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 Stick combines a clear visual mechanism with a gentle sound effect in one easy-to-handle rattle toy for 1Y+. Inside the transparent tube, metal balls move from one end to the other when the stick is tilted, creating the rain-like sound while making the motion visible at the same time. With a size of 32 x 5 cm, the stick gives enough length for two-handed holding, passing from hand to hand and steady turning during play. Beechwood, plywood and metal bring together different surfaces and sounds, so each movement feels distinct in the hand and produces an immediate response. The single-piece format keeps the handling straightforward, with no extra parts to manage. During quiet play, the changing flow of the balls can hold attention as the sound rises and falls with each turn. On the floor, on a play mat or while sitting together, the Rain Stick supports early sensory exploration through movement, sound and repeated observation.
Wooden Instruments
Music Tambourine
100003483€10.99
The Music Tambourine brings first rhythm play into a compact 14.5 x 14.5 x 4.5 cm format with a plywood frame and a clear, easy-to-handle shape. As a single musical instrument, it keeps the activity focused on direct sound-making through shaking, tapping and repeating simple beat patterns. The round form supports changing grip positions, so small hands can hold, move and reposition the tambourine during short music sessions. Used in free play or alongside songs and clapping games, the tambourine encourages repeated hand movements linked to an immediate acoustic response. That direct connection between action and sound can support coordination, concentration and an early feel for tempo. The compact dimensions also make it easy to bring into different play settings, from floor play to table activities. The included tambourine suits early musical exploration from 1Y+. It works well for quiet rhythm practice, shared music moments and first experiments with timing, movement and sound.
Wooden Instruments
Music Flute
100003481€10.99
The Music Wooden-Flute in juniperwood brings first musical practice into a simple 32 cm format with 7 finger holes and a colorful finish. The hole layout gives a clear structure for placing fingers, while the flute format supports early coordination between breath, hand movement and listening. A songbook with 3 songs is included, giving a concrete starting point for repeating short melodies instead of beginning with random notes alone. The 2-piece set is built around the wooden flute and music material, keeping the focus on producing tones, following simple sequences and recognizing how finger changes alter the sound. Juniperwood gives the instrument its wooden character, and the straight shape is easy to hold during short practice sessions at home, in preschool music time or during quiet play. Whether a first tune is played from the songbook or individual notes are explored freely, the flute supports repeated musical practice in manageable steps. It suits moments where rhythm, listening and finger placement can be tried again and again through direct hands-on use.
Musicals Sets
Music Set with Grasping Toy
100003486€10.99
This music set combines a grasping toy with bells and a sound stick in a compact 2-piece format for early hands-on sound play. The grasping toy can be held, shaken and turned, while the integrated bells create an audible response that links movement directly to sound. The sound stick adds a second way to explore rhythm and handling, giving the set a clear contrast between 2 different forms and sound actions. Beech, cherry wood and plywood bring together several wooden components with their own look and feel. That material mix adds tactile variety during grasping and passing from one hand to the other. With 2 separate pieces in the set, play can shift between shaking, listening, holding and simple rhythmic motion without needing extra accessories. From quiet floor play to short shared music moments, the set fits naturally into everyday play routines. The 12M+ age marking places the focus on early sensory exploration, with sound, shape and movement working together in a simple wooden format.
Musicals Sets
Music Set with Maracas
100003484€14.99
This music set brings 3 first instruments together in one wooden collection: a rattle, maracas and castanet. Each piece creates sound through a different hand movement, so children from 12 months can shake, click and listen while exploring cause and effect through motion. The varied formats also give small hands several ways to grip, turn and reposition the instruments during play. Oakwood, plywood, MDF and birch shape the set's different parts and support a tactile mix of surfaces and forms. The maracas respond to repeated shaking, the castanet creates a clicking sound through hand pressure and movement, and the rattle adds another acoustic pattern to compare. This change between actions keeps play active while supporting concentration, coordination and early rhythm awareness. With 3 pieces in the set, the instruments can also be alternated across short play sessions without repeating the same motion every time. The compact handheld size fits everyday music moments at home, whether one instrument is explored on its own or all 3 are placed side by side for comparing sounds and movements. The set also works well for simple call-and-response play, passing an instrument from hand to hand and repeating short rhythmic actions.
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Music Xylophone
100003496€14.99
The Music Xylophone combines an 8-tone layout, a wooden frame and metal sound bars in a compact instrument for early music play. At 28 x 13 cm, the format keeps each note close together, so the mallet can move quickly from bar to bar while simple tone patterns begin to take shape. The body uses plywood and birch, while the 8 metal bars provide the sound-producing element. A 3-piece set includes the xylophone, 1 mallet and a songbook with 4 songs. The printed tunes add a clear next step after free striking, helping children connect repeated note positions with familiar melodic sequences instead of only exploring sound at random. Placed on the floor, a table or a play shelf, the xylophone supports short music sessions with single notes, repeated rhythms and first attempts at playing through the 4 songs. The compact size also makes it easy to bring out for everyday play when a simple instrument with visible note order suits the moment.
