7 music boxes for babies
Whether you're decorating a nursery or buying a gift for the mother-to-be’s shower, a baby music box is always the perfect gift to make mom smile.
Baby music boxes can be customized to play timeless tunes for mom to hum along to while comforting her baby. And by adding a photo and custom engraving to the baby music box you can include words of wisdom or inspiration to help inspire baby and mom for years to come.
But how do you choose the best baby music box? That’s where I come in.
I’ve been creating music box melodies and helping people find the right music boxes for more than 7 years. Not only am I the trusted source of music and customization by companies like Music Box Attic to ensure shoppers like you always have an incredible experience.
And by using my experience I have selected the following 7 best baby music boxes for every type of mom or occasion.
Baby Shower
The 4" x 6" Black Lacquer Custom USB Module Photo Frame Music Box allows you or the expecting mama to place your favorite 4” x 6” photo right into the music box.
You or mom can customize this baby music box with songs including those selected from the list at Music Box Attic or custom ones that can be loaded to add additional meaning and emotion to this gift. You can even engrave mom’s favorite quote or a message from you onto the box. Because it is black, the music box won't feel "babyish" as baby grows from toddler to teen and then an adult.
PROS
- Can play a custom song
- Fits approximately (15) mp3 songs with 100 MB memory
- Fits 4" x 6" photo
- Gender neutral
CONS
- Only 1 small open compartment
- Not a fancy music box
if you're buying this baby music box as a gift, use baby's ultrasound photo as the placeholder to make mom smile as she sees the box for the first time.
Gender Reveal Party - Baby Girl
Fairy fans love The Adorable Silver Fairy with Flowers Musical Spinning Ballerina Jewelry Box with its pedals and jeweled handle. The embellished exterior will captivate baby while the large open compartment allows mom to fit all of baby’s new jewelry and keepsakes. The soft pink interior fabric also protects baby’s keepsakes from scratches and abrasions.
PROS
- Kid Friendly
- Choose from 2 types of ballerina figurines
- Has a handle to easily move
CONS
- Not gender neutral
- Only plays Swan Lake/$25 to change to different song
Gender Reveal Party - Baby Boy
The Vibrant Blue Sailboat Handcrafted Italian Music Box is perfect with its radiant blue stain finish and natural wood tone border. The music box is lined in blue velvet fabric with one ring roll. You or mom can customize this baby music box with your choice of song to make this gift more sentimental.
PROS
- Can play a custom song
- Handcrafted and Inlaid in Sorrento Italy
- Solid high quality wood
- Choose from many regular tunes as well as a custom song
CONS
- Small
- Can’t have higher note movements
Welcome Home Reception
The Amazing Beige & Ivory Navy Thread Bear with Toys Baby Music Box is made from solid burl-elm and rosewood and is finished in a light beige stain. These neutral colors are perfect for any nursery.
Since the hand-inlaid Teddy Bear with a traditional navy outfit is gender neutral, this music box can be gifted to any child who is on their way home from the hospital. Mom can also use the functioning lock to keep all baby’s keepsakes safe.
PROS
- Gender neutral
- Can pick a custom song
- Fully functioning lock
- Has capacity for higher note movements
CONS
- Small compartment to hold jewelry
Add a calming melody or lullaby. This magical melody will calm baby and mom, and they will think of you when they hear that song being played.
Sister Having A Baby
The Incredible Full All Around Inlay 18 Note Royal Blue Grand Piano Arabesque Inlay Music Box is both sophisticated and eye-catching. The beige arabesque inlay grabs your attention and never lets go. This strikingly gorgeous vibrant blue music box can be used in almost any nursery. Because of its beauty and craftsmanship, this music box can easily last a lifetime and become a family heirloom.
PROS
- Gender neutral
- Handcrafted
- Can add a custom song
- Comes in larger note movements
CONS
- Not baby/kid friendly
Religious Friends/Family Having A Baby
Show your expecting friends and family that you care by giving them a baby music box that represents what's important in their life.
The Holy Cross with Floral Motifs Wood Inlay 18 Note Musical Jewelry Box is perfect for any Christian event like a christening or baptism or just to celebrate a baby's birth. With a working lock and key, mom can keep all baby’s keepsakes safe till they get older. This timeless music box will last from childhood to adulthood thanks to both its durability and design.
Pro-tip: By engraving a favorite Bible verse, this becomes a heartfelt gift that will last for generations.
PROS
- Great for religious events or religious families
- Can add custom music
- Functional lock with key
- Gender neutral
CONS
- Small open compartment
- Plays 18 note movements only
- Can only upload one song
Best Friend Having A Baby
A Gift of Love Adorable Ercolano Music Box by Brenda Burke is truly a gift of love. This one of a kind music box will easily brighten up any nursery with its pink stain and pink fabric interior. What makes this baby keepsake music box perfect for your best friend is the painting on the lid with two little girls exchanging a gift. Like the painting, mom and baby will know this is a gift from the heart.
PROS
- Can add custom music
- Handcrafted
- Brenda Burke artwork
CONS
- Only comes in pink
- Plays 18 note movements only
Adding a personalized touch of mom’s favorite quote or song lyric will make your gift even more significant.
Baby music boxes are the perfect gift for every new mom. By personalizing with her favorite quote and adding a meaningful song, her new baby music box turns into a keepsake that can be used for the rest of her and baby’s lives.