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Musical Diego Dino wood toy is chock-full of sensory fun and noise-making activities. Features include 5-key metal xylophone, 2 spinning gears, 2wooden ladybugs that move along tracks, 1 detachable maraca tail, noise-making ridges on neck and back, and 4 double-sided rotating panels with numbers and objects. Diego comes with 1 wood mallet for playing the xylophone and scraping against the ridges along the top, back, and tail. Store the mallet atop the dino head when playtime is over. This artfully designed toy doubles as nursery room decor. Musical play encourages cause-and-effect learning while building motor skills and sensory development.
Returns and exchanges are accepted on this product within 30 days of the order date. Item must be returned unopened / unused, in its original packaging.
Originally founded in 1978 by Francis Goldwyn, Manhattan Toy pioneered the use of non-traditional fabrics in toy design and introduced delightful new body styles in soft toys. Now mom-owned with a female executive team, Manhattan Toy aims to bring joy to every day play. As early pioneers of play, they continue to create safe, sustainable, and inspired play essentials for early childhood.
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