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Customer reviews of Band in a Box by Melissa & Doug
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Band in a Box has been reviewed 187 times with an average rating of 4.48

Very pleased
Posted 10/27/2008 by Heidi Miller

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This set is even nicer than it looks in the pics! My 2 year old loves it.

6 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
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Great product -- for babies too
Posted 10/20/2008

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My 9-month old loves playing with these instruments -- and figuring out new and different ways to play them. Keeps him entertained and interested.

4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 2/4/2009 by shelley - GRANDPARENT

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Band in a Box is so much fun. It's fun for all ages from toddlers to adults who like to march right along with the kids. We have a great time with it. The instruments are good quality and it's very well priced. Since it comes in a "box" - getting the kids to put it away and keep it all together is no problem. My grandchildren cart it with them when they go on a play date. It's a fun gift to give - everyone is always very pleased with it.

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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Band in a Box
Posted 10/22/2008 by Loralee Hartje - GRANDPARENT

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excellent for family fun

3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 10/6/2008 by Patty Drysch

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good quality and my son loves it.

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Music to my ears! :)
Posted 11/3/2008 by Suzette Strom

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My 15 month old daughter loves music and making her own music! The Band in a Box was a perfect toy for her! We attend a music class and she had so much fun with the instruments I thought she should have a set of her own. The instruments are great quality and so much fun.

2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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Ok Quality
Posted 10/28/2008 by Brantley Jaramillo

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The cymbals don't really make a cymbal sound. It's more like two pieces of metal hitting each other. The clacker fell apart within the first hour of my son playing with it. I called Melissa and Doug customer service and complained.

2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
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Band in a box- in a flash!
Posted 9/25/2009 by Erin A Curtis

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Product came wrapped, no dents, in great condition.

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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Review of Band in a Box
Posted 2/9/2009 by milay chappell

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A great toy to learn and engage.

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Band in a Box
Posted 1/22/2009 by Janet

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I came across the band in a box after I had already purchased a similar item for my 18 month old for Christmas. After opening the gift I was so disappointed with the quality of the first instruments that I ordered the Band in a Box to replace them--hoping they wouild be higher quality. They were! The maracas are filled a little too full so they don't produce a big sound but other than that they're great.

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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Great & Well-made So Far!
Posted 11/2/2008 by Andrea - RELATIVE

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This was to replace some old plastic versions and I really love the solidity of these instead. I hope that they last a long, long time as it can be used for all ages.

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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fun stuff!
Posted 9/25/2008 by Arkansas mom

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We bought the band in the box for my daughter's first birthday knowing it would be a bit advanced for her, but she's loved it so far anyway. She is enjoying the finger cymbals and maracas, especially. And she has loved banging on the triangle with Daddy's help.

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 8/15/2008 by Irene Mattox - GRANDPARENT

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From the description I expected a covered wooden box to house the instruments. It was an uncovered crate which was okay. The quality of the instruments was very good. our 2 year-old granddaughter is attached to the triangle!

1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
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A Must for Toddlers
Posted 7/18/2008

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My 3 year old twins love all of the musical toys - I should have ordered this sooner, but am glad I did now. My only problem is that they wanted to bring all of the instruments to bed with them! I would recommend this product - very sturdy and realistic.

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Quality Music Set
Posted 7/15/2008 by Alexa

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I was very pleased to receive this musical instrument set - although my 7 month old (it is rated for 3years+) definitely requires supervisin while playing with this set, he LOVES the instruments - each one requires different skills and understanding to create music with. I definitely would recommend this to anyone looking for a quality, varied music set.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 12/29/2006 by David R Perkins

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Excellent quality for the price.

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Band in A Box
Posted 5 days ago by Carol Meyers - OTHER

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It was purchased for two-year olds and is a little big for them but I think it will still be usable for them.

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Band in a Box
Posted 10 days ago by Alicia Tharp

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My 1 year old daughter loves music. These toys really sparked her interest. She loves to make her own music now!

