The Count and Compose Piano is a learning toy that combines visual, auditory, and language development all into one toy made by Baby Einstein. Babies are introduced to melodies, different instruments and numbers with this cute little piano. There is a screen that has colored, flashing lights that move along to the music, to create visual stimulation, and a rattling roller drum that helps to promote a baby’s fine motor skills. The Count and Compose Piano has three different play modes: counting mode (numbers 1-5 in English, Spanish and French), baby composer mode, and instrument key mode.
Pros:
- Classical music is pleasing to the entire family. It is loud enough to interest a baby without driving parents crazy.
- The convenient size and light weight make this toy the perfect size to play with at home or put into a diaper bag for travel.
- There is an OFF button, so parents can take a break if the sounds get too irritating.
- Buttons are easily pressed by little hands.
Cons:
- Speaker is on the bottom of the piano and causes the sound to muffled.
- The is no indication what keys play what notes or a guide that shows how to actually play songs on this piano.
- Piano does not actually count, it says the number on the button that is pushed, i.e. when the button marked 3 is pushed, the piano says “3″.
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I purchased the Baby Einstein Count and Compose Piano for my 6-month old daughter. She loves any toy that make music, but this is by far her favorite. She was trying to sit up on her own before I got this toy, but it seemed to really motivate her to sit on her own. She just loves to sit and bang on the different keys and turn the roller drum. She really gets a kick out of the rattle that the roller drum makes, and is mesmerized by the dancing lights.
I love that the sound is not terribly shrill or loud like a lot of other toys. I actually find the music pleasant.
The Count and Compose Piano can keep my little girl entertained for a good 30 minutes, long enough to clean the house a little.