I find that the Sorgenfresser is very carefully processed. Mine is for 5 months in my possession and I fall asleep every night to him because he is so cuddly soft. The zipper is a little hard, but I put him so justly that I not put it. Of course, I'm an adult, but sometimes I read him my worries and put them into his mouth. I must say, although I very often do the mouth, and to, the zipper is still intact. He has already survived without prejudice Two washes, ok he looked a bit musty ;-). One can really not fault the quality. Yes I am aware that it is a child's toy. And I must say, I find something for children very useful. When I was small, there was only worry dolls. Which one has his worries and tell them then did the pillow. I have often done as a child, because I did not want to say much to my parents as a child and I also believed in it that it helps. As I said, I think it makes sense, because children see it as a friend, which they can entrust their concerns, which they not told on. For my daughter, I'm going to get one, too, if she is old enough times has your own Sorgenfresser. The little guy is worth the money