The soft rocker is a great active toy for toddlers. Rocking helps develop balance and motor skills. It can improve a child s core strength by working on flexor and extensor muscles. Through use of the rocker, a child can develop spatial awareness and gross motor coordination. The back-and-forth movement pattern associated with rocking can relax a child and decrease anxiety. Rocking can assist in emotional regulation and help impact social skills. The rocker is constructed from leather. This is ideal for toddlers as it is soft to touch and firm enough to sit on. It is also lightweight so the child can independently move it around. This product cleans easily with a damp towel or sponge.