Although I’ve told myself I’m done shopping for my 4 1/2 year old son’s Christmas gifts, this wooden drum set from Plan Toys caught my eye today. Not only is it a musical toy (always a plus in our household), it’s also eco-friendly, in that it is made from recovered plantation rubberwood from old rubber trees no longer producing latex and slated for burning. No wood preservatives are used in the processing of this rubberwood, either. Non-toxic paint is used on this drum set, another thing to look for when purchasing toys for your children this holiday season. Natural latex glue is used in all Plan Toys, and their packaging uses no PVC, just recyclable cardboard.

This set just might find a spot underneath our Christmas tree this year. If you’d like to purchase one for your little percussionist, you can buy it for $49 at ModernNursery.com.

Here’s a great holiday gift idea for the child who’s shown an early interest in music. The Jamtown Junior Pak contains three instruments sized just right for small hands: Junior Coconut Claves (wood rhythm sticks), Junior Shaker (a carved, dried gourd), and Junior Drum (double headed goat skin stretched over a wooden bark frame). It also comes with a learning CD and activity guide, rhythm cards and games, and it can all be carried in its own travel bag. All of the fair trade world instruments are hand-crafted by artisans in Peru and Bali.

This toy is the winner of the Oppenheim Gold Seal and the Parent’s Choice Gold Award. You can view it at NaturesChild.com, where it sells for $44.95.

This Music Table by Little Colorado is perfect if you have an incessant little drummer in your house (as I do). If you want to keep him or her from ruining tables and other furniture, you might want to consider purchasing this percussion table as a Christmas gift.

It features a drum, two xylophones, a cymbal, and four maracas. The table is made from sturdy birch plywood, metal, and plastic. Replacement parts are also available should your little drummer wear them out. The table measures 21″L x 25″W x 15″H and must be ordered by December 4 to guarantee Christmas delivery. You can view and purchase this unique combination of furniture/musical instrument/toy at SensationalBeginnings.com, where it sells for $159.95.