The tent protects the little ones from UV rays and if zipped up protects against the intrusion of gnats and mites in hot weather via a mesh material at the front and back of the unit. This ensures the space remains breathable inside. The colour is a light blue, but pretty gender neutral. You can fit two little ones in here and the tent doesn't get blown away if you use the pegs provided, or ensure you secure the loops to something weighted in windy weather.Upon opening it pops open and pretty much assembles itself to the point you're unsure how something "that" shape will go back into the carrying bag it was originally squeezed into. I feel a few video tutorials will need to be watched here. UV protection is great, obviously not including the mesh sections that will allow the sun and UV rays through. A great buy for the family or even as a baby shower gift as this isn't something new parents will immediately be thinking to get.