This battery-operated pet is surprisingly realistic in the way it responds to good old-fashioned tender loving care. From the outside, this toy appears to be simply a lovable stuffed animal. The long soft white hair, sweet pink nose, and blue eyes make it look like a real kitten. The unusual thing, though, is the way this kitty responds to a person's touch. Pet the kitten's back and she will meow, purr, and move her paws in a kneading action. When kitty is hungry, just feed her by placing the included feeding bottle up to her mouth and listen as she slurps away. All these reactions are controlled by a special sensor on the kitten's back which responds to a person's touch. For a child who is too young for a real pet, this toy feline may be the next best thing. For a child who wants something huggable, this may not be the right way to go--the internal mechanics are hard and prevent you from giving this little pet a good squeeze. Three AAA batteries required (included).