RHYMING RIDDLES

1)
I'm a word of eight letters, three syllables in length,
The name of an animal, known for its strength.
My first a container, one made of tin,
My second, baby-talk, that makes parents grin.
My third a word that means regret,
Sorrow for something - reason to fret.

2)
It fell from a star,
But not very far;
It seems to fly
Above you and I.

HINT:
2. Think of "you" as the letter U.

Answers:

1. KANGAROO   (CAN  GA  RUE)

2. The 8 on a keyboard