Using this Pumpkinhead hand puppet is super easy. Just place your hand inside the puppet and use the levers on the inside to control the arm - grabbing action. You can use it to recreate scenes from the movie or make up your own spooky stories. As for care, keep it away from sharp objects to avoid tearing the cloth body. If it gets dirty, you can gently wipe it with a damp cloth. There are no batteries required for this puppet, so you don't have to worry about that. Enjoy scaring your friends with this amazing puppet!