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Favorite Child-friendly Instruments

  • Basic Beat Jumbo Egg Shaker
    Egg shakers are a favorite in my classes, for all ages!! I recommend you get the biggest size available. Babies will try to fit a whole egg shaker inside their mouths. So if these are too small it can actually be dangerous. I also recommend to buy a good brand, like Basic Beat, since some brands have had to recall theirs because the eggs have split in the middle and let all the really tiny beads out.
  • Baby Band Instrument Package
    A set of shakers that produce different sounds. Babies and toddlers love to shake these to the sound of music!
  • Smallest size Plastic Rainmaker
    This rainmaker is better for a baby. The medium and bigger sizes are not too fat for a baby to grasp but they can be too long and too heavy.
  • Twirly Whirly Rainmaker
    Rainmakers are great fun for children. They love turning them around and observing the beads pass from one side to the other making a pleasant and relaxing sound. Plastic rainmakers are sturdier and safer for young children.
  • Remo Kids Drum
    Remo has made a great selection of different sizes and styles of drums. Made with sturdy materials that last long, are capable of producing a more musical sound than most drums made for children.

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July 20, 2008

Looking for a Musical Gift for your Child?

Due to many questions from parents about what instruments would I recommend to buy for their children. I have started a list of favorite age-appropriate musical instruments.
Most of these are instruments that I have had a chance to test either through the use they get my classes or at home by my son.
I have placed a link to the store I have bought them from and a brief explanation of why I like each of them.
Please feel free to email me or post any questions or comments on the blog about this list. I am always happy to assist you with how to foster music making at home with your little ones.
Look for the list at the bottom of the left column under "Favorite Child-friendly Instruments." Click on the instrument's name!
Happy Summer Session!

Paulina

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