Development Statement: Thinking Skills- Curiosity & Wonder- Promotes understanding of cause & effect as baby discovers how to activate the sounds, phrases, and music. Cognitive- Academics- Teaches first words, letters, numbers, body parts, colors & shapes through sung songs and phrases. Social & Emotional- Conversation Skills- Introduces baby to the give and take of conversation with a friendly, cuddly pal. Social & Emotional- Security & Happiness- Friendly cuddly pal gives baby a sense of security & happiness as Puppy & Sis become baby''s first friend. Language Development- Listening and interacting with Puppy and Sis helps develop baby''s growing vocabulary. The Laugh & Learn® Smart Stages™ Puppy musical plush toy from Fisher-Price® is soft, cuddly, and he's ready to be your baby's first best friend. This interactive learning toy responds to your baby's touch with exciting songs, sounds and phrases that introduce more than 100 first words, including parts of the body, colors, shapes and more. And with 3 Smart Stages® levels, the learning fun grows along with your child!