What is so great about Sophie the giraffe?

Taste: Sophie the Giraffe is very flexible and has lots of parts for baby to chew (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. She is very light and her long legs and neck are easy for baby to grip.

Why is Sophie the Giraffe so expensive?

So why does it cost so much? Sophie has been French mothers go-to teething toy since 1961. The toy is made in France rather than in China, and is made with natural rubber rather than plastic. That means the product costs more to make and is relatively expensive around the globe — but that hasn’t stopped its popularity.

Do you need to Sterilise Sophie the giraffe?

In accordance with what is written on the product packaging, we do not recommend sterilising Sophie la girafe. Known sterilisation methods require partial or full immersion of the product in a sterilising solution (boiling water or water with a sterilisation tablet) that could damage it.

Can you clean Sophie the giraffe?

Keeping the Toy — and Its Image — Clean As indicated on the packaging and in an explanatory leaflet inside the packaging, we recommend to clean the surface of ‘Sophie la girafe’ with a damp cloth. It should not be immersed in the water nor rinsed off, to prevent water from getting inside, as she may become damaged.”

Can you wash Sophie the Giraffe?

Where did Sophie the giraffe get its name?

History. The toy has been made in France (as Sophie la Girafe) since 1961, first in Asnières-sur-Oise, near Paris, by Delacoste, then from 1991 by Vulli, based in Rumilly in the French Alps. Its name refers to its launch on 25 May 1961, the feast day of Saint Madeline Sophie Barat. It has achieved national icon status in France,…

What kind of rubber is Sophie la Girafe made of?

Made from 100% natural rubber and still “traditionally” produced for more than 50 years, Sophie la girafe is Baby’s first toy stimulating each of his senses.

Is the Sophie the giraffe a low maintenance pet?

Sophie also isn’t low maintenance. At least, not according to Calisson Inc., the distributor in the USA of Vulli, which issued the following statement to NBC News: “First of all, it’s important to know that ‘Sophie la girafe’ is composed of 100 percent natural rubber, so the cleaning instructions have to be carefully respected.

Is there a recall on Sophie the giraffe?

Vulli responded by recalling Sophie the Giraffe and similar products from German retailers, and offering to exchange it with one produced on or after March 2012, which Vulli says adhere to the stricter German limit. ^ a b c dLevin, Josh (7 March 2011).