Editorial Review
This soft, fabric-covered keyboard is alive with color, lights, sounds, and friendly animal faces. Its three settings allow newborns, infants,
and toddlers to enjoy this magical, musical toy as they develop strength and dexterity. Use the easy-attach straps to mount the Kick and Play Piano to your infant's crib. The soft piano keys respond to your baby's natural kicking motion or light touch with dancing star-shaped lights and a medley of 10 different songs. The soothing sounds of familiar tunes make it a perfect bedtime companion, too. Automatic shut-off ensures long battery life and a peaceful rest after play. As your baby grows, adjust the piano to the second setting for animal sounds, drumbeats, and musical verses. Or, set it on the floor and switch to the third setting so your child can play it like a real piano with musical chords. The colorful fabric cover slips off easily and is machine washable (music to parents' ears). Requires three AA batteries, not included.
--Melissa Wilson
By the time children start sitting up, at about six months old, they are anxious to investigate the world around them. Sounds, colors, movement all catch their eye. The Kick 'n Play Piano provides incentive for them to explore their world by reinforcing their movement with a sound reward. While the piano was designed as a crib toy for children to kick, it can be activated by a child's hand, too. Baby also will be entertained with the flashing lights that coincide with the music from the piano. The fabric and soft plastic toy easily attaches to crib rails via Velcro closures positioned on the back of the mat. The face of the colorful piano features animal characters on and around the keys, five star lights and two circle lights. This toy is aimed at developing motor movement and for learning cause and effect. Mastering the Kick 'n Play Piano strengthens listening and sensory skills and could be a component in building character development by making the child think before acting, a vital life lesson.
