I work at home, and we have this in our office. It is by the window and my 8 month old son will laugh and scream for 30 minutes or more. He especially loves the birds that hang above. Half the time I am laughing at him instead of doing my work. It has sounds, but they get annoying after a while. Each time the child bounces, it sounds like you are in the jungle. He could care less. I would recommend this to any mom!!!!!!!! or dad!!!!!!! Definately worth whatever we paid for it!