My son hated to be still. This was the only place I could put him that he would stay in and be happy (besides walks outside in the stroller or car rides)! I was FINALLY able to get some stuff done because he would entertain himself. Though I would have rather paid less, it was worth every dime for the chance to have both of my hands/arms available to do stuff around the house. We got it for him when he was 4 mths old, he is now 13 mths old & STILL likes it!!!