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product_id: 1965366
title: "Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - Award Winning Durable Wooden Musical Pounding Toy for Toddlers"
brand: "hape"
price: "A$99"
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reviews_count: 10
category: "Hape"
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# 8-note xylophone scale safe non-toxic finish durable solid wood build Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - Award Winning Durable Wooden Musical Pounding Toy for Toddlers

**Brand:** hape
**Price:** A$99
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Tap into toddler genius with every pound and note!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - Award Winning Durable Wooden Musical Pounding Toy for Toddlers by hape
- **How much does it cost?** A$99 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/1965366-pound-and-tap-bench-with-slide-out-xylophone-award-winning)

## Best For

- hape enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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

## Key Features

- • **Award-Winning Design:** Trusted by parents and toddlers alike, this toy ranks top in hammering & pounding categories.
- • **Built to Last & Safe:** Crafted from premium solid wood with non-toxic finishes, designed to endure toddler energy.
- • **Versatile Play Modes:** Slide out the xylophone for solo jam sessions or use the pounding bench for interactive play.
- • **Developmentally Smart:** Encourages fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creative exploration from 12 months up.
- • **Multi-Sensory Musical Fun:** Pound balls to create a soothing xylophone melody that sparks early rhythm skills.

## Overview

The Hape Pound & Tap Bench is an award-winning wooden musical toy designed for toddlers aged 12 months to 3 years. It features a durable solid wood construction with a non-toxic finish, combining a pounding bench with a slide-out 8-note xylophone. This multifunctional toy promotes motor skill development, creativity, and early musical exploration, making it a top-rated choice among parents and toddlers.

## Description

Product Description Hape Pound & Tap Bench with Slide Out Xylophone - Award Winning Durable Wooden Musical Pounding Toy for Toddlers, Multifunctional and Bright Colours, Yellow Brand Story By Hape P.when('A').execute(function(A) { A.on('a:expander:toggle_description:toggle:collapse', function(data) { window.scroll(0, data.expander.$expander[0].offsetTop-100); }); }); From the Manufacturer Pounding on Hape's Pound and Tap Bench sends the balls tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. Durable child safe paint finish and solid wood construction are hallmarks of Hape toys. Hape's toys stimulate children through every stage of development and help nurture and develop their natural abilities. All Hape products sold in North America meet or exceed all applicable safety standards. See more

Review: Favorite Toy - We gave this to my daughter for her 1st birthday and she LOVED it. It was the perfect gift for her developmental stage. She favored it over all her other gifts (and other toys) and spent long sessions playing with it daily. She's 15 months now, and still loves playing with it. This is a great bang for your buck toy. The balls are just the right size for her hand, and loves those on their own (she has many balls, but favors these). She's always carrying them around the house. Pushing the balls through the holes is really fun to her. You have to push just a little to get them to go through, it's a good challenge, but it never frustrates her. She always claps when they go in. The xylophone tinkling as it rolls down is very satisfying. It's also fun on it's own to make music. Then the hammer option is another element that she thinks is fun. All these things help her develop her motor movements. It's a smart toy. It combines the Montessori ball drop, music, hammer, etc. Can't say enough great things about this toy. Quality is fabulous and it looks nice. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. (My mom's dog chewed up one of the balls, but we were able to order a replacement set that fit perfect from Hape.)
Review: Excellent quality, cool toy! - We love this toy! Honestly I think it's my favorite toy my kiddo owns, lol. My toddler who is now 20 months, has had this toy for a little over 6 months now and still plays with is almost daily. The craftsmanship is wonderful, it's extremely sturdy, I've caught the little guy briefly standing on it(until mom comes running over to stop him, of course) multiple times and he's 25 pounds. Even all the removable parts and constructed very well. You can tell that this company really cares about quality. Here's a breakdown of how the toy works: when the xylophone and the balls are all in place, the child hammers each ball through (takes a 2-3 taps) and the ball rolls down the xylophone hitting the metal pieces making a pleasant sound on its way. It's very easy to use, and it's an easy concept for the learning toddler. I'd say at 1 year and up is a great age, earlier than that maybe just the xylophone part and close monitoring with the hammer as it could pose a choking hazard (long handle). The xylophone is removable if the child feels like just a jam sesh on it which is great, it has a little handle for easy portability and my little one likes to just run around with it sometimes. Another great thing is that other objects work fine at making music on this xylophone, even a plastic megablox piece for example, which allows a little room for creativity and exploration of materials. I do wish they sold extra wooden balls though, or maybe if it came with an extra set. If your playroom, or toy box is anything like mine, there are lots of little things and stuff like that can easily get seperated and temporarily misplaced. After all this time, that is the only draw back for me. (...)

