Should I 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.
Can you UV sterilize Sophie the giraffe?
No, you cannot sterilize (UV, steam, etc.) Sophie items. Since these are made of natural rubber, exposure to heat may alter the product’s integrity. If you’ve already sterilized Sophie, we recommend discontinuing use, for safety reasons.
Why is Sophie la girafe 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.
When should I introduce Sophie the giraffe?
around 3 months
Most parents find that as their infant begins to discover their own hands and starts putting them in their mouth (at around 3 months of age), they will begin enjoying Sophie la girafe. It is this 3 month mark that Vulli recommends as most suitable for the baby to start using Sophie.
Does Sophie the giraffe have mold?
Some parents discovered gnarly mold inside ‘Sophie the Giraffe,’ a popular teething toy. Sophie the Giraffe is becoming an endangered species. An article published this week by Good Housekeeping shared reports (and gnarly pictures) from parents of discoveries of mold inside the popular teething toy.
Why does everyone love Sophie the giraffe?
Parents love her too But also because she’s made from 100% natural rubber with food-grade paint. Maybe parents love her as she’s French. She’s so popular in France that annual sales of Sophie often exceed that year’s birth rate. We too can match the French sophistication and shove a giraffe in a baby’s mouth.
Is Sophie la Girafe made in China?
The box for the bigger Sophie (the one that squeaks) says it’s made in France. For the Sophie teether with the two rings, it says on the box that it’s designed in France but made in PRC (China).
Is there a problem with Sophie the giraffe?
Sophie the Giraffe may be the one under scrutiny at the moment, but it’s likely not the only toy with potentially moldy issues. “Any hollow toy that is rubber or plastic is receptive to mold growth,” said Hymes. “It just happened to be that someone cut into Sophie and found it.”
What kind of rubber is Sophie la Girafe made of?
Sophie la girafe is pleased to announce the renewal of her partnership with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in 2019. 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.
Where did Sophie the giraffe teether come from?
Made by hand in France since 1961, this famous teether is ideal for toddlers since its long arms and legs can reach all the way back to the molars. Made by hand in France since 1961, this famous teether is ideal for toddlers since its long arms and legs can reach all the way back t…
Is there mold in a Sophie giraffe toy?
Disgusted at the mere thought of mold growing inside a toy meant for chewing and sucking on, some parents are tossing out their Sophie Giraffes without further ado. While parents are doing a bit of grisly investigating, it seems that not every used Sophie toy has collected mold: