Pull-Down Music Boxes for Babies: Why the Cause-and-Effect Makes All the Difference

Pull-down (non-electronic) music boxes provide 3 great things: 

#1
Clear sound (no speaker static)

#2
Auditory cause and effect (pulling -> music)

#3
Pretty music (that doesn't drive us crazy!)

We love finding pull-down music boxes with a variety of volumes and melodies.

We try to keep a few within baby's reach all day, and incorporate some into our routines.

They also make wonderful timers or transitional devices - when the song finishes, so does that particular activity. It's something that a baby can more easily understand and anticipate.

They also make wonderful timers or transitional devices - when the song finishes, so does that particular activity.

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While they're pricier than regular stuffed animals, we've really limited the number of regular stuffed animals we buy, in favor of having a few music boxes.

Music boxes also make lovely gifts! So, they're nice additions to holiday wish lists for friends and family.

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