Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide-Out Xylophone — Award-Winning Musical Toy for Toddlers
Pound it, tap it, play it! The Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide-Out Xylophone is a multi-award-winning musical toy that gives toddlers from 12 months three ways to play. Pound the balls and watch them roll over the xylophone keys with a satisfying tinkle, pull out the keyboard and play a solo, or simply explore cause and effect through hands-on musical discovery.
Beautifully crafted from durable wood with child-safe, water-based paint and non-toxic finishes. Meets European EN 71 and American ASTM F963 safety standards.
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Award-winning recognition:
🏆 Winner — 2018 Cribsie Award for Favourite First Musical Toy
🥈 Silver Medal — Mother Baby Awards 2017, India
🥈 Silver Medal — Best Activity/Developmental Product, National Parenting Product Awards 2015, UK
🥇 Gold Award — Eco Category, Independent Toy Awards 2015, UK
🏆 Golden Rocking Horse 2011, Germany
Why parents love the Pound & Tap Bench:
3 ways to play — pound, slide out xylophone & play solo
Balls roll over xylophone keys creating satisfying musical sounds
Develops dexterity, arm movement & hand-eye coordination
Child-safe wood with water-based paint & non-toxic finishes
Meets EN 71 & ASTM F963 safety standards
Educational benefits:
Musical development — rhythm, sound & audio recognition
Cause & effect understanding
Fine motor skills & hand-eye coordination
Arm strength & gross motor development
Sensory exploration — sound & touch
Specs: Dimensions approx. L24cm x W15cm x H13cm | Solid wood construction | Child-safe finishes | EN 71 & ASTM F963 certified | Suitable from 12 months | ⚠️ Do not use close to the ear
Beautiful and colourful xylophone, the birthday boy enjoyed playing with it and his older cousins helping him and showing him how it’s done. Lightweight and practical, would recommend, great communication with helpful staff!
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Louise Connolly
We love this in our house. The vibrant colours and sturdy design immediately caught my daughter’s attention, and she’s been having a blast tapping the balls with the mallet and discovering the musical sounds. The xylophone adds a fantastic element to the toy, allowing her to create different melodies while having fun.
What I love most is how it helps her develop both her fine motor skills and musical appreciation. She’s learning cause-and-effect and hand-eye coordination. Also the way the xylophone is removable and used separately is another great feature.
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