Actually, I've seen them at Walmart in the toy sections, but of course, they are horrible quality.

How old is the child?

JB

hi jb

it's not for me, it's for a friend......i think the item has been located.
thanks for your responses.
roger

Hey, Roger...could you share the source.. I have a 5 year old, grandson..

Thanks,
CharlieB.

hi cb.....
here's the link on amazon, word has it that they can be found at toys r us and other diverse spots around lafayette.....i was also informed by a quite wise man that some of them are better than others and should be tested out of the box to see which has the most accurate tuning, if such a thing seems impt....

roger

http://www.amazon.com/First-Act-Discovery-Junior-Accordion/dp/B00004YUWT

Castagnari (from Italy) makes amazingly beautiful kidsize boxes, - named "Lily", like my granddaughter - but they are very expensive, and I don't know if they're available in the US.

Thanks..

There is an accordion builder in Switzerland who offers kits:
http://www.akkordeonwerkstatt.ch/konzept.html
Go down to "Bausatz-Örgeli" and click the link.
The one on the left is probably the best choice. This will make a "real" small instrument that a child could really learn on, as opposed to those plastic ones that are pretty frustrating to play due to the crappy bellows.
I think that the kit is a pretty reasonable price, and that the shop will build it for you if you pay extra.

Another poster mentioned the Castagnari Lilly; I agree that it is a good size for a child, but it is also a really fine instrument, so in my opinion it is something that a child could graduate up to but not really a starter instrument.

Cheers,
Andy

I have 2 Dino Baffettis that are about the size of a 6 pack, 7 button treble. Same quality as their big ones. Send me an email and I'll send you a picture.