Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
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Baby Products Reviews of Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether
Customer Review: Just okay for what it is...but my baby likes it!
Summary: 4 Stars
I wasn't sure how to rate this item. When I got this giraffe I felt ripped off. It seemed much smaller than in the photo. Then when I took it out of the box and squeezed it, I felt like I spent a fortune on a dog toy. It squeaks like those annoying rubber hot dogs or shoes that you buy for a dog at PetSmart.
The rubber is very thin and it smells like a rubber Halloween mask. I find it hard to believe that it's "safe" for the baby to suck on.
I gave this 4 stars because my baby likes it, which is the whole purpose in buying it. I didn't give it 5 stars because the price makes it a rip off for what it is. Maybe it's expensive because it was made in France. I don't know...
However, this is for my baby daughter. I'm not going to get her a dog toy to play with, even though if I did it would have been a higher quality than this giraffe for about 1/4 the price.
But...would you get your baby a dog toy to play with? The idea of doing that is beyond ridiculous and I can't see myself doing that.
I'm not going to say this is the greatest baby toy ever but it's slim pickings out there when trying to buy something for a 3-month old that she'll play with, chew on, and actually like. So, I guess this is worth the price tag. Just don't expect too much from it.
Customer Review: best product for infants ever
Summary: 5 Stars
well not believing in the hype of this product i checked out many reviews before buying it looked like nothing more than a dog toy for children, but it was cute so i decided to purchase one. i had no idea it would be such a big hit for my child as she took to it instantly. made me think the added some kind of baby catnip as my child is very fussy about her toys. the skin is very soft, and the sound it makes is very cute makes my child smile every time she hears it. many reviews speak of choking hazards but that is unheard of as this toy goes trough many tests. the only way this toy is dangerous is the same as for any toy that is small and can fit in a child's mouth, hence supervision should be required with any toy and rumors of choking hazards are from naive parents that leave their children alone in a room without supervision, no toy is safe in that sense.
although it is possible your child may choke on a leg of this toy i doesn't pose a hazard unless you are dumb enough to not be in the same room as your child when it is happening. with that said no infant or newborn should be left alone with any toy. and the result of a child choking on a toy such as this is the result of bad parenting. sorry if i hurt a few feelings but the fact is children shouldn't be left alone especially at that age.
Customer Review: Ridiculous
Summary: 1 Stars
Ridiculous
I very rarely write reviews but this item being #1 in babies on Amazon is just ridiculous. I received 3 of these giraffes because they were #1 and everyone thought they were getting me the absolute best and most perfect baby toy. Opened one and returned the other 2.
First off it could easily be mistaken for a dog toy as it seems to be made of the same materials, smells the same and squeaks the same sound as a dog toy.
Second, if you look at it for a minute it's easy to see how a baby could get one leg in the back of their throat and/or a foot in an eye trying to chew on one of the other three. But I was still willing to try the toy under supervision.
So I washed it off as I do all new toys and when I started paying attention to the feet, realized that they were little cracks and paint from the spots was coming off. I don't care how non-toxic it is if paint is coming off of it it's not going in my daughter's mouth.
Anyways I don't know what all the hype is about. My daughter loves the Raspberry teether it is durable, much cheaper, you can buy 4 for the same price and keep giving a new one when she drops it and wash them all up at night. Most of all, no paint comes off of it and I have peace of mind knowing she is safe while playing.
Customer Review: Great Product!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this product based on previous reviews - I read a lot of reviews (the good and bad) so I will build my comment based on other comments
- Price - yep it's a little pricey but as another reader said, I rather spend some extra bucks and don't be concerned about lead paint from another toy coming from China - I call it peace of mind. Plus this is one of the few toys out there NOT made in China.
- Smell of rubber - one reader mentioned a strong smell of rubber. Didn't think so, it smells a little but not that much - believe me I am allergic to strong odors (fragances, newspaper print, cut grass) and it didn't bother me at all.
- Risk of choking - another reader mentioned the risk of choking with the legs, my DD sometimes might go overboard on the toy legs, but as with any toy I wouldn't leave a child unsupervised for a long time with a toy. I don't think it poses a risk, but we never know with babies right?
So far the experience has been great, my DD is 6 months old and adores the giraffe. Life saver and a big hit!
PS: Some kids (neighbors) and my husband called a dog toy, you might hear some comments like this :-) but don't bother, it's still a good purchase,
Customer Review: Most expensive teether but 6 month old baby didn't care for it at all! :-(
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought it because of its great review however my 6 month old son doesn't care for this item at all. He chew on everything but this giraffe. Maybe it's the size, maybe it's the rubber smell, I am not sure. I am giving it a 3 star because it is just sitting there and not being used. Thus, I am unable to give much review about the use of it. This giraffe come in a box that is very nice, and has its birth certificate or something like that. Very good quality rubber, and squeek when you squeeze it. Yes it does look like a dog's chew toy. It is able to stand too. I am not sure why my son doesn't like it. Perhaps he is on the smaller side, only 20th percentile on weight. This toy is way too big for him to hold and put in his mouth. A little difficult to handle. When he first hold it (on one of the leg), he hit his head with the giraffe's head. The second time, the giraffe's pointy ear poke his eye. It's difficult for him to aim it in his mouth, perhaps that's why he doesn't like it. He tried the leg, but it seems like he can choke on it, so I suggest parents keep an eye on their babies while using this item. I wish one day he will use it. For now it's just an expensive made in France chew toy sitting on the floor.