Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
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Baby Products Reviews of Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
Customer Review: Daughter love it, Son still plays with his at age 4
Summary: 4 Stars
Both my kids love Sophie my 6 month old daughter and my almost 4 year old son. It is so worth the money, with our next child we will buy another so they they have their own as well. Children love this toy and have for years.
I wanted to address some of the things in other reviews though as well, specifically those that have given horrible reviews of Sophie. First off she is pricey for a few reasons. First off she is made in France and therefore has to be imported to the US for sale. Secondly since it is BPA free and made of natural rubber and food safe dye the cost of making the product so that it is safe for our little ones is higher.
The other thing I wanted to address was those reviews talking about it being dangerous. You shouldn't be leaving a infant or a child under the age of 2 maybe even 3 unattended at any time no matter what they are playing with or what they are doing, your just asking for something potentially bad to happen if you do. I don't care if they are in a jumper, play pen or anything else infants and young toddlers should always be supervised. I don't think those reviews even took place because Sophie's legs are not long enough to do what the reviews state, gag a child maybe but they can gag on their own fingers, choke a child to turn blue no not at all. Also Sophie has been around for over forty years I had one as a child and so did my mother. If it was not safe for children to have the company would have been told that they could not sell them a long time ago. In fact it has only been recently that Sophie is even available in the states my mom got hers while her dad was stationed in France and my grandfather bought mine in France as well because she was not available in the states.
As far as being a glorified dog toy. Far from it, yes it is made from rubber like a lot of dog toys but thats where the similarities end. Yes she has a squeaker but she is not the only baby toy that squeaks nor will she be the last. Babies are stimulated by the noise and love it, its enriches them. You can go to walmart or target go to the baby section and I can guarantee you that you will find toys the squeak.
Yes, the paint does come off over time and that is because of the natural paint they use. I would rather the toy dull and know its safe for my children to chew on then have a toy comtaminated with lead that they are chewing on and you never knowing that lead is in said toy.
Over all she is a great toy for any child and it will last for many years. My neice is using the one my brother bought my nephew ten years ago, they last and are well worth the cost despite what you may think.
Customer Review: The "It" Teether
Summary: 5 Stars
Is it worth it? With so many inexpensive teethers on the market in all shapes and sizes, why is this one so popular? Yes, it's trendy. Yes, the celebrities all have these for their babies. Yes, it's European. But is it really worth the price for your baby?
That's the question I've been asking myself ever since receiving Vulli Sophie the Giraffe as a gift from a well-meaning (and much-hipper-than-I-am) friend. My answer is a qualified "yes." Here are the benefits. This teether is several inches tall, making it larger than many other teethers. Also, it has a lot of appendages (four legs and a long neck). These features make it easy for my uncoordinated baby to hold on to this teether. That's a big benefit. Also, the shape of the legs and head result in a variety of teething choices. My baby prefers to grip the teether by the legs and to chew on the giraffe's ears or nose. I've seen other babies who prefer to chew on the front or back legs. One baby I know even prefers to chew on the giraffe's rump. With so many choices, your baby is bound to discover one that she/he likes. Additionally, the teether makes a squeaky sound when squeezed (think about a traditional dog squeaky toy). My baby likes this sound (as do my dogs). Finally, the all-rubber surface of this teether makes it easy to clean. These are the benefits.
Here are the downsides. The rubber on this teether is a bit stinky and definitely has a taste that my baby isn't thrilled about. She's willing to put up with it, but I can tell that the taste isn't as pleasant to her as that of some of her other teethers. Also, this teether doesn't have any rough patches or bumps, and those bumps are soothing to babies with serious teething going on. Finally, this teether costs double or triple what other teethers cost, and that's a big downside if you're buying this for your own baby. So, weigh the pros against the cons and make a decision if this teether is right for you.
Customer Review: Sophie Brings Smiles and Giggles
Summary: 5 Stars
Sophie, oh Sophie, your time has come. My granddaughter, Violet is 5 months old and starting to teeth. What joy little Sophie brings to Violet. Sophie is made of a very pliable rubber that is sturdy but not tough. It is quite easy for Violet to twist Sophie into unheard of positions to get Sophie into her mouth. The little nose and hooves fit perfectly into small mouths, and the drooling has purpose. The paint on Sophie is food quality.
