I just got this gripping Ball decided because I just found him nicer than the plastic. The beads are made of real wood, yet it is cheaper than the plastic thingy. My daughter loves the ball. The little bells ringing nice if they play with it and you can take him much better and maintain than the thin mesh of plastic balls. Will it give determined times, it is ideal when the kids want to take something in his hand and a nice little souvenir / gift eg the birth.