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 10 days ago by Kathleen Johnson

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Good quality, durable.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 15 days ago by Linda S Brooks

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cannot review at this tie the toy is a Christmas gift

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Band in a box
Posted 30 days ago by Penny Miller - GRANDPARENT

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Band in a box is the cutest gift ever. The instruments are good quality and a nice variety of different ones for kids to play with. My grandaughter will soon be two years old and these instruments are a fun toy for her to play with and enjoy....who knows, she might decided to play an instrument when she is older...

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 10/16/2009

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My 18 month old grandson loved it. Early the next morning, my daughter, (his mother) called to say that Gus had gone to sleep the night before holding one of the maracas, and they had just been woken up by the sound of it being shaken. He was delighted with it and spent quite a bit of time trying all the instruments.

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Instant hit!
Posted 10/15/2009

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My 14th month old loves this. She will pick up one instrument and bring it to you and pick up another instrument to play together or mimic the beats the adults devise. The adults have as much fun as she does. The toys seem well made, mostly wood or metal materials. They inspire movement and creativity.

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Love them!
Posted 8/30/2009 by Laura

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I had been looking for some instruments for my 2/5 year old to play with that wouldn't fall apart right away. This set is well made and durable! Love it!

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Band in a Box
Posted 8/28/2009 by Terrance Trott

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My kids love the different instruments and the sounds they make. The quality exceeded my expectations making this a very nice product at a very nice price!

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 8/13/2009 by Michael F. Chiang

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Excellent, kids love it.

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Review of Band in a Box
Posted 8/2/2009 by Sonya Sharma

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My ten month old son loves the instruments in the set, especially the cymbals. The quality isn't the greatest, but I didn't expect it to be at such a low price. It is a good value for the price and your price was quite less than other shops, both online and in-store.

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Band in a Box
Posted 6/3/2009

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The tamborine and triangle are great! The finger cymbals are not very musical sounding. The wood block can be tapped, but indentations for the scraping sound are not wide enough to facilitate that sound. The maracas do not hardly shake at all. It's as though there are too many beans inside packed in very tightly. What a disappointment - maracas are usually so much fun! (Note from Fat Brain Toys: More music to your ears. Melissa & Doug is shipping a replacement for the defective Band in a Box set.)

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Review of Band in a Box
Posted 4/29/2009 by Mary J

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Love the product, the girls love to make music!!

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Don't Buy The Set for the Cymbals But Lots of Fun
Posted 4/13/2009 by Rhonda

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We have fallen in love with instruments at our house since my two year old began taking Kindermusik and Music Together classes. The triangle sounds great. The cymbals were a disappointment. They don't make a real sound, but a gentle thud. Overall, the instruments are really nice. I think every home with little ones should have a set.

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Great Title!
Posted 4/7/2009 by Gwendolyn Possinger

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I think it includes the perfect band "basics" for a child and it's colorful and fun.

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Mostly fun
Posted 3/30/2009 by Michelle Kluczinske

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This toy was such a great value. Of course you can't expect exceptional quality and the maracas are strangely quiet. My 11 month old daughter had similar instruments in a Music Together class and she loves these.

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Nice toys
Posted 3/6/2009 by Christina

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Good quality, my almost 2 yr old loves to make music

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Great toy!
Posted 12/29/2008 - GRANDPARENT

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My grandson loved this toy and has spent hours playing with it. He enjoys it when the whole family plays the instruments with him.

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 11/18/2008 by Vicki Cecala

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Great product for a great price!

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 10/21/2008 by Jill Wilson

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My son loves the instruments and the sounds - even the box itself. Sadly, though, the tambourine has a hole in it. All the other instruments seem quite durable. (Note from Fat Brain Toys: Percussion toys with sweet repercussions. Melissa & Doug provide replacements for all defective products.)

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great product!
Posted 10/3/2008 by lavonne beebe

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I got this for my three year old, and he absolutely loves it! Everything is very well made and durable. I have come to love melissa and doug items.

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instruments
Posted 9/24/2008 by yves salomon

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we thought the maracas were sub-par. even when shaken really hard the music is very faint. we've bought others from another company and they were much better. all teh other products were great and worked as we expected and would have liked.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 9/22/2008 by Manuela Aponte

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I was disappointed. The maracas are pretty to look at, but have a very weak sound.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 9/17/2008 by Amy Gerak

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Very good quality and variety.

