• this 8-note xylophone lets your child express themselves creatively while exploring variations in timbre, pitch, rythm and volume

• the instrument is shaped like a friendly alligator and each bar has a different color for easy note identification

• playing music has multiple developmental benefits, such as building gross and fine motor skills and enhancing hand-eye coordination

• music also has many cognitive benefits, such as sensory development, learning patience, perseverance and focus

• includes a xylophone and 2 mallets. Made of wood and metal; non-toxic water based paint. Ages 18 months and up

tookyland 8-note alligator xylophone is the perfect way to stimulate the artistic side of your child's brain and introduce them to the concept of music. When exposed to instruments, kids will explore the many ways of producing sounds and discover possible variations in timbre, pitch, rhythm, and volume. This xylophone is shaped like a friendly alligator, and each bar has a different colour for easy note identification. The colours also add to the fun and visual stimulation. Children gain many developmental benefits when playing music, such as building gross and fine motor skills and enhancing hand-eye coordination. Music also has many cognitive benefits, such as sensory development, learning patience, perseverance, and better focus. The instrument comes with two mallets, all made of wood and metal, with non-toxic, child-safe, water-based paint for a safe playing environment for your children. Suitable for ages 18 months and up. Dimension: 28 × 14.8 × 2.5 cm (11.02 × 5.28 × 0.98 in)