Sometimes it is so nice to have a toy that does not need weekly changes of batteries. The Melissa and Doug Learn-to Play Piano is a brightly painted wooden upright piano, which does not require batteries and plays pretty much like a small version of a real piano. I have had this upright piano in my house since my son was able to sit upright (about 6 months old). I would sit him in front of it, and he would happily bang away on the keys. It kept him busy, because he was so fascinated by the sounds he was able to make by swatting his hands wildly about on the keyboard. Now, at age 2, he randomly bangs out an indiscriminate tune while trying to sing along to a song he just made up. I believe, though, that his little brother is going to become the new Mozart. He gently taps his fingers on the keys and listens intently as each key plays softly. Again, he can be kept busy by this piano for a long time.

The Learn-to-Play Piano has 25 keys for two full octaves. It is available at retailers such as Toys R Us and even online at QVC and Amazon. For more information, please visit the Melissa and Doug Website.

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