Montessori toys · Est. 1795★★★★★ 150 reviews

The wooden rhythm set they keep coming back to

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Standard · 2-3 working days

Montessori-aligned
Fine motor play
No batteries needed
Gift-wrapped ready
Hand-eye co-ord
From 18 months
30-day returns
Klarna available

Delivery in 2-3 working days · 30-day returns · Est. 1795

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Real talk

Real music play, no screen time

You're looking for something that holds their attention without a plug or a screen. The Baby Music Set does exactly that: wooden instruments that sound genuine, feel good to hold, and keep toddlers engaged in real, sensory play. No learning curve, no frustration,just grab and go.

Your child develops hand strength, rhythm sense and cause-and-effect understanding while you get a break that doesn't come with guilt.

Joe Jaques, Jaques of London

What's in the box

What's in your set

Everything arrives beautifully packaged in our signature gift box with hand-tied ribbon. No assembly required.

Complete Baby Music Set laid out showing all wooden instruments

In the box

6 wooden instruments

A hand drum, maracas, a bell shaker, xylophone and more. Each piece is sized for small hands and designed to make real sound without effort.

✓ Each instrument sized for toddler grip
✓ Natural wood with non-toxic finish
✓ No sharp edges or loose parts

Close-up of wooden drum and mallet from Baby Music Set

Play style

Learn through exploration

Montessori-aligned design lets children discover cause and effect at their own pace. Strike, shake, tap,each action creates instant feedback.

✓ Open-ended play, no right or wrong
✓ Builds hand-eye co-ordination naturally
✓ Encourages independent discovery

Baby Music Set ready to give as a gift in signature box with ribbon

In the box

Gift-ready packaging

Arrives in Jaques' hand-tied gift box. No wrapping needed,it's ready to hand over the moment it arrives.

✓ Signature gift box included
✓ Hand-tied ribbon finish
✓ made for birthdays and milestones

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days

Was £23.99

Baby Music Set: £17.99

While they play

What they're quietly building

Looks like play. Works like a lesson.

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Rhythm and timing

Tapping and shaking to a beat develops auditory processing and early musical sense. No formal lessons needed.

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Hand strength and precision

Gripping, striking and shaking strengthen finger muscles and hand control,skills that show up later in writing and drawing.

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Hand-eye co-ordination

Watching what happens when they tap or shake builds the link between seeing and doing.

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Cause and effect

Press the drum, hear the sound. Shake the maraca, feel the movement. These instant responses wire curiosity and confidence.

What families say about Jaques of London

Parents keep coming back to this one

★★★★★

"Excellent quality wood toys, so well made, no sharp edges, all lovely & smooth, very colourful & plenty of choice. Very reasonably priced & so beautifully wrapped you don't want to open them. Highly recommend this company."

Lynda Evans✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Fast delivery, excellent products, extremely good quality and long lasting. My granddaughter loves the toys from here. Good age ranges covered."

Danella Jones✓ Google review

★★★★★

"These toys tick all the boxes, educational, colourful, fun, well made and great service. I just keep buying more and more."

Irene Johnstone✓ Google review

★★★★★

"We love our toys from Jaques of London. The quality is excellent and they're the perfect size for little hands to hold and play with easily. Beautifully made, sturdy wooden toys that will last for years. Highly recommend!"

Tegan✓ Google review

★★★★★

"Harrods grade gifting for a very reasonable price. Not the usual tat from China. Had several hand picked orders fron Jaques, nice to know its a UK business with old school quality."

John A✓ Google review

★★★★★

"I am a real fan of this company. If only I had come across them years ago when my boys were little. It's my go to for beautiful, good quality toys for my granddaughter now and any gift I need to buy. They arrived quickly, prices are reasonable and the special touch is they are beautifully packaged too. I love the heritage of this business!"

Sarah Lardner✓ Google review

★★★★★ 4.8/5 rated by families across Google and Trustpilot: real reviews, quoted word for word

Get ready for life

Why real play matters

Real brain growth comes from real play.

18m+

From first tap onwards

Works from 18 months through age 4. Early toddlers explore by touch and sound; older ones create simple rhythms.

