The curse of the musical toy

Musical toys are like dogs. They come in different shapes sizes and colours, but they all bark. No matter what kind it is, it can bark. Or in the case of baby toys, play annoying songs over and over and over. You can love a dog but hate its bark. In the same way, you can love the effect of a toy while completely despising its every aspect. You love that it keeps your child quiet and occupied, but hate the fact that it bothers you so much!

These toys might not be so bad if they weren’t your baby’s favourite toy. You could move the toy in and out of reach, allowing it to be used for only a short while every day. Unfortunately, of all the toys available (and there are many), Britanny has decided that the musical one is the toy of the century! It plays 3 songs over and over and over again, no matter what you pull, push or tap. After being in the same room with it for 30 minutes your ears are scarred for life. I’ll never be able to sing Allouette again. Ever. In fact, the next time I hear it I may punch out the person next to me. Consider this a warning!

Now it may sound as though I hate music- this is not true. What I cannot stand is the same song playing non stop. A musical toy is like a broken record- it is cursed to forever play the same tune for eternity. As long as there are batteries in the right place, lights will continue to flash and music will continue to play. Some curses can be ended with a kiss, others with a potion… the curse of the musical toy seems to be bound to batteries. So thanks Mr. Energizer Bunny for being the power source of my headache.

I can only hope that the novelty of this toy will soon fade into the background and it can re-enter circulation with the rest of Britanny’s toys. Hopefully her next infatuation will be with a silent stuffed animal. The worst thing she can do with that is throw it around, which, in comparison to the never-ending music, is a blessing.