This dress is simply adorable. It is made of the same material as most little girl outfits. I bought this for a troll themed birthday party and it worked perfectly. She turned 3 years old and weighed about 25 pounds, at the time she was a bit tall but not too tall to carry. Now she weighs 3.5 and 36 pounds and it fits her perfectly. I like the metal ring at the bottom that keeps the dress inflated, it just makes it harder to wash.