"I am still pregnant so I haven't been able to see how my little one will play with these, but I bought them because of the cool colors and different textures, as well as for the fact that they aren't plastic! With all the BPA factor out there, it is nice to know that my child will be playing with safe toys! I do have to agree with others though, that I am a little disappointed that these aren't washable, so I'm forced to give it a 4 instead of a 5."