Rattles
Music Sound Balls
100003497€17.99
Music Sound Balls bring movement, sound and natural wood together in a 5-piece set for 1Y+. Each ball has its own sound and function, so rolling, shaking or picking it up creates a different acoustic response and turns simple hand movements into direct sensory feedback. Beechwood and cherrywood give the set its wooden character, while the rounded ball shape supports grasping, holding and passing from hand to hand. As the balls move across the floor or in the hands, changing sounds encourage close listening and help connect action with reaction. This makes the set a strong fit for early sensory play built around touch, motion and hearing. The 5 different sound effects keep play varied during everyday use, whether the balls are explored one by one, rolled back and forth or compared by sound. Their compact form suits short activity moments at home and adds a hands-on way to explore rhythm, movement and first sound differences.
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Color Xylophone Hammering Bench
100002233€28.99
The Color Xylophone Hammering Bench combines a tapping bench and a small instrument in one wooden play setup. With 3 balls, a mallet and 8 xylophone notes, each tap sets a clear sequence in motion: a ball drops through the opening, rolls across the bars and comes out again with sound. The 6-piece design turns movement, colour and tone into a hands-on activity for ages 2Y+. The bench measures 12.5 x 25 x 14 cm and uses birchwood with plywood parts for a compact format that is easy to place on the floor or on a low table. The removable xylophone can be lifted out and played on its own, adding a second mode beyond the ball run. Different coloured note bars help connect visual cues with sound order, while the mallet action supports hand-eye coordination through repeated, targeted strikes. The 3 top openings keep the sequence simple and visible, so each action has an immediate result. During free play, children can alternate between dropping the balls, listening to the notes and striking the bars directly. The compact frame suits short play sessions in a bedroom, play corner or living room, with the xylophone and bench used together or separately. Learn more about FSC® | www.fsc.org | FSC-C005308
Wooden Skill Games
Montessori Sound-Memo Pair
100006031€15.99
The Montessori Sound-Memo brings pair search and listening play together in an 8-piece set made from FSC® 100%-certified birchwood. 4 different sounds are built into the pieces, so each round centers on shaking, comparing and matching by ear while small hands handle solid wooden forms. The game mechanic stays clear and concrete: 2 pieces belong together when they produce the same sound. That simple sequence supports concentration because each comparison depends on careful listening rather than visible cues. The 8-piece format keeps the activity manageable on a table, shelf or play mat, and the birchwood construction adds a smooth, tactile element to every round. As the pieces are picked up, moved and paired, the set also supports fine motor control through repeated grasping and placement. It suits quiet play sessions at home, early learning corners and short shared rounds where sound recognition takes the lead. The compact set can be brought out for focused matching play or used as a simple listening exercise with 4 distinct sound pairs. Learn more about FSC® | www.fsc.org | FSC-C005308
Kids & Baby Xylophone
Music Set Drum and Xylo
100003490€21.99
Music Set Drum and Xylo brings 3 different sound elements together in one compact wooden set: a drum, a xylophone and a ratchet section. The xylophone uses 3 coloured metal bars that respond to each strike of the wooden mallet, while the ridged ratchet area adds a scraping sound through a different hand motion. With the side grip opening on the round drum and the carry-friendly shape of the xylophone, the instruments sit comfortably in small hands during first music sessions. Plywood and birch give the set its wooden base, and the 3-piece format keeps the handling clear for early sound exploration from 12M+. Each action creates a direct acoustic response, whether tapping the drum surface, striking the bars or scraping the ratchet, which helps connect movement with sound. The different playing surfaces also vary the tactile experience, encouraging repeated grasping, holding and controlled hand movements. Bright colours on the bars make the striking areas easy to recognise during play. On the floor, at a small table or during shared music time, the set supports short rhythm games and free sound experiments. The drum, xylophone and ratchet can be used one after another or combined into simple sequences that keep early musical play active and varied.
Musicals Sets
Music Set Rattle and Castanet
100003491€14.99
This music set brings together a small rainmaker and a castanet in a compact 2-piece format for early sound play from 24 months+. Beech and lime plywood components give each piece a wooden character that suits repeated grasping, turning and tapping during calm play sessions on the floor or at a table. The rainmaker uses a clear chamber so the moving beads stay visible while the sound changes with each tilt and rotation. That link between hand movement, sound and visible motion adds a direct sensory cue that supports attention and cause-and-effect discovery. The castanet introduces a different action, with pressing and tapping movements that call for more controlled finger use than a shaker alone. Together, the 2 instruments create variety in tempo, grip and motion without overloading the set. The small format works well for short music moments at home, in a play corner or alongside other early learning toys. One piece can be shaken while the other is tapped, allowing simple rhythm games, quiet sound exploration and repeated practice with coordinated hand movements.
Wooden Instruments
Music Guitar
100003480soon available again
This Music Woodenguitar brings a classic 6-string layout into a child-friendly 54 cm format, creating a clear starting point for first musical experiments from 3Y+. Each of the 6 guitar strings can be tensioned, and the tuneable design adds a practical way to explore how string tension changes the sound during repeated plucking and strumming. Made from basswood plywood, the guitar combines a wooden construction with a shape that is easy to hold during seated play or standing music sessions. As a single-piece instrument, it moves straight into active use with no extra components to manage, keeping attention on hand placement, listening and simple rhythm patterns. The familiar guitar form also supports early recognition of how strings are arranged across the body. Whether used for solo play, first rhythm games or playful imitation of live music moments, the wooden guitar encourages repeated handling and sound discovery. It suits everyday music corners, role play setups and shared singing sessions where simple strums and plucked notes become part of the activity.
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.