Pros: easy for child to activate sounds, "just right" size for sleeping with, stands up nicely on table, creates a nice a bedtime routine
This was my (almost) 2 year old's favorite Christmas present. He is afraid of the sound of real trains, (we live near tracks) but LOVES Thomas the Train, so I decided to buy it. It sits on his nightstand, and before nap and bedtime we say, "Goodnight Thomas" and then press the top of Thomas. It is easy for him to press as well. In a soft, sleepy voice Thomas says various phrases such as, "(yawn) We've been very useful today." "It is time to get some sleep." And the last sound is the melody of the Thomas theme song, but it is played very slowly as if Thomas is winding down for a rest! Very soothing and I am happy with my purchase.