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The most popular plastic giraffe baby toy is the Sophie the giraffe teether made by Vulli. The first toy was made in 1961 in France and was the first of it’s kind. You will see many celebrity children carrying Sophie, but is all the hype really worth it? It is cute, but will your baby actually like it and use it? Below are the pros and cons to one of the world’s most iconic baby toys, Vulli Sophie the Giraffe Teether.
Basic Description:
The manufacturer lists this toy as a basic teether, or teething ring, which has numerous parts to chew on and play safely with to soothe a baby’s sore gums. It is also good for a baby’s development. It has dark contrasting colors to stimulate, a squeaker to entertain, rounded corners of soft plastic for easy holding and maneuvering, and smells of natural rubber to stimulate the senses.
Pros:
- Made off all natural, phthalate-free, and BPA-free rubber and paint so it is safe to go in baby’s mouth
- Easy to clean and durable
- Entertains baby for a long time
- Easy for infants to play with
- Squeaking noise is pleasant and entertaining for babies
Cons:
- Need to make sure you get an authentic Vulli Sophie since fake ones will have peeling paint very fast
- Some babies will put the legs down their throat – always need to supervise
- Babies with allergies to latex or other allergies should test before use
Conclusion:
All in all this toy has a lot more positives than it does negatives. As with most toys, you will need to constantly supervise your baby while he or she is playing with Sophie. There can be a chocking hazard. This toy, however, is very addictive for most babies and many of them will not put it down for hours. It is a functional toy, as well as, a fun toy for young babies who are just learning what toys are all about.
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