And further that the maracas are often made of wood (so I did not care that my walls, furniture or other objects are damaged by maracas launches in the rooms of the house). Wood and therefore not transparent, attractiveness was limited (except for "launched" in the house). So, I object-oriented (not too expensive by the way) that captures the attention of my boy, remains strong and sufficiently "heavy" to not be launched very far.
So in summary: happy purchase will last long. It says six months on the box the toy but I think it's a bit "early" for a child 6 months (subject garlic can make it on the head which is not closed at that age, Finally, it is only my opinion protective Mom; :))