I agree with many of the reviews that the seat is cozy and plush for a newborn. We registered for it because it doesn't look garish in our small condo, and because it looks so comfy for a newborn. My daughter was never really soothed by the vibration/music feature, but it's a good place to put her when I need to take a shower or prepare her bath. However, when we washed the cover, the padding MELTED in the dryer. There is no warning about this anywhere--only a weak mention of drying on low heat--and Fisher Price should be a little more explicit about the potential for this problem. Given the price for it and the short term use of it, I was hoping to pass it onto one of my several friends who are expecting, but now it's not in any shape to share.