## Features

- Pound the balls and they will drop on the xylophone, tinkling out a pleasant scale of notes
- Pull out the xylophone and play a tune directly on the keys
- Great fun exploring rhythm and melodies
- Hape finishes are all non-toxic, child safe, and of the highest quality
- For ages 12 months - 3 years

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00712O2D6 |
| Batteries | 1 Unknown batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,085 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #9 in Hammering & Pounding Toys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (18,462) |
| Department | Toys & Games |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 2.64 pounds |
| Item model number | E0305 |
| Manufacturer | Hape |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 months - 3 years |
| Product Dimensions | 9.45 x 5.91 x 5.31 inches |
| Release date | March 20, 2012 |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will the balls fit insdie the mouth of a 15 month old child?**
A: Yes! My child put one of the balls in her mouth at 10 months. We had to take it away. Now we just let her play with the xylophone and hammer part.

**Q: Where is this product made?**
A: Under product description, China is listed as the country of origin. For the price, these are certainly not made in Switzerland.

**Q: how can I purchase extra balls?**
A: You can purchase a replacement set (Current price $10 (Prime) here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M04YTFG I actually found that the balls which fit my twin nephews' other ball drop toys fit this toy. I purchased these for them and they LOVE that they shake and add an extra dimension to the noise of this toy. The only drawback is that these don't have "green" and they are plastic. Currently they are $8 (Prime) for a set of extras. They do hold up very well though considering the twins fight over them constantly and bang them around with the hammer and any other toy they can find. I don't advise smashing them hard though and always supervise play. https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Activity-Balls-Replacements-Action/dp/B01JDZYXGY/

**Q: What are the balls made of - plastic? wood?**
A: The balls are made of wood.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite Toy
*by A***R on February 13, 2021*

We gave this to my daughter for her 1st birthday and she LOVED it. It was the perfect gift for her developmental stage. She favored it over all her other gifts (and other toys) and spent long sessions playing with it daily. She's 15 months now, and still loves playing with it. This is a great bang for your buck toy. The balls are just the right size for her hand, and loves those on their own (she has many balls, but favors these). She's always carrying them around the house. Pushing the balls through the holes is really fun to her. You have to push just a little to get them to go through, it's a good challenge, but it never frustrates her. She always claps when they go in. The xylophone tinkling as it rolls down is very satisfying. It's also fun on it's own to make music. Then the hammer option is another element that she thinks is fun. All these things help her develop her motor movements. It's a smart toy. It combines the Montessori ball drop, music, hammer, etc. Can't say enough great things about this toy. Quality is fabulous and it looks nice. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. (My mom's dog chewed up one of the balls, but we were able to order a replacement set that fit perfect from Hape.)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent quality, cool toy!
*by J***. on January 28, 2016*

We love this toy! Honestly I think it's my favorite toy my kiddo owns, lol. My toddler who is now 20 months, has had this toy for a little over 6 months now and still plays with is almost daily. The craftsmanship is wonderful, it's extremely sturdy, I've caught the little guy briefly standing on it(until mom comes running over to stop him, of course) multiple times and he's 25 pounds. Even all the removable parts and constructed very well. You can tell that this company really cares about quality. Here's a breakdown of how the toy works: when the xylophone and the balls are all in place, the child hammers each ball through (takes a 2-3 taps) and the ball rolls down the xylophone hitting the metal pieces making a pleasant sound on its way. It's very easy to use, and it's an easy concept for the learning toddler. I'd say at 1 year and up is a great age, earlier than that maybe just the xylophone part and close monitoring with the hammer as it could pose a choking hazard (long handle). The xylophone is removable if the child feels like just a jam sesh on it which is great, it has a little handle for easy portability and my little one likes to just run around with it sometimes. Another great thing is that other objects work fine at making music on this xylophone, even a plastic megablox piece for example, which allows a little room for creativity and exploration of materials. I do wish they sold extra wooden balls though, or maybe if it came with an extra set. If your playroom, or toy box is anything like mine, there are lots of little things and stuff like that can easily get seperated and temporarily misplaced. After all this time, that is the only draw back for me. (...)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality!
*by A***. on October 1, 2025*

Such a cute, fun toy! My daughter has appreciated different qualities of this toy at different ages.

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