My son got this ball to his first birthday and lets him since not from the hand. Where other children take stuffed animals to bed, because with us may not be missing the ball. This ball is a little more difficult as its "little brother", but still great to grip and is ideal for "brainteaser" if, for example things plugged through the holes in the ball where the children then try to obtain again. Another benefit is easy cleaning in the dishwasher, if the owner is able to separate for two hours from his ball ...