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My 18-month-old won't put this down — the wooden frame is light enough for her to shake with one hand and the jingles aren't annoyingly loud. The bright colours hold up well even after being dragged around the garden.

The painted lion face is what sold my daughter on it, and the wooden frame feels solid enough to survive her drumming phase. The jingles are bright without being piercing, which I appreciate after an hour of play.

My toddler grabbed this and started shaking it before I could even unwrap the rest of the package—the cheerful lion face made her smile instantly. It's lightweight enough for her small hands, and the bright colors hold her attention while she figures out how to make noise with it.