If you need an excuse to get your toddler to stay in the bathtub longer (which is the opposite of my problem), Alex has created the Tub Tunes Symphony Set. This set includes a drum, flutes, and a xylophone, to make tub time a musical time. The set also comes with laminated sheet music (so it won’t get wet - they thought of everything!) and mallets for the drum and xylophone.

Children can also hear how the water changes the sounds of these immersible instruments. This musical gift is recommended for ages 3 and up, and is available at PeppyParents.com for $29.95. Although I love the idea of this musical set, I don’t think I’ll be purchasing it for my son, or I’d never get him out of the tub!

The Tiny Love Symphony in Motion Zoo Mobile with remote Control is quite the contraption. My son adored his simple five piece mobile, enjoying the lovely song and turning of the plush animals. With four modes of movement, sliding beads, three songs, and several other options, I have to wonder if the Tiny Love mobile is a bit overwhelming. Mobiles are generally intended for soothing and quieting a child before sleep, though I admit they are used to entertain baby from time to time. There are wonderful features, like long running songs (15 minutes), developmental music from composers like Bach and Mozart, and a remote control, but nonetheless, this mobile wouldn’t be among my very top choices for musical soothers. Something simpler would suffice. Should it be your cup of tea, however, buy it at geniusbabies.com for $54.95.