Takealong Tunes by Baby Einstein

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Takealong Tunes

Takealong Tunes

Takealong Tunes is a cute plastic music box for babies made by Baby Einstein.  It is equipped with an adorably colorful caterpillar handle that allows for a baby to easily hold this toy and “take it along”.  Takealong Tunes contains 7 baby-friendly classical masterpiece tunes.  There is a large button that is easily pressed by a baby in order to start the music.  Along with the audio stimulation generated by this toy, there are colorful lights that move around on the screen along to the music to create visual stimulation as well.


Pros:

  • This is a great toy for staying home or going on trips.  It is easily transportable and can keep a baby’s interest regardless of venue.
  • Babies love the lights, the music and the, and the bright cheery colors of the caterpillar.
  • The design of the toy is rugged and can withstand being frequently dropped
  • The songs that it plays are long enough to hold a baby’s attention.
  • It plays real classical music, rather than children’s songs, so it is less irritating to adults.
  • It has an “OFF” switch for the times when the parents need a break.
  • It is not too loud, and it has a two-setting volume control for easy adjustment.
  • The button to start the music and lights is easily pressed by a baby’s small hands.
  • The handle is easy for a baby to hold.
  • The flashing lights keep babies visually interested in this toy.
  • There are seven different (reasonably long) songs in the Takealong Tunes, which is enough variety to keep it from annoying older members of the family.
  • Babies love the lights, the music and the, and the bright cheery colors of the caterpillar.

Cons:

  • There is not an option to put the music on a continuous loop, to lull a baby to sleep
  • The Takealong Tunes is made of hard plastic, so it could potentially cause injury to either a parent or baby if is swung around or thrown.
  • The weight of the Takealong Tunes makes it less portable for very young babies, as the average baby under 4months old is unable to support the weight of this toy on his own.
  • There is not an option to turn the flashing lights off, they are always on while the music is running

Product Detail:

  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches ; 3.7 ounces
  • Free Shipping: When Purchased From Amazon >>>
  • Ships: Usually Within 24 Hours
  • Special Shipping Information: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses.
  • Gift Wrap Available
  • In Stock: Yes

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Joy August 26, 2009 at 2:02 PM

My 8-month-old son absolutely loves this toy. I originally purchased this toy because it was small, portable and brightly colored. For our family it has really become so much more.

The sound from the single speaker on the back of the ‘Takealong Tunes’ is really very high quality for its size, not plunky or shrill at all. The lights move to the beat of the music, and the whole toy is light enough for him to carry in one hand as he crawls around our home..

The large button-like wheel on the front is very easy for my son to push by himself. It requires just enough resistance that it isn’t going off constantly or accidentally.

I thought I was buying a strongly-constructed, light-weight toy for the portability since it is not convenient to transport large flashing, blinking, musical toys around with us, but I feel like I’ve gotten so much more out of this charming little toy.

It soothes my son when he is feeling sleepy, entertains him while awake, and has become his closest companion all around.

I would highly recommend this wonderful toy to any parent. Thanks again, Baby Einstein!

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