We literally cannot leave the house without this thing. I bought this on a whim one day and I am so glad I did. She loves it. She is just now learning to reach out and grab and this was the first thing she learned to hold. She can even shake it a little bit. Only thing is that the rattle is hard, so if she gets too vigorous she can hit herself in the head. I would definitely say to use caution with this toy and lot let your child play with it without supervision just in case she konks herself on the noggin.