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Great product!
Posted 9/4/2008 by Erika Crosby

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Quality product! My one year old son LOVES his new instruments!

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 8/25/2008 by Dana - EDUCATOR

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When I saw this online I knew I had to get it!!! When I received it in the mail and opened it the kids I nanny were all over it! The instruments are well made and create wonderful sounds!! I would definitley suggest this item to anyone with kids. It's a great set of instruments for young kids who love music! We like to march to music and play, shake and bang!!

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Great Value
Posted 7/13/2008 by Amy Faben-Wade

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The band in a box set has become a fast favorite of my 13 month old sons. He loves banging the instruments around and making music. I love that the product seems to be of high quality and can stand up to his clanging and banging. This is a great value for the money as well.

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new & exciting
Posted 7/9/2008 by Dr. Silverman

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My kids love playing with the new instruments. I have quads so taking them to music classes is a challenge. This is a great opportunity to let them play at home with music.

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Review of Band in a Box
Posted 6/30/2008 by Eileen Ellis

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I love the diversity of instruments. The quality is excellent. My son is only 10.5 months old, but I purchased this toy for him thinking that he can enjoy it now and also for the next few years to come. The only instrument that I am less impressed with is the Super Guiro. It only has 5-6 ridges. It would be cooler if it were more like the real latin percussion instrument.

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 6/22/2008 by Kevin Ranes

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I was disappointed that the wooden box does not have a top on it.

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Band in a Box
Posted 6/17/2008

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Great idea at a nice price. We presented this gift to a family friend for his birthday - there were 4 children playing with it (with normal vigor). They all loved it. The only problem was that almost immediately the clacker had an issue, one of the strings that keeps the tension on the 2 flapping wood pieces broke. Otherwise, a great gift and toy.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 6/5/2008 by Jamie Michaud

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My kids love the Band in a Box but I have noticed that the product is not of the highest quality. The tambourine keeps dropping the wood filler that they used to keep the metal post in place for the cymbals parts (or whatever they are called). I was lucky and found the wood filler (it is tiny) and was able to stick it back in, but I cannot image that this is going to be the end of this problem. I guess you could always fill the hole with something better but you should not have to. It should stay together by itself. Otherwise it is great and I really like that there are enough parts so my 3 boys do not fight over them.

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Excellent!
Posted 6/5/2008 by CZ

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I have had this now for a couple weeks. It has stood up to a beating by my 18 month old and 3 year old. It has a nice variety. Everything works great. The quality is good. My kids are having a blast playing the instruments. They love it!

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Nice Instrument Set
Posted 6/4/2008 by Melissa R.

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This set is nicely constructed. Good selection of instruments. I appreciate that Melissa and Doug toys use non-toxic finishes. I much prefer wood toys to plastic, as well. The cymbals are smaller than I expected but otherwise everything works great. I hope it will last my children for years!

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Band In A Box - Excellent!
Posted 4/21/2008 by Sally

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The band in a box is an excellent product. I gave this to my 2 year old for his birthday. He loves it. He has played with it everyday since he received it. Each instrument is perfect for little hands. He has so much fun making music.

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Recommend the Band in a Box
Posted 3/9/2008 by Pamela

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The quality is great and the whole family joins in to play marching band. My 2 year old really loves them.

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Band In A Box
Posted 2/5/2008 by Mary Patricia Aul

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The band in a Box did not survive 5 minutes without the paper covered tambourine receiving a foot(from an 18 lb toddler) going right through it causing it to be useless!

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Band In A Box Delight
Posted 2/4/2008 by Jennifer

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I purchased Band in a Box for my 15 month old. I was very impressed with the quality of the instruments. We have had the toy for over two months now and it looks just as good as the day we opened it. My daughter plays with it daily. It is a great introduction to music and rhythm. If your child enjoys music of any kind, this toy is sure to be a hit.

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Alphabet Sound Puzzle
Posted 2/2/2008 by Shelly Reim

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Works well as long as product used in a brightly lit room. Shadows moving over the puzzle will cause other letters to sound off. This seemed to confuse my child at times.

