The product appears to have the qualities. You can leave small play safely. The material of the balloon is strong enough to not die easily. So small beads inside will come out with great difficulty. No risk with a baby then. Especially a balloon for a baby only of interest if an adult or a "great" play with him. As if it were a giant rattle. And this is the real first use of the ball. Baby can touch (it's nice to touch), he can see the balls that move, hear the rebound. The ball does not smell. It is not fragrant but it does not feel plastic. The only thing that prevents me, again, to 5 stars is made in China WHY ??? If it is a French product why continue to do so made in China ??