Laugh & Learn Singin’ Soccer Ball

Absolutely love this ball! I'm not sure what other reviewers were expecting. Yes, it plays songs and counts repetitively that may be annoying to some adults, but it what makes your child smile and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars. This has become my child's favorite go to toy which we got for her 1st birthday. She love it so much that she has it all day to when she goes to sleep at night to traveling in the car.During the day she tosses it around and sits it with her when she watches TV. In car rides it's been even better because it's the one toy that can't easily gets tossed to the side where no one can get to it. My child loves playing throw away with hopes it bounces back now. She immediately smiles when she sees it and loves hearing the sounds it makes.I'm of the mindset that as a parent you should reinforce learning with your child so even though it counts numbers and sings songs, I'm not sure it will mean anything to your LO unless you sing along or copy the noises. So again, consider your expectations when purchasing this toy. The sound can easily be turned off or sound lowered and it's also machine washable when you take the electronic insert out. Another plus for me when my LO had an accident throw up on it. Keep in mind also that this is made of cloth material and not the soccer type of material - so don't expect it to bounce or be kicked around like that. But it does roll and can be tossed around with baby.