I care a lot about material and ingredients of the things I buy for my baby and this lounger passes the test: it is phthalate and lead free, has safety certifications and it is 100 % cotton. It didn't shrink after washing and was easy to put back on.Firstly I thought that a lounger is not needed as my baby has lots of places to lay down or sleep. But my baby boy loves it. He doesn't like big spaces and this lounger gives him a feeling of a hug. He takes naps in it under my supervision.