Sophie was born in 1961 in France. The maker had wondered why there was nothing available for babies and made Sophie from the finest rubber, phthalate-free on St Sophie's Day, thus the name was born. Since that time millions of Sophie's populate the world. She is soft and for babies little hands easy to grasp. Violet especially loves the bumpy head and horns of Sophie. Sophie has a long neck that easy to grasp and twist. She has lovely, sizable spots that attract Violet's attention. Sophie has happy little squeaks that bring squeals of delight from Violet. She is able to make Sophie squeak and that brings much joy. Sophie's smooth skin is soothing to Violet's little gums. Sophie is 7 inches tall and is the exact correct size for babies to hold and love.
As you well know the first thing babies grasp, goes into their mouths- how wonderful to have a toy that stimulates all of the senses and helps with the issue of teething. Sophie is small enough to fit into any size pocket or bag. Sophie is the perfect find for babies from a few months to a year old. How wonderful to hear the giggles and laughs that emanate from babies who find Sophie irresistible. Viva La Sophie!
Highly Recommended. prisrob 12-11-09
Customer Review: Didn't expect to be so pleased!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this toy as a shower gift when I was pregnant with my son. I had no clue what it was, and was surprised to see it at the top of bestseller/wish lists. I didn't get the hype at all, and I put it in the back of the nursery closet and forgot about it.
My son is now 6 1/2 months old, and though he's not cutting teeth, he's in the middle of the drooling-putting-everything-in-his-mouth phase. We have several teether toys, and he'll play with them, but not for very long. Most of them are too hard or heavy, even though they're supposed to be teethers. We were sitting in the den playing yesterday morning, and my son once again put his teether toy to his mouth a little too quickly, and bumped himself and started crying. Somehow, I randomly thought of the Sophie teether, went and found it and washed it.
OMG......my son has never taken to a toy like this! The entire giraffe is soft, so he can beat away on just about anything, including himeself, and he's fine! The toy has a lot more give then traditional plastic teether toys, so he really feels like he's chewing on something, which is what he wanted to begin with! There is definitely a smell to it, and the package will tell you that as well....but it hasn't been a problem thus far. I only noticed it when I first took it out of the packaging.
Anyway, to sum it up, I absolutely love this teether, and so does my son! He can hold it, chew on it, you name it. The ONLY thing I wish it had was some way to attach rings to it so I could attach it to his chair/seat/etc. It's already been thrown onto a restaurant floor! However, it's super easy to clean! I highly recommend it!
Customer Review: Good phthalate, BPA-free teething option for baby
Summary: 5 Stars
My little toddler no longer plays with Sophie the giraffe, but she liked it quite a bit when she was younger. She was reaching for it often enough that we bought an extra one (the first was a gift). It seems a bit pricey for one rubber toy (about $20 retail), but having trouble finding similar toys that are phthalate and BPA free during her teething phase, I sprang for Sophie #2. Sophie is made of natural rubber and, according to the manufacturer's description, has a singular scent of rubber.
I was not a big fan of this "singular scent of rubber" as it is initially very strong out of the box. However, a few washings got rid of the unpleasant smell. A big advantage to Sophie is that she is extremely easy to wash, so you can wash and dry her multiple times a day. However, be careful not to get water into her...Sophie has a small air hole that makes her squeak when you squeeze her. If you get water in this hole, she no longer squeaks. Just cover it with your finger or use a small piece of tape when washing it under water.
Vulli, the maker of Sophie, also makes Vulli Chan Pie Gnon Natural Rubber Soft Chew Toy, Yellow if you are looking for some variety.
I also bought a Waldorf Maple Teether Natural Teething Ring which Kendall also seemed to enjoy, but not as much as she liked Sophie. The wooden ring has outlived its usefulness as a teether and is currently being used as her play bracelet.