Sophie the Giraffe Baby Teether is one of those indispensable toys for very young (3-9 months)  children.  Anyone who has had a child in that age bracket remembers the discomfort and crying that goes into the teething process.  Sophie the Giraffe goes a long way toward soothing the needs of a teething infant. 

Sophie the Giraffe is an easy size and shape for a baby’s tiny hands.  The internal squeaking sound provides feedback to the baby, encouraging him to continue to play with the toy.  The soft natural rubber body makes it easy to hold, and the food-grade paint used on the body is safe for the baby to chew on.

Since Sophie is made of all natural rubber, it is much easier to keep clean than a washcloth or cloth-based chew toy.  The rubber is thicker in the spots that it matters, helping to ensure that the baby won’t bite off an ear, nose or other body part.

How did I decide this was a great product?  I looked at some reviews.  Most people tend to leave poor reviews.  So when I saw the following headings for the reviews on this product, I knew it was special:

“Don’t let the price deter you!”

 ”Totally lives up to the hype–We love Sophie!” 

“Her *favorite* toy!!” 

“Granddaughters new best friend” 

“  My son loves this teether” 

“Couldn’t live with out it” 

In fact, over 70% of those reviewing Sophie the Giraffe gave it a 5-star rating!  And nearly 85% gave it a 4- or 5-star rating!  That is outstanding!

From the Manufacturer

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 object. Hearing: Her squeaker keeps baby amused, stimulates his hearing, 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 mommy, stimulating soothing physiological and emotional responses. Smell: The singular scent of natural rubber makes Sophie the Giraffe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys. Phthalates and BPA free.

Review on Amazon

My 5 month old daughter LOVES her Sophie the Giraffe toy! This toy is absolutely wonderful in every way. Sophie is made of soft rubber and makes a pleasant-sounding squeak whenever any part of her body is squeezed, so even a young baby can elicit a reaction from the toy with minimal effort.

I don’t know what it is about Sophie, but whenever my daughter plays with her, she gets very vocal and talkative.

I saw another review which referred to this toy as “a glorified dog toy”. That reviewer is mistaken, and simply doesn’t realize the value of this toy.

- Sophie’s body, while soft, has several areas of thicker rubber (the nubs on her head, her ears, and her feet) which are perfect for teething babies to gnaw on for relief.
- Sophie’s contrasting colors (spots) are visually stimulating to a baby.
- She is easy to grip given her long, thin neck.
- This toy is made of 100% natural rubber and uses food-grade paint (SAFE!).
- This is a quality baby toy which will last for many years.

I would much rather pay $20 for a safe, engaging toy for my baby, than pay $5 for some piece of junk with lead paint.

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