Together Tunes
© 2002 Neurosmith
Like the Jumbo Music Block (CSR, Sept. 2001), this toy is ideal for any baby or toddler in the sensori-motor stage (one to three years of age). Each of the six, soft sides of the cube features a different door to explore, and automatically plays a song, depending on which side is up. The songs sound good, and are especially well selected. There's Old MacDonald's Farm (open the Velcro doors to see the animals), Five Little Monkeys (a hidden stash compartment), If You're Happy and You Know It (a mirror), Eensy Weensy Spider (with spider that vibrates and hides) and Pop Goes the Weasel (with a spring-loaded weasel-- by far our favorite). Under one of the doors, parents will find a volume control with two settings. Adults can also use a screwdriver to get to the batteries (four Cs) and to access the plug that accepts any of Neurosmith's existing music cartridges. All in all, this is an outstanding toy that works—with or without the batteries. Uses 4 C Batteries.
$59.99, Smart Toy
Teaches: Music, exploration of cause and effect, singing