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Band In A Box
Posted 1/30/2008 by Zoran Naskov

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I really like the Band in a Box. This is the 2nd set we have purchased. It is a quality, wooden product at a good price. I have 2 children, ages 5 and 7, and they have a great time being in a "band" when their friends come over.

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Excellent Quality And Construction
Posted 1/20/2008 by Andrew E. Malone

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The band in a box collection was exceptionally well made and charming. It is not as loud as my wife and I feared when we initially ordered it. Our two girls certainly enjoyed playing with them for hours on end. Excellent. Highly recommended.

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Nice Product
Posted 1/19/2008 by Olivia Dahl Cobian

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My kids love to play the instruments and make music.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 1/17/2008 by Tammie Woody

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The product was great. The maracas were a little softer than we expected (which is probably good for parents!) My two year old loved this set and plays with it every day!

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 1/16/2008 by Marianne - GRANDPARENT

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Some of the instruments have very little sound. I would next time order them individually. And omit a couple of the instruments.

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Band In A Box
Posted 1/15/2008 by Sarah

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This was a first birthday gift for my daughter. Her father, uncle and I all enjoyed it. It's still a little old for her, but I'm sure we'll get years of use out of the band in a box.

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Best Band Set, If Imperfect
Posted 1/14/2008 by Mark A.

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This high quality Band in a Box offers more instruments (and of higher quality) than most band collections. The Good: The tambourine is better sounding than any other band kit tambourines that I've tried; nice construction. The drum sound is surprisingly rich. Wooden clacker is sturdy and fairly loud. The kit also features a triangle and striker with adequate tone and firm construction. The cymbals are a little weak, but sliding them apart with glancing blows yields passable rings. The Not As Good: The wooden percussion tube is monotoned, and should provide a bit more variety for its bulk. The maracas, while very large and easy for an adult to grip are a bit cumbersome for young hands and are too quiet. I found another pair that are half the size (perfect for toddlers) and twice as loud without being irritating. The open wooden box is nicely made with green fabric inside. My 3 year old daughter immediately emptied it of instruments, and converted it into grassy fenced "corral" for her plastic horsies. Overall a nice band package. My daughter eventually enjoyed all of the musical instruments. I'd suggest losing the percussion tube and adding two small drumsticks for the tambourine, finding better/smaller maracas, and adding a simple wooden flute or kazoo. It would easily be worth twice the price while enhancing the musical fun.

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Great Set
Posted 1/9/2008 by Mother of 1 year old

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This is an absolutely wonderful set! I never imagined that my one year old daughter would be so into it. She spends a lot of time with this toy. She prefers this set over many of her fancier electronic gadgets. I love that she is developing a love for music and having a great time along the way. The instruments are very well constructed. She tends to be a bit rough with them, and they are still in great condition.

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Cool Music
Posted 1/8/2008 by Deborah Walker

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The toddler music-lover in our group is a little too young to operate the clapper. (It must be shaken quickly and with sufficient force to make it clap.) He adores the triangle and cymbals. All pieces are a big hit with the school-aged kids. We expect our toddler to grow into using the clapper. A half-dozen budding musicians can play simultaneously--one more can be the director. Also a big hit for "Little Einsteins" fans. My husband and I like the use of real wood and metal. We're tired of plastic, particularly in musical instruments for which the plastic changes the sound and feel of the instrument. I read elsewhere that these toys can break. Yes, the maracas are somewhat delicate, but we've just taken that as an opportunity to teach our children to be gentle with musical instruments and that's working so far.

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Information about Band in a Box
Posted 12/17/2007 by Steven Spiegel

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My 3 year old twin grandchildren love this toy. However my son and daughter-in- law want earplugs for their birthdays. Great fun, lots of noise. It's nice to be a grandparent. The grandkids go home. Ah, peace and quiet. It goes to show you, sometimes there is justice in the world.

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Band In A Box
Posted 12/17/2007 by Shayna Wellington

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This is a great product! There are 6 different instruments and my 17 month old loves them all. She has played with them daily since she opened the box, and I can tell that she won't get tired of it quickly. The toys are well made and it's a great assortment.

