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product_id: 22835392
title: "Caterpillar Xylophone Musical Toy with Wooden Mallets 15.25\" x 6.5\" x 1.5\", Blue"
brand: "melissa & doug"
price: "$54.92"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Melissa & Doug"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/22835392-caterpillar-xylophone-musical-toy-with-wooden-mallets-15-25-x
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 8 vibrant rainbow keys Full octave musical range Durable natural wood build Caterpillar Xylophone Musical Toy with Wooden Mallets 15.25" x 6.5" x 1.5", Blue

**Brand:** melissa & doug
**Price:** $54.92
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Ignite your child's inner musician with every colorful tap!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Caterpillar Xylophone Musical Toy with Wooden Mallets 15.25" x 6.5" x 1.5", Blue by melissa & doug
- **How much does it cost?** $54.92 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- melissa & doug enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted melissa & doug brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smart Storage Design:** Wooden mallets double as caterpillar antennas, keeping playtime tidy and fun.
- • **Octave of Opportunity:** Eight distinct notes introduce foundational musical concepts for budding maestros.
- • **Screen-Free Sensory Play:** Encourages fine motor skills and auditory perception without digital distractions.
- • **Colorful Creativity Unleashed:** Bright rainbow keys inspire early music exploration and artistic expression.
- • **Perfect Gift for Preschoolers:** Ideal for ages 3-6, blending education and play for the modern mindful parent.

## Overview

Melissa & Doug's Caterpillar Xylophone is a vibrant, wooden musical toy featuring 8 rainbow-colored keys spanning a full octave. Designed for children ages 3 to 6, it promotes early music learning, fine motor skills, and creative play. The cleverly designed wooden mallets store as the caterpillar’s antennas, combining functionality with playful charm. This screen-free instrument is a top choice for parents seeking engaging, educational toys that foster auditory perception and artistic expression.

## Description

Product Description This colorful xylophone is a child's ideal first introduction to music! Mallets in hand, children can explore simple music concepts through creative play, becoming familiar with an octave, intervals, and rhythms. Over time, this little caterpillar will help children develop an appreciation for sound and music! The nifty wooden mallets store neatly in the xylophone itself to look like the caterpillar's antennas. From the Manufacturer From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose. Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

Review: Perfect for the music loving toddler - Purchased for daughter's 3rd birthday - packaging was very easy to open. Sound quality is not as great as I would expect, but for a toy that does get "kid handled" a lot, it seems to be holding up well to daily use. Colors are very bright and vibrant, though within the first day of use the red on the mallets has started to chip off. Kiddos are having a great time playing with it. Mom appreciates that it isn't too loud since it gets played so often!
Review: Great toy - This has become one of my 2 yr old's favorite toys. We bought it months ago and he still plays with it almost daily. He enjoys playing music and singing. Colors are vibrant and the caterpillar design is very cute. Great material and good size for toddler.

## Features

- Rainbow-colored xylophone
- Includes an octave of notes
- Self-storing wooden mallets become the caterpillar’s antennas
- Helps children explore simple musical concepts; great for creative play, artistic expression, and fine motor skills
- Makes a great gift for preschoolers, ages 3 to 6, for hands-on, screen-free play

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B012WE5NNU |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,265 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #18 in Kids' Drum & Percussion Instruments |
| Brand Name | Melissa & Doug |
| Color | Multi-color |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,642 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Auditory Perception, Color Recognition, Fine Motor Skills, Fine motor Skills, Letter Recognition |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00000772089647 |
| Included Components | xylophone, 2 wooden mallets, song card |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Instrument | Xylophone |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 5.25 x 10.38 x 19.63 inches |
| Item Type Name | Musical Instruments |
| Item Weight | 440 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Melissa and Doug |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 72 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 36 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 8964 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material Type | Wood |
| Model Number | 8964 |
| Number of Keys | 8 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Number of settings | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Set Name | Single Set |
| Size | 1.7 x 6.2 x 17.8 |
| Sub Brand | Doug |
| Subject Character | Doug |
| Theme | Animal, Music |
| UPC | 000772089647 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

![Caterpillar Xylophone Musical Toy with Wooden Mallets 15.25" x 6.5" x 1.5", Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61rhQt7zk9L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are the keys removable?**
A: no they are not

**Q: Is this in tune?**
A: It is a children's toy, but should sound in tune as all the chords are not the same but it's to the magnitude of a professional instrument

**Q: Are the 8 colored keys/bars made of metal or wood?**
A: The 8 colored keys are metal. They are attached to the wood base with a plastic insert and plastic rivets.

**Q: Where is the xylophone manufactured?**
A: If you need to ask, it’s probably not the toy for you

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the music loving toddler
*by E***. on March 27, 2026*

Purchased for daughter's 3rd birthday - packaging was very easy to open. Sound quality is not as great as I would expect, but for a toy that does get "kid handled" a lot, it seems to be holding up well to daily use. Colors are very bright and vibrant, though within the first day of use the red on the mallets has started to chip off. Kiddos are having a great time playing with it. Mom appreciates that it isn't too loud since it gets played so often!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great toy
*by Z***N on April 3, 2026*

This has become one of my 2 yr old's favorite toys. We bought it months ago and he still plays with it almost daily. He enjoys playing music and singing. Colors are vibrant and the caterpillar design is very cute. Great material and good size for toddler.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sturdy!
*by A***R on March 24, 2026*

2.5 yr old plays with this every single morning! Love that the mallets can be stored and considering he throws it off the counter regularly and it’s still in great shape I’d say the quality is very good!

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*Store origin: US*
*Last updated: 2026-07-10*