Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
Sophie the Giraffe, full of discoveries and activities to awaken baby’s senses. Sight: The dark and contrasting spots all over Sophie the Giraffe’s body provide visual stimulation and make her easily recognizable to baby. She soon becomes a familiar and reassuring objet. Hearing: Her squeaker keeps baby amused, stimulates his hearings, and helps him to understand the link between cause and effect. Taste: Sophie the Giraffe is very flexible and has lots of parts for baby to chew like ears, horns, legs. She is perfect for soothing baby’s sore gums when teething and is completely safe. Made of 100% natural rubber and food paint. Touch: Sophie the Giraffe is perfect for baby’s small hands. She is very light and her long legs and neck are easy for baby to grip. She is very soft to touch, just like baby’s mummy, stimulating soothing physiological and emotional responses. Smell: The singular scent of natural rubber from Have tree makes Sophie the Giraffe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys. Phthalates and BPA free.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great Product!
My daughter is 6 months and she loves this. Very easy to grab and great for soothing those teeth.
5 Stars Dear Sophie…
Yes, I am essentially writing a love letter to a rubber squeaky Giraffe. There are a few things my baby and I use everyday, and would be a little lost without. Sophie is one of those things. I am a new mom, and one of those people that has to read every review and weight out all of the pros and cons, so I knew what to expect from Sophie before we received her.
The Cons:
She is basically a dog toy.
Some people were concerned she might be a choking hazard(?).
The squeaker stops working if you get it wet.
She smells like natural rubber.
Some children are not interested in her.
Sometimes the spots can start to wear off.
She is not cheap.
This toy has been on the market for over 50 years and is considered safe, so that addresses the possible choking hazard issue, and the other complaints are open to individual interpretation. Despite the price tag we decided to give Sophie a chance. I am so glad we did. So now here is the love letter part.
Dear Sophie,
We love you, you french vixen! The first day I took you out of the box and washed you(keeping a finger over the squeaker!), I found that you were constructed better than expected. Sturdy, durable, slightly textured, soft rubber. You are BPA, PVC, and Phthalate free. SAFE!!! Your spots and large eyes were very attractive! Your rubber smell was definitely noticeable, but it wasn’t a bad smell, its kind of sweet. I actually liked it(the smell has faded)and my son seems to like it too. I showed you to my three month old, and gave you a squeak. The rest is history. His face lit up with immediate interest. His other teething toys are heavy, hard to hold onto, and frustrating because he can’t get them all the way into his mouth for a really satisfying chew. You Sophie however, are light weight, flexible, and have a nice shape making you easy to hold on to. My son can chew on your soft legs and head for hours without hurting his sensitive little gums. He easily passes you from hand to hand, and actively works to pick you up once he has droped you. You are also the only toy he can squeak on his own, making you even more appealing. What’s not to love? When my son is given a choice between toys you win out every time, and are never more than a few feet away. You are easy to clean(a wet cloth or wipe is all it takes), durable, and highly entertaining. On more than one occasion in public(several restaurants, 2 holidays at the in-laws, a movie theater, the Borders Cafe last night, ect., ect., ect.) a level ten melt down has been avoided by your sudden appearance and friendly squeak. In fact we just purchased a back up so you can be at home and in the diaper bag, because we would be in trouble if we lost you. Thanks for being so great Sophie, and looking forward to many more adventures together.
<3 <3 <3
1 Stars Don`t get it
My baby will put the leg into his mouth and gag on this toy and otherwise could care less about it. Why does everyone have this toy? It is a dog toy, if we`re at a friend`s house that has a dog, the dog comes running for it!! It also smells bad. On the otherhand I know other people who claim it`s their baby`s favorite toy. In summary, expensive, gags the kid, don`t see the point.
5 Stars Can’t live without it!
I heard the hype about Sophie and didn’t believe it! But as my baby began to teeth, I figured Sophie was so inexpensive that I should give it a try! Sophie is the BEST money I have EVER spent in the world of baby products! At first I was concerned about the length of the legs, but my little guy loves rubbing them on his gums. Sophie is his new best friend and a life saver for me!
Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether, Brown/ White
5 Stars Not just a teether but a friend too!
My nine month old has had Sophie since she was three months old. Not only has Sophie been a great teether since she is chewy, easy to grab, and has a lot of ends to chew on, my daughter has also found her to be a great comfort when she is in pain from teething or just upset. We squeak Sophie a few times and she never fails to deliver a smile! We never leave the house without her! We’ve noticed that slowly Sophie’s food grade safe coloring is fading or coming off but she is made with 100% safe chemicals so we’re not worried. I will be purchasing her as gifts for new moms and my own children in the future!
-Adrienne
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