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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 12/14/2007 by Debra Flock - GRANDPARENT

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Love it! Well constructed. Should last.

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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 10/16/2007 by Elaine B. Sharp

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The instruments are high quality and very attractive to the eye. The manufacturer is "Melissa and Doug" a brand we have trusted for years. My 2 year old granddaughter loves them and will appreciate them even more when she is older. The only thing that could be improved is it would have been nice to have a lid on the box so that the instruments would be contained.

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Band In a Box
Posted 10/16/2007

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Both my 3 year old and 1 year old love this product. Each item is made of high quality material and keeps them busy as they 'trade' the items between each other. We regularly have bands in our house and march around together with these items. I highly recommend it!

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Great Travel Toy
Posted 8/30/2007 by Rachel

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The one year old birthday boy loves playing the different instruments and hearing the different sounds! And his parents like it so much that this is one of the few toys they are taking with them to India!

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Band in a Box - Wonderful Toy!
Posted 4/16/2007 by Ellie's Grandmother

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My one year old granddaughter attends a music class where she has been introduced to similar instruments. When she saw the Band in the Box she became very excited and wanted to play with all the instruments immediately. She is absolutely delighted with herself as she "makes her own music". She happily entertains herself by switching instruments and making various sounds. It seems this will be a favorite for some time to come!

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Band in a Box
Posted 4/12/2007 by Chris Stiner

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This is a wonderful set of instruments - particularly the cymbals and the triangle. I recommend it to anyone looking for a good basic set of musical instruments for their child.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 4/8/2007

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All wood, good quality products. My daughter likes the instruments, but also likes regular pots and pans. The best part is that we can have a jam session when her friends come over.

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Great Durable Toy!
Posted 4/8/2007 by Aurit

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Very durable, quality instruments, the kids (all ages) love playing with them. The clacker didn't work too well. I wish the box was better made - one side of it broke, and it would have been nice if it came with a cover.

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Band in a Box
Posted 3/4/2007 by Julia Murtha

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I bought this for my ten month old daughter. There are a few instruments that she is not ready for, but she loves the tambourine and the maracas. All of the instruments are well made.

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Well Made & Wonderful!
Posted 3/2/2007 by Andrea

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I purchased this package of instruments to use in our homeschool music class. My children love music and were so excited to have the opportunity to play real instruments at home. I highly recommend this product.

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High Quality Product
Posted 2/26/2007

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Doug and Melissa products are very well made. They can stand up to the rough handling of toddlers. This product is educational and active. It should be popular with almost any toddler.

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Fun
Posted 2/20/2007

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I purchased this item for my 10 month old son to learn beat and tempo. Though he is still too young to play those instruments, he loves clapping hands when his grandmom plays them. He definitely enjoys it.

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Great Toy and Gift!
Posted 2/7/2007 by Michelle

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This is a great musical introduction for toddlers. My daughter is in a Kindermusik class, and these instruments are featured. So I got her the Band in a Box, and she loves it! I love Melissa and Doug toys, and this did not disappoint. I even purchased two as gifts for friends.

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Cute
Posted 2/5/2007 by Chris Barbieri

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The instruments themselves are cute and functional, but I was disappointed in the box, probably due to my own fault. I assumed it was a carrying case box that would have a top.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 2/5/2007 by Paige

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Our daughter loves the Band In A Box and plays with it every day.

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Band in a Box
Posted 2/1/2007 by Lisa Shaeffer

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A cute collection for my three year old grandson. He loves to make music, and this is a great way to try out some percussion.

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Well Made, Sturdy Instruments
Posted 1/25/2007 by Tricia Scott

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I love this toy! And better yet, my 3 year old loves this toy! The instruments are well made, sturdy and obviously built to last. I have ordered a few Melissa & Doug products lately and have been very impressed with the quality. I definitely recommend them.

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Wonderful Toy For A Toddler!
Posted 1/11/2007 by Jason Brugger

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My 2 1/2 year old loves this set. We put in a CD of her favorite music, or set our keyboard on demo mode, and "play along" by tapping or rattling out a rhythm with these percussion instruments. The only exception is the tambourine, which she has decided (for some reason) is a platform on which to stand whilst playing the other instruments. Fortunately it is sturdy enough that it hasn't broken (yet).

