Totstuff Bongo's

The chunky size is perfect for my 1-year-old's grip, and the bright color options keep her engaged for a good 10 minutes at a time. I love that it's sturdy enough to survive her enthusiastic banging.

My 14-month-old is obsessed with these bongos—she crawls over to them the second they're in sight. The 36-pound weight is actually a huge plus because she can pull herself up and lean on them without them tipping over. We've had them for three weeks and she's discovered the different sounds on each

The weight caught me off guard at first, but that actually makes it sturdy enough for my toddler to lean on while she bats at the drumheads. The multisensory sounds keep her engaged for a good ten minutes at a time, which is a win in my book.