To capture the treasured memory of your child sitting on Santa's lap record your child saying the gifts he or she would like to receive and then hit the playback button to hear: " (Santa's voice) "Hello, little one. And what would you like for Christmas?" (Your child's answer will be inserted here) (Santa's voice) "Well, we'll see what we can do. Be good now!" The recording is permanently stored until recorded over. Removal of the batteries will not affect the recording. Battery operated. Uses 3 LR44 batteries. Size: 4" H Artist: Tammy Haddix