Got the super big size because it was on sale for Way day. Got it for the dogs to lie on in the living room because we have a similar one in the mud room that they love to scratch up and make a little nest out of. However my kids seem to love to play on it too. It’s soft and cushiony. Not sure yet about the absorbency factor, but don’t think we’ll really be trying out that feature as it’s not by the entryway or water bowl.