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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 12/25/2006 by Dorothy J Olshefski

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My Grandchildren love the Band in the Box, We have a great deal of fun with all the instruments. The only problem I see right now is they already lost the string for the triangle. In another set I have from a different Co. there is a small hole in the top of the triangle to hold the string, therefore not to be lost. I would buy another set.

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Band in a Box
Posted 12/25/2006 by Shelley

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The instruments immediately caught the attention of my almost 2 year old. Once shown how to use each of them, she played them and kept going back to them to play some more. Note: This was in the midst of opening other Christmas presents - which makes that even more meaningful. The quality appears to be very good.

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Band in a Box
Posted 12/22/2006

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Band in a Box was a huge success! The little tyke was absolutely delighted with all of the amazing sounds she could create! A great imaginative toy!

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Information about Band in a Box
Posted 12/20/2006 by Bruce Swenson

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It passed the biggest test - The two year old recipient loved it, and it stood up to her less than careful usage.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 11/19/2006 by Jennifer

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My daughter takes a music class, and they use these exact instruments. She loves to play with them as do her playgroup friends.

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Great
Posted 11/17/2006

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Band in the box was exactly what the product was portrayed to be and very high quality. It has provided endless fun for mom, sister and brother.

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High Quality And Very Cute!
Posted 11/17/2006 by Rose Heard

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My nephew loved it. The instruments are very high quality and just the right size for a kid. He loves to dance and play the instruments, and they come in a handy box.

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Band in a Box
Posted 11/16/2006 by Rebecca Fentress

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The contents of this product were exceptional.

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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 11/16/2006 by Jennifer L. Vandenburgh

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My child loves this product. Very well made.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 11/16/2006

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We are extremely happy with the Band in a Box. Our little pumpkin has been quite enthusiastic.

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Melissa and Doug Band in a Box
Posted 11/14/2006 by Stephanie Hill

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Great product. We have always loved all of the Melissa and Doug products. Well made and cute. I wish it wasn't quite so loud, but it is the natue of the toy!

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Looks Great!
Posted 11/14/2006 by Denise Joyce

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It looks great! Very nice quality and a wide variety of instruments. I'll probably get another one in a couple years for my own son when he is old enough.

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Band in a Box
Posted 11/12/2006 by Matthew Romney

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The product was great in lots of ways. The band items are fun and easy for children to use and enjoy. The products lack a little bit in sound. Perhaps they were made to produce a more muted sound? The maracas sound not quite filled as they should and the cymbal is muted. Otherwise, we enjoy them immensely.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 11/4/2006

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I bought this for my niece's 2nd birthday. She loves playing with it! So does her 6 year old brother. There are enough pieces that they can share and play at the same time.

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Band in a Box
Posted 10/27/2006 by Carole D - RELATIVE

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I am very pleased with the Band in a Box. I purchased it to play marching band with my grandchildren. They love it. Everything is well constructed and the wooden box holding the instruments is very convenient.

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Product review of Band in a Box
Posted 10/22/2006 by Sophie Harvey Butera

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I was a little dissapointed in the box. I thought maybe the box would have a lid on it so that the instruments would be contained which would prevent them from falling out of the box when you store it away. The instruments themselves are fine, although there is nothing that original or creative about them.

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 10/11/2006 by Nancy Martin

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It is a good set for young children to use for playtime. My children love the instruments. Their ages range from 2 1/2 to 6 1/2 years old.

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Band in a Box Great for Toddlers!
Posted 10/9/2006 by Heather Huber

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My 15 month old loves these toys. He can't get enough of them. The only thing that I would recommend to the manufacturer would be to include a drum. But, the value of this toy is amazing!

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Great Product
Posted 9/27/2006 by Plannerben

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Good, inexpensive, high-quality musical instruments for your kid to bang on.

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Great Music Toy
Posted 9/21/2006 by Dana Michelle McPherson

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My kids both love music and this was a big hit. So many different types of instruments to play that it keeps them busy for a long time...and has stopped them from banging on my pots and pans!

