Why is Sophie La 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.
Whats the big deal about Sophie the Giraffe
Sophie la girafe has long legs, which babies love to put into their mouths, so they can chew the entire length of their gum bed. Most other teethers can only help with the front teeth, and not when baby is growing the rear teeth. Therefore, Sophie la girafe helps with early and late stage teething.
How did Sophie the Giraffe become popular
The toy was an instant hit, and soon Weiss was selling hundreds of Sophies a week. She saw a spike in sales each time a celebrity's child was photographed chewing on Sophie, but the giraffe really started to take off in 2007, when hundreds of toys made in China were recalled because of lead-based paint.Oct 3, 2009
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.
Does Sophie the Giraffe have mold
This is absolutely horrifying. When parents discovered mold in their "Tommee Tippee Sippee" cups in 2016, people everywhere were horrified. Well, we have more bad news: Sophie the Giraffe isn't safe either. Recent reports from parents reveal people have found mold growing inside of the popular toddler teething toy.
Do I need to sterilize 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.
What is so special about Sophie the Giraffe
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 (ears, horns, legs). She is perfect for soothing baby's sore gums when teething and is completely safe.
Why does Sophie the Giraffe cost so much
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.
Whats special about Sophie the Giraffe
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. … Smell: The singular scent of natural rubber (from Hevea tree) makes Sophie the Giraffe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys.
What is the deal with Sophie the Giraffe
Sophie is made of natural rubber—each giraffe spends three months curing on a tray in the factory in Rumilly, France—and embellished with food-grade paint. Its success has led to unsubstantiated reports of imposter giraffes.