This Hape Early Melodies Wooden Drum is an ideal inclusion in any home or child care setting. Multi-functional, the drum allows for double use, as each side creates a different sound when tapped. The process of creating different sounds develops their understanding of auditory discrimination and of cause and effect. Key developmental benefits include fine motor development hand-eye co-ordination and manipulation. Musical instruments no matter what age of the child allows for self expression and confidence building. 
Include CD's to further extend the learning potential of the product. 
 
Measures 16.5cm in diameter.
 
Age: 12 Mths+
 
Hape toys are designed first and foremost for children. Each product is developed to enhance a child’s developmental skills. Neither language, nor culture, nor gender impedes the intuitive play patterns. What children see as fun, parents and educators recognize as age-appropriate learning basics---social, sensory, physical, and emotional skills. Using natural materials, water-based paints, and strict quality and safety standards make every Hape toy an investment kids will love and parents can trust. Hape toy encourages children to have fun, no matter who they are or where they live. These are the ideas that drive our company. Hape toys encourage children to have fun, no matter who they are or where they live. "Children don’t play to learn, children learn because they play."