Baby Einstein Hape Magic Touch Piano review

As a mum, I’m always on the lookout for toys that are not only fun but also spark curiosity and learning in my little one. With so many options out there, it can be hard to know what’s worth the investment and if my children will enjoy it for more than one day - especially when it comes to musical toys that promise to develop everything from motor skills to a love of rhythm but can cause an overwhelming load of noise for everyone in the house. That’s why I was excited to try out the Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano.

Testing the Baby Einstein Hape Magic Touch Piano

I’m a busy working mum of three children, ages 11, five, and 14 months. With such an age gap (and a superhero, dinosaur-loving middle boy), it was almost impossible to find any toys that would entice my older children to play with their baby sister for a short while - until we tested out the Baby Einstein Magic Touch Piano.

We have had the Magic Piano for a few weeks now, and it has proven to be a firm favourite in our household already. Yes, even my 11-year-old has enjoyed following the music cards and playing her baby sister some music. It’s been super sweet as a parent to watch those little moments, and it's something I didn’t expect to happen.

When the parcel was first delivered, I did think 'oh dear, this is going to be quite big', but the box was just extremely well packaged, so the item arrived with zero defects, which I’m always super grateful for, as once your child sees something new, they want it immediately! And Sofia could pretty much play with the toy straight away, as, other than removing it from the original packaging, which was as simple as cutting through two cable ties, she could get her little hands on it straight away. Minimal fuss to get the toy into her hands is a big pro for me as a parent, as sometimes when toys need building, assembling, etc., the emotions run high for everyone, as babies just do not have the patience.

Sofia’s little face lit up, smiling away and applauding her own musical talents when she figured out that each little touch of the magic piano made a sound. I was super impressed at how sensitive the touch is, and the slightest little fingertip would result in the magic piano playing a sound. Some toys can require slightly more pressure, which I find quite infuriating for little ones as they can get upset about why Mummy can make it work but they can’t. Sofia had zero problems making the Magic Piano respond to her touch.

I was equally impressed and amazed that it has encouraged her finger dexterity to improve; it wasn’t something I ever really thought about before, until I noticed she was using her fine motor skills with one finger to play the piano. I’ve looked through the spec and info on the Magic Piano and it doesn’t mention encouraging finger dexterity but it’s something I think should be added by Hape as a great selling point. If I saw a toy marketed as encouraging a fine motor skill, I would be more inclined to purchase it.

After play time, the Magic Piano is super easy to wipe down if your little one has escaped you with their grubby fingers. As it’s quite compact, we’ve found it can be stored away in family-friendly Ikea toy storage cubes. But if you don’t have any toy storage solutions, it’s not an overwhelming toy to be left out on show either.

I do have a couple of negative points with Magic Piano. The music cards concern me that they won’t last through toddlerhood. Sofia has already tried to chew them multiple times, so I have taken them away while she is teething. They are quite thin, and she’s successfully managed to mark them. I would say the music cards are appropriate for maybe three years plus or any stage where a parent feels like their infant is beyond the hand-to-mouth stage.

The piano is also advertised as six months plus, but I would be inclined to change this to one year plus. The cards are sharp on the sides, and a smaller baby will chew them. It also tips forwards easily with minimal weight being borne down onto it, so I would be worried that with a sitting baby tipping forward, the toy would flip towards them too. Sofia can independently walk and move about, so it hasn’t been a concern of ours, but when a friend came over with her little one, who is 6 months old, the toy just kept falling towards them as he was unable to just gently touch the toy to play.

Final verdict

Overall, Hape has got me sold on this toy. I’m not sure I would purchase it at full price, but the offers I’ve seen lately for around the £15-20 mark feel really good value for money. It seems to be a toy that will keep developing with your infant, with its different functions for when they are hitting new milestones.

It would make an excellent gift for a birthday or Christmas, as it’s not an overly large toy to expect the recipient to be able to store.

Taking away the music cards, the toy feels well-made and sturdy, like it has been designed to last the length of time and your little one dragging it about and occasionally dropping it like they do. Sofia has taken her piano for a few walks around the house and dropped it a few times and it has certainly proven to be robust so far with zero scuffs or breakages.

The biggest highlight for me has been how easy it has been for her to play and how much her older siblings have enjoyed it too.

Emily Gilbert is the Features & Reviews Editor for Mother&Baby. With a background in both print and digital journalism, she has written extensively on pregnancy, fertility, perinatal mental health, and the best in baby and parenting products. A first-time mum to Theodore, Emily combines her professional expertise with personal experience, offering readers trusted advice and relatable insight. Specialising in product and travel reviews, she stays ahead of the curve on the latest parenting trends and is passionate about showing that life with a little one can still be full of adventure.