I've still got a couple of days work on it so I think I'll bind it, use the 1/2" seam to fray and let my son and daughter-in-law know to not let him have it at night but during the day so they can make sure he's not going to chew on it. I love the one I made for myself and I know he will too because they are so soft and cuddly.
I appreciate you for giving your opinions. That's the great thing about this forum. You have other's to bounce off your ideas and questions. Thanks!!