Baby Music Set Montessori Toys For 18 Months +

★★★★★Excellent 83 reviews
  • 6-piece wooden instrument set, 7cm average little hands grasp easily
  • From 18 months shakes, taps, discovers sound
  • Hand-tied ribbon gift box ready to give, no wrapping
WAS £26.99
28% OFF
£19.52
What Makes This Toy Special?

Strike up the band with our Wooden Baby Rhythm Set, the ultimate introduction to musical magic for your mini maestro! This medley of musical toy instruments is perfect for sparking creativity and introducing your little one to the joys of rhythm and sound. Perfect gifts for 18 months and above, this set encourages early exploration of music.

Beautifully packaged in Jaques’ signature gift box with a hand-tied ribbon, these Montessori toys make a thoughtful gift for 18 month olds and is an unforgettable present for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions.

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SKU: 90133

What's Inside the Box?
  • 5 Wooden Instruments Maraca, Rattle, Rain Maker, Egg Shaker, and Bell Shaker
  • Size Instruments vary from 6-10cm. Average size of instruments 7cm.
Key Features (Backed by Customers)
  • Suitable for Ages 18 Months and Up - Ideal for early musical discovery
  • Complete 6-Piece Instrument Set - Ideal for varied, engaging play.
  • Supports Early Sensory Development - Different sounds, textures and movements stimulate hearing, touch and coordination.
  • Builds Fine Motor Skills - Grasping, shaking and tapping instruments strengthens hand–eye coordination and muscle control.
  • Encourages Early Musical Awareness - Introduces rhythm, cause and effect, and a love of music from a young age.
Benefits
  • Promotes Independent Exploration - Allows toddlers to experiment with sound and movement at their own pace.
  • Screen-Free, Engaging Play - Keeps little ones happily occupied through hands-on, interactive fun.
  • Supports Calm, Focused Play - Repetitive shaking and listening can be soothing, helping children engage in mindful, concentrated play.
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Returns FAQ's

How long is the return policy?

We want you to absolutely love your new toy! 🧸💛 But if something’s not quite right, no worries, we make returns as easy as a game of tic-tac-toe! You’ve got until 31 January 2027 to send it back, hassle-free. 🎉 Want to know exactly how it works? Check out the process in our next question where we break it all down! 🔍✨

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Is the returns process easy?

Sending something back? No worries, it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3…4! 🎲✨ Here’s how it works:

  1. Reach out to our super-friendly Customer Service Team 🦸‍♂️💬 Just let us know what you’d like to return and why—we’re here to help!

  2. We’ll send you a step-by-step guide and a handy returns form. 📩 No guesswork needed, we make it smooth and simple!

  3. Pop your item back in its original packaging and send it our way. 📦🚚 (Make sure it’s unused, and don’t forget your proof of postage!)

  4. Once your return lands safely with us, we’ll process your refund faster than you can say abracadabra!

Easy peasy! Got questions? Just give us a shout we’re happy to help! 🎉😊 Check out our full returns page here.

How long will my refund take?

Great question! Once you’ve sent your return back to us (don’t forget to keep your proof of postage! 📩), we’ll work our magic and process your refund within 7 working days. 💰✨ It’ll go straight back to your original payment method, easy peasy! If you need any help along the way, just give us a shout! 🎉 Click here to contact us.

How it compares

Other Retailers
MaterialWooden instrumentsPlastic pieces that scratch and fade
Set completeness5 instruments: maraca, rattle, rain maker, egg shaker, bell shakerOften a single shaker or rattle sold alone
PresentationSignature gift box with hand-tied ribbonPlain poly bag or generic box
MakerMade by a family-owned British games company since 1795Unnamed factory with no toy-making history

Questions parents ask

how do I know which Jaques music set to get for my toddler

This set is the Wooden Baby Rhythm Set, a 6-piece instrument set suggested for ages 18 months and up, with age guidance also covering 2 to 3 year olds. If you want a first instrument set for early rhythm and sound play rather than a specific instrument toy, this is the general-purpose starter set. Check the piece list and sizes below to confirm it matches what your child is ready to grasp and shake.

what instruments come in the Jaques baby rhythm set

The box contains 5 wooden instruments: a maraca, a rattle, a rain maker, an egg shaker and a bell shaker. Instrument sizes vary from 6 to 10cm, with an average size of 7cm, so each piece is scaled for small hands. Having 5 different sounds and shapes in one set means a toddler gets varied play rather than repeating the same action on one toy. It arrives packaged in Jaques' signature gift box with a hand-tied ribbon.

is 18 months too young for a wooden instrument set

No, the set is designed for ages 18 months and up, with suggested ages also listed as 2 and 3 years. At this stage children are developing the grasping, shaking and tapping motions the instruments are built for, which supports hand-eye coordination and muscle control. The set also introduces early musical awareness such as rhythm and cause and effect. It is a straightforward, screen-free toy that plays as soon as it is unwrapped.

do wooden shaker toys actually help with motor skills or is that just marketing

The set is built around repeated physical actions such as grasping, shaking and tapping, which are the actions used to build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination in toddlers. The different textures, sounds and movements across the 5 instruments also stimulate hearing and touch, supporting early sensory development. Because each instrument responds differently to the same shaking motion, a toddler gets varied feedback rather than one repetitive result. There is no screen or app involved, just hands-on play.

how do you clean wooden baby rattles and shakers

Source information does not give specific cleaning instructions for this set, so we cannot confirm whether the instruments are washable or wipe-clean only. What is confirmed is that the pieces are wooden instruments sized 6 to 10cm, built as a durable set rather than a soft or fabric toy. If cleaning method matters to you, it is worth checking the care guidance on the product packaging before use.

is this a good first birthday present for a 18 month old

Yes, the set is marketed as a gift for 18 month olds and is packaged in Jaques' signature gift box with a hand-tied ribbon, making it ready to give without extra wrapping. It suits birthdays, holidays or other special occasions as a present that a toddler can use straight away with no batteries or setup. The 6-piece instrument mix gives a young child several ways to play rather than a single-function toy.

how much space do 5 wooden instruments take up

Each instrument is small, ranging from 6 to 10cm with an average size of 7cm, so the full set is compact enough for a toy basket or shelf rather than needing dedicated storage space. This makes it easy to bring out for short bursts of play and put away again. The set ships in Jaques' gift box, which can also double as tidy storage between uses.

is this set only for babies or can older toddlers use it too

Suggested ages cover 18 months up to around 3 years, so it is not limited to very young babies. Younger toddlers can explore basic shaking and sound, while slightly older children in the 2 to 3 age range can use the same instruments for more coordinated tapping and rhythm play. This spread means the set does not need replacing as quickly as a toy aimed at a single narrow age band.

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Baby Music Set

Was £26.99

£19.52 27% off

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