Purchased in 2024 and used only for New Year's and the 100th-day celebration. The band is soft, and my baby, who was about 3-4 months old, didn't mind wearing it. ↓ Quoting from the product page: This is a soft hairband that doesn't constrict a baby's head. It's stretchy, and the material itself is soft, so it can be used for newborns. For babies with little hair, it can be used like a hairband, and for children old enough to tie their hair, it can also be used like a hair tie, so it's also recommended to wrap it over a hairstyle. Please feel free to ask any questions in the comments. ^ ^