If you're looking for a kick piano, buy this. Yes the other brands make fantastic ones that have a bit sturdier plastic peices, but i have a hard time investing in baby items before I know if my baby will enjoy them. She LOVES this thing. Theres truly no need to spend the extra money. This does exactly what the others do and its a little more space friendly. She's obsessed with the little white rocking horse rattle and had a blast playing with everything. Overall, this is a fantastic product for the money. The colors are wonderful as well. They contrast great which is so important during the first few months for baby to be able to see them. The sound is wonderful, although the animal sounds did throw me off for a minute before I found out you could change modes. They are a bit loud and startled baby as well.The one critique I have, is the mat is thin. But that's solved easily by folding up a blanket underneath. Or putting it on a plus carpet. Her other play mat is a giant plush tummy time playcenter, so the blanket folded underneath this is a must.Overall- BUY IT!