My 17mo. old daughter really liked this toy at the store so we got it for her. As soon as we took the little strip out of the back, it was so LOUD!! I cannot stand having this toy in my home. While my 17mo. old and 2yr. old girls do seem to like this toy (for a little while), I am going to put it with our other yard sell items. It is cute, but way too loud - gives you a head ache!!