We love pull-down music boxes!

Here's a round-up of the music boxes we're using.

#1 - Lullaby Bird Pull Musical Toy

We love this sweet songbird music box by Manhattan Toy®. Pull down on the ring under the nest to activate the music (and reveal 3 eggs!). Crinkly leaves provide another sound element.

Song: Mozart's Lullaby

Qualities:  The song is clearer, and longer, than we expected. It's a pretty lullaby, but lively enough to use at any time of day.

Volume: This is the loudest on our list.

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#2 - Button Bunny Pull Musical Toy

This stylish bunny by Manhattan Toy® hops over a mushroom. Pull down on the mushroom to activate the music. This is the easiest for our baby to pull down herself.

Song: Brahms Lullaby

Qualities: This is the shortest of our music boxes, and plays a classic lullaby most Americans instantly recognize.   

Volume: This is one of the quietest on our list.

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#3 - Hug and Tug Musical Bug

This colorful bug by Infantino® is so much fun.  Pull down on the bug's head to activate the music. The mirror, knots, rings, and big smiling face are nice additional features. We played this many times a day, for months, and ended up buying a second when it wore out.

Song: Toy Symphony (Allegro)

Qualities: The song is intricate, pretty, longer than we expected, and very lively.

Volume: This is the second loudest on our list.

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#4 - Lenny Lamb Music Box

This soothing lamb by Steiff bears the famous bright yellow tag.  Pull down on the white ring to activate the music. Lenny Lamb dons a green bandana, and a peaceful soothing expression. (The Steiff lambs with different colored bandanas play different melodies.) Steiff is known for quality stuffed animals, and the music box is removable to allow for washing.

When Lenny Lamb went on sale, we scooped him up.

Song: Lalelu

Qualities: This is a German lullaby that was unfamiliar to us. The song is pretty, calm, and soothing.  

Volume: This is one of the quietest on our list.

$48.95 at steiffusa.com