Baby Einstein Melody Makers

The panda melody maker I was lucky enough to receive (from my little sister) has big eyes, a nice smile, and black ears (filled in with red). The product is put together well. There are no loose strings, it can sit up on its own, and it's made to last.

The panda has three sounds. Two are melodies (lasting around five seconds by my rough estimation); one sounds like a cricket.

While not thrilled about the sounds, the black and white of the panda is visually stimulating to newborns--and goes well with what I think are two of the best baby products: the Lamaze PeekaBoo Clutch Cube, which features a panda on one side, and Baby Animals Black and White: Black and White, which has a panda giving a nice, bashful smile on its first page.

While I am giving the panda four stars, I wouldn't recommend ordering this one--given that Baby Einstein won't promise to send it to you. You may get an elephant or a lion instead (and it currently says they won't "accept special requests"). Hopefully this policy changes; until then, it's probably best to look elsewhere.

I received this as a baby shower gift. My son loved it from the day he came home from the hospital. When he fussed during a diaper change we would play the music for him (There are 3 tracks: a tribal African tune, a tree-frog/cricket sound, and an Asian-inspired tune) and he would quiet down and listen to it. He is 6 months old now and still loves it. He can pull the "string" himself now and entertains himself. So sweet! Best shower gift I received. Too bad it's hard to find in stores.

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This is a really fun toy and perfect for the car seat. I don't know who is into it more, my little one or the dog :)

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I purchased this for a shower gift collection including many elephant products. These toys truly hold babies' attention and encourage stretching, reaching and chatter!

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Love the different sounds he makes....my grandson 6 months old loves it! He grabs it, but can't make the sounds yet.