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10 mins

Into focused play

No setup, no instructions. Out of the box and straight into sound exploration. Holds attention while you have a cup of tea.

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6 pieces

Zero batteries, zero screens

Each instrument makes real sound with real effort. That feedback keeps them engaged without digital overstimulation.

Why this matters right now

Est. 1795 Britain's oldest games company Jaques has made toys and games for 231 years. Parents trust us because we've seen what lasts and what matters.

23,000+ Orders this year Families across the UK chose Jaques for durability, design and real play value. This set is a best-seller for a reason.

100 million+ Toys sold over our history From nurseries to homes, Jaques toys have been teaching through play for generations. This one carries that legacy forward.

230 yrs of making things worth keeping Jaques of London has been crafting games and toys since 1795. This one is built to be handed down, not thrown out.

We really are different

Why this set, not the others

	Jaques Baby Music Set	Cheap Alternatives
Real sound, real feedback	✅	⚠️ Plastic sets sound hollow
No batteries or charging	✅	❌ Digital toys need power
Safe for 18m old hands	✅	⚠️ Many sets have small parts
Grows with them to age 4	✅	❌ Single-age toys get boring
Hand-tied gift box ready	✅	⚠️ Arrives in plastic packaging
Montessori-aligned design	✅	❌ Gimmick toys teach nothing
60-day peace of mind	✅	⚠️ Standard returns only

Jaques

✅ Real wood sound
✅ No batteries
✅ Safe grip size
✅ Grows with them
✅ Gift-ready box
✅ Montessori-aligned
✅ 60-day promise

Cheap alternatives

❌ Plastic sounds hollow
❌ Digital needs power
⚠️ Unsafe for tiny hands
❌ Single-age boredom
⚠️ Plastic wrap only
❌ Just a toy
⚠️ Standard returns

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days

Was £23.99

Baby Music Set: £17.99

30-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Not right? Return it within 30 days. Full refund, no questions.

Questions & answers

Your questions answered

Is this the right gift for my grandchild? They're turning 2.

Exactly right. At 2 years old, toddlers are ready to explore cause and effect, and the Baby Music Set is built for that. Catherine McCulloch said it perfectly: 'perfect gift for any babies' 1st birthday'. It grows with them too,they'll still play with it at 3 and 4. If you're buying it for a milestone, order by 2pm and it arrives within 2-3 business days.

Will they actually play with it, or will it sit in a cupboard?

Real wood makes real sound. That instant feedback,tap the drum, hear it ring,keeps toddlers coming back. Parents tell us their children reach for this set week after week. No batteries means no 'toy fatigue' and no guilt about screen time.

How do I know it's safe for an 18-month-old?

Every piece is sized for small hands and designed without sharp edges or loose parts. The set is made for toddlers from 18 months and has been trusted by Jaques' customers for years. We stand behind it with a 60-day returns promise, no questions asked.

Does it come gift-wrapped?

Yes. It arrives in our signature gift box with a hand-tied ribbon,ready to give the moment it lands. Leigh Hemmings told us: 'arrived next day, saved Christmas'. Order by 2pm today and it's with you within 2-3 business days, no extra wrapping needed.

How much does it cost?

The Baby Music Set is £17.99 today (down from £23.99). Klarna is available at checkout if you prefer to spread the cost.

What's your returns policy?

30 days, full refund, no conditions. Return it for any reason and we refund in full. We've been standing behind what we make since 1795.

Order by 2pm, arrives within 2-3 business days

Was £23.99

Baby Music Set: £17.99

Our story

Making toys worth keeping since 1795.

Jaques of London was founded in 1795. We invented croquet, table tennis, and the Staunton chess set. For 230 years, we've been making things that pull children away from passive entertainment and into active, curious, hands-on play.

Jaques makes the Baby Music Set because we believe play teaches. For 231 years, we've watched what holds a child's attention and what grows with them. Wooden instruments that make real sound, sized for real toddler hands, designed for exploration not instruction,that's the Jaques way. From nurseries in London to homes across the UK, parents choose us because we've never stopped making toys that last, teach and matter.

Toys and games that leave something behind: a skill, a memory, a piece of play that gets passed on.
Joe, Jaques of London

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