Why is Sophie so expensive?

Why is Sophie 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.

What age do babies use Sophie?

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.

What’s the big deal about 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.

Is Sophie safe for baby?

Sophie IS designed especially for the safety of your child and complies with all worldwide safety standards. Also, DON’T FORGET— THIS TOY MUST BE USED ONLY UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION.”

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).

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.

Is Sophie the Giraffe for teething?

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 teether so popular?

Part of the appeal of Sophie is her European lineage. She is from France (a sticker on her packaging depicts Sophie in front of the Eiffel Tower), created in 1961 by “a certain Monsieur Rampeau,” and she was an instant success in that country, where chewing on a Sophie has become a right of passage for French babies.

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.

Is Sophie the Giraffe bad?

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. If you have a drooly baby, moisture will get in the hole and you’ll end up with mold!” says Amazon user Stephanie Opera.

How do you tell if Sophie the Giraffe is real?

Some key things to point out:

1. On the real and fake one, the serial number and (c) SLG were on example the same spot.
2. The font and colors were “off” on the fake one’s packaging.
3. There was spelling mistakes.
4. The font and coloring on the packaging is different.

Is Sophie la Girafe safe?

In a response to Good Housekeeping, Sophie la Girafe maintains their original teether is still safe for extended use when handled carefully. “First of all, it’s important to know that Sophie la Girafe [Sophie the Giraffe] is composed of 100% natural rubber, so the cleaning instructions have to be carefully respected.