- Fine Motor Skills – The open design invites little fingers to grasp, squeeze, and rotate the ball, building early hand control and coordination.
- Gross Motor Skills – Rolling, passing, or chasing the ball encourages reaching, crawling, and active play.
- Cognitive Development – The hide-and-reveal lion introduces object permanence - the understanding that things exist even when hidden.
- Sensory Development – Soft fabrics, varied textures, and a gentle rattle stimulate touch, sight, and hearing in a soothing way.