Best Baby Einstein Toys

Updated November 2020

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Best of the Best

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Discovering Music Activity Table with Bendy Ball Bundle

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Bottom Line

Featuring every instrument your little one needs to start up their very own 1-man band, this captivating musical activity table makes early learning fun and comes with a bonus Bendy Ball Toy to boot.

Pros

Introduces kids to a variety of musical instruments with a drum, strummable guitar, spinning french horn, and brightly colored piano keys. Piano keys feature 2 modes: musical notes and light up numbers. Removable legs allow for seated play and can be attached once little ones learn to stand. Comes with the popular Bendy Ball with an integrated rattle for extra fun.

Cons

The legs could be sturdier. Supervision may be required for babies who are using it to pull themselves up.

Best Bang for the Buck

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Take Along Tunes Musical Toy

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A favorite among babies, toddlers, and parents, this portable music toy keeps little ones entertained on the go or at home. Loads of baby-friendly features for a low price.

Pros

Features lights, 7 classical melodies, and an easy to press button for little ones to choose their favorite tune. Chunky design and large button is easy for babies to handle. Provides visual and auditory stimulation. Volume control allows babies to enjoy their music without driving parents crazy.

Cons

Large beads on the handle can make it difficult for young babies to hold with one hand.

Cute, cuddly, educational, and entertaining. This Octoplush offers great versatility in the form of a huggable educational toy to help your little one learn about colors, this is a great option.

Pros

Adorable design is friendly, inviting, and soft. Each leg features an image and color that's pronounced when squeezed and followed by a quick melody. Features adjustable volume control. Language can be set to English, Spanish, or French for multilingual learning. Easy to wipe clean.

Cons

Smaller babies may need some help when it comes to squeezing the tentacles.

This popular ocean-themed soother delights parents as much as it does babies by washing away bedtime blues. Great for tots who won't go down without a fight.

Pros

Soft lights, gently swaying sea creatures, ocean sounds, and soothing classical music help make bedtime more appealing. Music gradually becomes softer in 10-minute increments to help babies fall and stay asleep. 4 modes allow for use with or without lights and movement. Fits most cribs. Easy to install and use.

Cons

Some babies enjoy the lights and movement so much they might stay up just to watch a little longer.

Baby Einstein

Neptune Ocean Orchestra Musical Toy

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This melodic turtle is a fun way to introduce little ones to the magical world music. With multiple instrument buttons, lights, and 2 modes to explore, it's suitable for both tinies and toddlers.

Pros

Features 8 classical melodies and a variety of instrument buttons, including piano, drum, cello, harp, and xylophone. With two modes, children can play either classical music at the press of a button or “compose” their own melodies by activating or deactivating one instrument at a time. Encourages creative play. Available in multiple sea animal designs.

Cons

Some parents feel the lights are a little too bright. Shifts and moves with enthusiastic button-pushing.

How we decided

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57 Models Considered

10 Hours Researched

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60 Consumers Consulted

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In keeping with their namesake, Baby Einstein strives to create products and toys that stimulate the minds and senses of little ones, setting the stage for early learning. Although the entire Baby Einstein range is thoughtfully designed for the younger crowd, you'll still need to identify the best option for your child's age. Taking a look at the age recommendation of individual items will give you an idea of whether it's better suited to infants or toddlers. Some Baby Einstein toys have different modes and features which are designed to grow with your baby, giving you great bang for your buck. An introduction to classical music and a focus on language development is a theme that runs through much of the Baby Einstein toy range. However, not every item comes with these features, so remember to check before you buy.

Other Products We Considered

The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.

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