My 2 1/2 year old always sleeps with "Mr Mole" - he has become his favourite soft toy. (I know "Mr Mole" is really "Alice" (a girl) but that's not important!) This is a lovely toy - beautifully made and soft & cuddly, yet robust & toddler-proof. Originally a gift to us, it is unusual (none of his friends have anything similar to cause confusion) and it makes a change from all the character toys that depend on the popularity of the current TV programmes. It has also been successfully machine washed (on a hand-wash setting). We highly recommend this mole!