the melodies are soft and the sound setting is very light. When my little boy 1 year to wake the night he 'operates, sucks his thumb and goes back to sleep. My colleague who has a daughter the same age bought it under my guidance. Her little girl sleeps better. In short, 100% satisfied. In a plush to another, they do not have the same head (bought a second copy for with his grandmother). Sometimes the head is a little weird but I do not mind baby (only mom).