We have Captain Calamari bought, because we already have the elk Mortimer of Lamaze and are also presented by these toys absolutely loved it! He does not smell unpleasant to chemistry, is stable and very colorful! Our Small (9 months) playing very happy with its "Otto" and discovered him daily. I personally think the best that each octopus from another substance, and is a different color! So the sense of touch is well promoted. Under the body there is a small mirror which also ensures amusement repeatedly at our subsidiary :-) The ring is the top of the head, can Captain Calamari good stroller, crib, playpen or the child (;-)) fix, so he would not fall off or always goes even eventually lost. All in all you can recommend this product to a clear conscience.