What age is the Zoo Jamz Doggy Xylophone for?

VTech rates it for 1.5 to 4 years. The chunky keys and wide base suit toddlers who are just starting to hit things on purpose.

Does it need batteries?

Yes, for the lights and electronic sounds. Demo batteries are included, so it works right away, but you will need to replace them.

It is a toy. The keys play a do-re-mi scale and are not precisely tuned, so it suits first play rather than learning proper pitch.

The xylophone and one mallet, plus demo batteries. There is no music book or extra mallet.

Yes. VTech designed it to work alongside other Zoo Jamz instruments, so siblings can jam together.

Wipe the plastic body and keys with a damp cloth. Do not submerge it, because the electronics sit inside the body.

At eBay, for $10.00, 44% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 190 ratings.

8 stores we checked sell it, including Blain's Farm & Fleet, eBay, Kohl's, Macy's, Target.

$10.00at eBayObserved at 9:36 PM

44% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 10 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission.