I purchased Dex the Dog for our new little grandson recently and I'm really happy to say that it has been such a great gift idea ! Our daughter and her husband have found that the removable sound box (size fits in an adult hand) is perfect for placing in the crib to soothe the baby off to sleep as well as being a convenient size for popping in a bag to take out and about or for soothing whilst waiting at the doctor's for example. When the little one is a bit bigger the soundbox can be placed back inside Dex the Dog and can continue to be a special and comforting friend . It's been very much appreciated and so I can highly recommend it as a lovely gift.