Can we say that the earlier we introduce our child to the guitar, the better, because the brain is still developing and has a lot of flexibility? It’s definitely not wrong to introduce a toddler to the world of guitars. And with the world of guitars I also mean toy guitars, which are often not considered when talking about guitars for toddlers and young children: Toy guitars. Depending on the age, a toy guitar can be a much better choice than a real guitar. There are even toy guitars for babies that can stimulate a child’s interest quite well.
The advantages of Toy Guitars for Toddlers
A real guitar is not a toy. If you already have a guitar at home, you can give it a try. Let your child try to strum the strings or play a few chords (help your child by pressing down on the chords). It’s likely that you’ll see your child play for about 10 minutes, and then the magic of the guitar will be gone. Even if you have a small body guitar, such as a 1/4 size guitar (the smallest you can find on the market for kids), the instrument will be too big for a toddler to play. In addition, a child under the age of 4 doesn’t have the necessary concentration to learn an instrument properly, so I don’t really like the idea of a real guitar for the little ones.
– great gift for babies
– touch board allows real strumming
– available in different colors
However, there are good alternatives for toddlers and even babies who already admire guitars: various toy guitars. You can find a lot of toddler guitars for boys and girls on the Internet (some are really good and some are of rather poor quality). A good toy guitar is a great introduction to the world of guitars. They allow even the youngest children to explore the shape of the instrument and its main parts (neck, body, head), as well as the typical guitar sound with some of the toys.
The most important thing is that even a toy guitar makes your child feel like a little guitarist, and that’s what really counts, because it keeps the motivation up. Your son or daughter will have a sense of accomplishment. Some toy guitars for toddlers also help with brain development, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination.
Toddlers love things that are colorful and shiny. They love pushing buttons and exploring the results. Toddler guitars are designed with these things in mind. They come in a variety of colors and designs, including famous cartoon characters. It won’t even be hard to find a bright pink guitar for girls. Many also have lots of easy-to-use buttons to create sounds.
Recommended Toy Guitars for Toddlers and Babies
Good toy guitars are undoubtedly much cheaper than a real instrument. For around 20-40$ you can already find a great toy guitar. Let me introduce you to some toy guitars for every age.
BCP Electric Guitar
From 3 years
Many young kids dream of becoming a rock star. Young kids who like rock music also want an electric guitar. A real electric guitar would be too much for them, because they have to learn how to play it and how to set it up with an amplifier. A toy electric guitar is different. The BCP electric guitar* does the job and looks like a real electric guitar. You can plug it into a toy amp and press buttons to play some songs while you strum. The package also includes a microphone, so they can really feel like a little star on stage and put on a show! The guitar is available in different colors, for example in pink for girls.
VTech Zoo Jamz Guitar
From 18 months
Every toddler and young child loves animals! So it seems like a great creative idea to combine the shape of a guitar with a giraffe. And this makes sense because both have a long neck, a guitar and a giraffe. The VTech Zoo Jamz Guitar* looks very appealing to kids. The buttons on the head play different songs and animal sounds. Kids can change the tune of the guitar from acoustic to electric and experience different types of guitars. The tail of the guitar adds different sound effects while playing.
Baby Einstein Electric Guitar
From 6 months
The Baby Einstein Electric Guitar* is a really cute toy guitar. It comes without any strings, but you can strum it like a guitar because it has a touch-board that responds to strumming. So a young child can easily strum it like a guitar and make different melodies and sounds. I like the concept because it’s easy and fun and it gives good opportunities to be creative and not just push buttons. I have got it also for my kids and they just love it.
Skip Hop Baby Toy Guitar
From 6 months
If you are looking for a good toy guitar for a baby, I recommend the Skip Hop Baby Toy Guitar*. The toy guitar comes in an avocado-style head. This makes it look pretty fun and appealing to kids. The baby can press the buttons or turn the avocado pin to make it play some tunes, songs and riffs. It’s one of the rare toys you can find for such young children. In addition to that, it’s a really affordable toy for children.
Guitar Toy Plush
From 0 months
There are also plush guitars* on the market that are suitable even for very young babies. Such plush guitars are more of a nice gift for parents with a newborn child where the father or mother is an enthusiastic guitar player. Of course, at such a young age, the child does not yet realize whether it is a guitar or not.
