There are not very many alternatives if you want a nice sound toy. It is positive that it is made of wood. The pity is that the instruments sound disappointing, except for the beautiful glockenspiel. The xylophone is also not voted. Ie for early musical education that's nothing, but it's our son joy, because it holds a lot of noise ready. For me however, the price is too high then the foley artists also excellent kitchen appliances ;-)