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Great Instruments for Kids
Posted 9/14/2006

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These are great sounding musical toys. We like that they are made out of metal and wood. They are much more authentic than plastic versions. We actually bought 3 boxes and separated them and gave them away as party favors at our son's 3 year birthday party. This was a much better gift than a bag full of candy and throw-away plastic trinkets.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 9/12/2006

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During my Music Together classes for babies and pre-schoolers, we have a "play along" song. These brightly colored instruments are kept in a box and dumped out for the children to select and use. Some are played as instruments, some are used more "creatively" and the very youngest of my musicians just taste them (then these get wiped with a disinfectant cloth). When the song is over, the children bring the instruments and put them back in the box, some more gently than others. In addition to being very attractive and perfect for instrument play, they are durable. The children love them and so do I.

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What a Value!
Posted 8/14/2006 by K. Porsche

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Band in a box was a great purchase for us. With six different instruments, there was no problems with our two daughters sharing. They love to make music and this purchase was great for them. The instruments are varied and sturdy. We couldn't be happier!

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 8/9/2006 by Erin Netteland-Sandvig

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We love Melissa & Doug Products. The Band in a Box is fun, and better yet it makes lots of noise. We're not sure who likes it more, our daughter or us.

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Information about Band in a Box
Posted 8/2/2006 by Myoungbae Chang

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It was nice. I really liked it. Thanks.

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Lots of Musical Fun
Posted 8/1/2006 by Guzel

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I bought the Band in a Box for my two year old daughter. Even though the appropriate age is 3+ yrs, she enjoys playing with the fun musical instruments, especially with cymbals and a triangle. I highly recommend this set!

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How much fun can a 2 year old have???
Posted 7/24/2006 by Elizabeth Bennett

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When my little nephew opened "his" box the whole event was perfect! I had ordered this Band in a Box for his second birthday. He lives in Florida, and I live in Seattle. Shipping was perfect - the box arrived at 4 p.m. on his birthday and I got to watch via teleconference on the internet! This little boy shook the rattles played the tambourine, and all in all, demonstrated the full ability to use these percussive instruments to fulfill my two goals: (1) his immense pleasure and (2) pushing my poor sister's sanity on out the door! Thanks for a wonderful birthday experience, Fat Brain Toys!

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Review of Band in Box
Posted 3/28/2006 by Julie Beck

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Great fun! Good quality. Only issue I had was that every item was attached into the "box" with multiple twisties and it took forever to untwist them all.

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A rating of Band in a Box
Posted 3/28/2006 by Jean Bartle

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It is a great product. All items are well made and great for little hands. My son loves this toy!

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Review for Band in a Box
Posted 2/28/2006 by Allison Meyerson

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We just gave this toy to our son for his first birthday, and it's wonderful! The instruments are simple, but the variety is perfect. It's a perfect toy to share, since there are enough instruments for a group....or, it's easy to play solo too.

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Band in a Box Product
Posted 2/17/2006 by Patricia Falino

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Excellent product.

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My rating of Band in a Box
Posted 6/11/2009 by Diane Jones

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First I appreciate the eco friendly paints that are safe for my child. I appreciate that the colors are brilliant and therfore encourage him to engage with play. The quality of the product is sturdy and the music generated is authentic ~ my child plays with these musical instruments for long stretches of time. I highly recommend this wonderful product for children.

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Band in a Box
Posted 3/24/2009 by Charity Bailey

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I am very impressed with the quality of these instruments. I know the Melissa and Doug brand and these instruments are just as good as everything else I have purchased. I bought this as a gift for my 4 year old son. He really likes all the instruments. I was surprised at how quiet the instruments are. The toys obviously still make noise but its not that bad. My only complaint is that I wish the box had a lid, maybe something that hinged. Overall I am very happy with the purchase and my son seems to be as well.

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music making
Posted 9/25/2008 by Nicole Vowels

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We are so pleased and delighted with these instruments. They sound great and are yet very sturdy and kid friendly. A well made product. We will be recommending this toy for others.

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