I bought this for my 8 month old son thinking this would help him in his standing and sitting phase. But despite the large paddles that look like they would keep giraffe stable, he is not able to haul himself up to stand on the "ears" as it tips onto him! There needs to be a weight in the base Fisher Price! So if you are looking to get this, be sure your child is competant at standing on their own.
We did manage to get all the parts in place and do not have problems with the balls rolling down it.