My baby absolutely loves this lovey. Now, at 9.5 months, I sometimes find that she’s gone into her room just to pull him out of her crib for a quick snuggle. She fights with the ears while she’s falling asleep, and likes the feel of the super soft fur on her face. We take him everywhere, and she talks with him while we’re in the car. I have no worries with her having this toy all the time. The eyes and nose are stitched, rather than button type, and the beans inside feel like they’re in a bag inside the lovey, which seems very well constructed. I wish we had a spare or two, for if (when…) this one unexpectedly needs a wash.