Harmonica

The sound is surprisingly rich for such a small toy, and the wooden body feels sturdy enough to survive being dropped on the floor a dozen times a day. My toddler loves grabbing it during car rides and making up her own little tunes.

My toddler grabbed this and started blowing into it immediately—it's surprisingly solid for a kids' instrument, no flimsy plastic feel. The blues-y size fits small hands perfectly, and I've already caught them trying to mimic my mouth movements. It's a fun little intro to making real sounds.

My little one has been carrying this harmonica around everywhere since it arrived—the size is perfect for small hands to grip and blow into. It's surprisingly durable for how much it gets tossed around, and the classic blues sound actually comes through clear enough that even I enjoy the impromptu c