My daughter loves this toy, she chose as her security blanket from 3 months to 15 months and now it never leaves long into the day. It is very soft and easy to catch by baby! My daughter cuddle before bed, to the bites his teeth and drags everywhere. It is machine washable at 30 degrees without problems in the gentle cycle or hand wash. However he certainly loses its softness after washing but he still would please much to your child. My daughter prefers the one worn in his double that I keep for travel! There are the same blanket boy version with blue tie and also taupe. Purchase not to hesitate even for a birthday gift!