns. The familiar guitar shape also supports early recognition of how strings are stretched across a body. Whether during solo play, first rhythm sessions or playful imitation of music moments, the wooden guitar encourages repeated exploration and sound discovery. It fits into music corners, role-play setups and shared singing sessions where simple strums and plucked notes become part of the play.
Musicals Sets
Peppa Pig Wooden Flute 20cm
109265762soon available again
Peppa Pig Wooden Flute 20 cm brings first music play into a simple wooden format with a familiar character design, pastel colour bands and a child-sized shape. The schima wood body measures 20 cm and uses a top mouthpiece with several finger holes, so notes change through blowing and covering the openings with the fingers. The straight recorder form makes the handling easy to understand at a glance, and the printed Peppa Pig graphic adds a recognisable visual detail on the upper section. During play, children 3Y+ hold the flute with both hands, place fingers over the holes and test how different positions affect the sound. This repeated sequence supports hand coordination, concentration and controlled movement through a clear cause-and-effect action. The wooden finish also gives the instrument a tactile surface that suits repeated gripping and repositioning. The flute fits naturally into music corners, role play sessions and quiet indoor play where simple sounds, short rhythms and first note experiments take centre stage. It also works well alongside singing games or group play, where the 20 cm format remains easy to carry, hold and bring back into use again and again.
Colorful musical toys from Eichhorn - playfully explore the world of tones and sounds
Children often love music in the womb, it helps to relax and later in development. Therefore, many parents choose to offer early musical education, which can be done not only in music classes, but also at home with musical instruments for children.
The following guide will tell you what to look for when buying musical toys for babies and older children.
What are the benefits of playing with musical toys?
Whether music toys for babies, toddlers or schoolchildren - music inspires children at every age. Playing with music toys relaxes them and helps them express their feelings. It also creates a great sense of community when children make music together with their parents or other children.
Music as relaxation for the children
A music box to fall asleep to or soothing sounds providing comfort - the right music can be very relaxing for babies and children in certain situations. They often fall asleep much faster when they go to bed in the evening after an exciting day with their favorite music.
Expressing feelings with music
With their first instruments, children also learn to express their feelings - whether positive or negative - in a playful way. Joy and fun, but also anger and annoyance can be expressed without words through the use of musical toys. Even babies find making "noise" with toy instruments great and take real pleasure in it.
Creating community through music
Making music and singing together with siblings and parents or in a group of children - that connects generations. The sense of community that develops here is unique and often shapes children for a lifetime.
Promoting the development of children with music
Musical instruments also promote the development of the child, including creativity, accurate hearing and the ability to concentrate and learn. The interest in sounds and music is awakened at a young age and continues to develop. Music can even promote the interconnection of both hemispheres of the brain and thus later learning at school. The acquisition of language is often promoted by the accompanying singing at the same time.
Which musical toy is suitable from what age?
Sound toys are already suitable for babies who can grasp safely. The baby rattle produces the first sounds, continuing from about one year with simple instruments such as the Eichhorn Rainmaker or Eichhorn Music Set Griffin.
For older children, the Eichhorn Music Sound Table, the Eichhorn Music Wooden Guitar, the Eichhorn Music Tambourine, a xylophone and many other musical toys are ideal for getting started and gaining their first musical experience.
Tip: If a child develops an increasing interest in a particular sound toy and plays it regularly and with perseverance, this may be the right time to switch to a real children's instrument.
What criteria should you look for when buying musical toys?
When buying toys for making music, it is not only the age recommendation from the manufacturer that matters. The individual developmental stage and factors such as safety, sustainability and product quality also play a role.
Age recommendation
Sound toys are usually divided into three categories: music toys for babies, music toys from one year and music toys from three years. For baby music toys and products from one year, it is important that they do not contain small parts, as children at this age still explore many things with their mouths and could easily swallow small parts. From about three years, a musical toy may already be a little more professional.
Product quality
Handling toys for making music is often wild and not for sensitive materials. Therefore, high product quality is important for sound toys of all kinds. It should be robust and durable, and it should not mind being dropped or subjected to rough impacts.
Security
For a toy to be safe for making music, it must not have sharp corners and edges, nor be contaminated with harmful substances. Varnishes and paints that are harmful to children therefore have no place on sound toys.
Sustainability
The sustainability factor is very important to many parents and also to Eichhorn. The environmentally friendly toys are produced with beech wood from sustainable forestry and often cover only short transport distances after manufacture to the customer, as Eichhorn produces in Germany.
The Eichhorn range of musical toys
Whether it's a children's guitar, flute, tambourine, harmonica, rattle, rainmaker or other musical toys, discover Eichhorn's versatile range. In addition to xylophones, you'll find children's rattles and entire sets for young musicians, for example.
Children's xylophones
Xylophones work very simply and are suitable even for the youngest. With the music toy xylophone even first melodies are possible. How about, for example, a beautiful wooden xylophone from Eichhorn?
Kids rattles
You can discover rattles of all kinds in this category from Eichhorn. There are rattles for babies and older children, such as the Eichhorn Rainmaker.
Music sets
Give your child a treat with an Eichhorn music set, which is available in different versions. For example, the set with colorful maracas or the wooden ball sound set for babies to carry out their first sound experiments.
Conclusion: music toys from Eichhorn - the right instrument for every child
Music is fun, relaxing and developmental for young and old alike. Whether children's guitar, xylophone or rattle - inspire your child early for the world of music.
With the high-quality musical toys from Eichhorn, children are stimulated through all the senses, the focus is on coordination and concentration as well as endurance.
Eichhorn toy instruments are available for all ages with high product quality and a wide selection. You can find the complete Eichhorn range on the homepage. In addition, you can discover many other categories from here, such as role play toys, crafts & painting, farm & play worlds, children's and baby toys and more.