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The Mind Sprouts Beat Buddy

The musical fruit plush that plays when you touch hands, and the neatest stocking stuffer this Christmas.

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    Touch to play: music starts when two people touch hands

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    Lights and motion: it glows and dances to every song

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    Tap to switch songs, or play solo

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    USB rechargeable. No batteries needed

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Description

Meet the Beat Buddy, the soft fruit plush that makes music with a touch. Each person holds one side, then touch hands, noses or fingertips and the music starts. It lights up and dances along to every song, and a quick tap switches to the next tune. Kids can play solo or team up with a grown-up, and it charges by USB, so there are no batteries to buy. Pick from 6 fruit and veggie friends: banana, strawberry, apple, pear, orange and carrot.

What's Inside?

  • 1 Beat Buddy musical plush: in the fruit or veggie of your choice
  • USB charging cable: charge it up and it’s ready to play
  • Quick-start guide: how to play, switch songs and play solo
  • Gift-ready display box: bright, colorful and ready to wrap
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HOW IT WORKS

Here’s how the “magic” works.

No tricks. Just two hands and one Beat Buddy.

  1. Grab a side

    You hold one side of Beat Buddy. Your partner holds the other.

  2. Touch hands

    High five, bump noses or touch fingertips and the music starts.

  3. Watch it dance

    Beat Buddy lights up and dances while you tap along to the beat.

  4. Tap for a new song

    A quick tap switches to the next tune. Kids can play solo, too.

  • USB rechargeable
  • No batteries to buy
  • 6 fruit & veggie friends

Not another forgettable stocking stuffer.

Here’s how it stacks up against the usual gift picks.

Beat Buddy
Candy & trinkets
Tablet game
Gets a “wow” when they open it
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Still played with in January
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Played together
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Screen-free
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Gift-ready box
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Why everyone wants a turn.

Small enough for a stocking. Big enough to steal the show.

The wow factor

Touch hands and it plays. Hand it to anyone and watch them try to figure it out.

Stocking-stuffer ready

Cute, soft and easy to tuck into a stocking or gift bag.

Played together

The music needs two people, so the whole family ends up joining in.

USB rechargeable

Charge it with a cable. No hunting for batteries.

6 fruit and veggie friends

Banana, strawberry, apple, pear, orange and carrot. Kids love collecting them.

Gift-ready box

Arrives in a bright display box. No wrapping stress.

Made for “do it again.”

What families are saying.

★★★★★

I can’t wait to share this with my grandson! It works perfectly! Hold both hands and tap to the beat of the music. Tap the back to change songs too! It will give hours of fun entertainment for the whole family!

Linda · Name changed for privacy
★★★★★

This interactive plush toy is so fun and entertaining! The touch-activated music makes it engaging for kids, and the soft, cute design makes it great for playtime. I love that it’s USB rechargeable, so there’s no need to keep replacing batteries. A fun gift idea for toddlers and young kids!

Maya · Name changed for privacy
★★★★★

This [Beat Buddy] is such a cute and fun interactive toy for kids! The plush design is adorable, and the touch-sensitive fruit buttons make it more engaging than a regular stuffed toy. It has fun sounds and music, and the rechargeable feature is very convenient.

Erin · Name changed for privacy
★★★★★

Super 👌 cool for adults or kids! Love the rechargeable batteries 🔋

Sam · Name changed for privacy
★★★★★

So cute! Love how it plays music through touch. My toddler loves it!!

Jenna · Name changed for privacy · Strawberry