Baby Xylophone Puzzle Bus

Ages 12 months+

A bus, a xylophone, a block sorter, and a rattle — all in one cheerful ride. Toddlers tap out tunes on the colourful keys with the percussion stick, post the five building blocks through the shapes, and even the detachable wheels become rattles.

Why we picked it: First instruments teach cause and effect through sound, and the hit-the-key motion is great aim practice. That this one also sorts shapes and rolls along means it keeps earning attention long after the first song.

What's inside:

• Music bus with built-in xylophone keys
• 1 percussion stick and 5 building block shapes
• Detachable wheels that double as rattles
• Available in Pink and Blue

What it builds: Hand-eye coordination and aim, early rhythm and sound exploration, shape recognition, and fine motor skills.