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About this item
At a glance
Sound Effects
Highlights
- Rainbow-colored xylophone
- Includes an octave of notes
- Self-storing wooden mallets become the caterpillar’s antennas
- Helps children explore simple musical concepts; great for creative play, artistic expression, and fine motor skills
- Makes a great gift for preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, for hands-on, screen-free play
Specifications
Number of Pieces: 4
Weight: 1.7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Features: Sound Effects
Educational Focus: Creative Thinking, Music, Shapes and Colors, Large Motor Skills
Material: Wood, Metal, Plastic
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 50407603
UPC: 000772089647
Item Number (DPCI): 204-04-0330
Origin: Imported
Description
This colorful xylophone is a child's ideal first introduction to music! Mallets in hand, children can explore simple music concepts through creative play, becoming familiar with an octave, intervals, and rhythms. Over time, this little caterpillar will help children develop an appreciation for sound and music! The nifty wooden mallets store neatly in the xylophone itself to look like the caterpillar's antennas.
Sound Effects
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 2 inches length x 6.2 inches width x 18 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.7 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: United States Minor Outlying Islands, American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO, Guam (see also separate entry under GU)
Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Why are the heads of the mallets not rounded. it would seem to me that a round head would make a better tone and if a sibling decided to hit the other on the head, a round mallet would hurt less.
submitted by Grandma K - 6 months ago
A:Â Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Caterpillar Xylophone. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along.
submitted byShelly - 5 months agoBrand expert
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Aly - 2 years ago
Flat C. It’s so flat I cringe. I love the design it’s very cute but not function or quality. Also, after less than a week one of the mallets chipped at the base and we had to throw it out.
1 reply from Shelly team - 2 years ago
Hi Aly, Thank you for your post and for bringing this to our attention. We take the quality of our products very seriously and are sorry to hear about your experience with the Caterpillar Xylophone. We would love the chance to speak with you, get some details and help you with this. Please call us at 800 284 3948. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
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Jerry - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
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Leslie - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
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1 out of 5 stars
Sad Mom - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
We received this xylophone as a Christmas gift for my 2 year old. The keyboard is totally out of tune.
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Roselyn - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
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Cute xylophone
5 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
Grandson is having fun discovering the various pitches. Very sturdy and well made.
Xylophone out of tune
1 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
We received this xylophone as a Christmas gift for my 2 year old. The keyboard is totally out of tune.
Out of tune
2 out of 5 stars
JJ - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
Was super excited for my nephew to play around with this, but the E and F notes were both completely out of tune (at different intervals too). I wish there was some way to fix it or tune it up as it has already been opened! The toy itself is beautifully crafted otherwise
Out of tune
2 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
Was super excited for my nephew to play around with this, but the E and F notes were both completely out of tune (at different intervals too). I wish there was some way to fix it or tune it up as it has already been opened! The toy itself is beautifully crafted otherwise
Three notes are out of tune. I am a music teacher.
2 out of 5 stars
Gen - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
Aesthetically, the caterpillar is colorful, fun and the mallet/antennae are a great design aspect of the toy. I went on a reputable music/orchestra website that listed 10 of the best music toys for babies and toddlers. I also YouTubed this product to see "out of the box" reviews and all of the notes were in tune in the video. C= sometimes sounds like C# depending on which part of the mallet you hit the key with. D= sounds like C# E= sounds like D I LOVE the look of the xylophone though, it's one of the best designs I have searched. BUT, I'm not giving this to my nephew because it is out of tune. I also tried hitting the notes with different parts of the mallet but the "D" and "E" are still awful. :-(
Three notes are out of tune. I am a music teacher.
2 out of 5 stars
- 2 years ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
Aesthetically, the caterpillar is colorful, fun and the mallet/antennae are a great design aspect of the toy. I went on a reputable music/orchestra website that listed 10 of the best music toys for babies and toddlers. I also YouTubed this product to see "out of the box" reviews and all of the notes were in tune in the video. C= sometimes sounds like C# depending on which part of the mallet you hit the key with. D= sounds like C# E= sounds like D I LOVE the look of the xylophone though, it's one of the best designs I have searched. BUT, I'm not giving this to my nephew because it is out of tune. I also tried hitting the notes with different parts of the mallet but the "D" and "E" are still awful. :-(
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Brit - 2 years ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
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JPW - 2 years ago
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