Introducing “Friday Favorites”…with Sophie the Giraffe teether

Every Friday I will bring you a new “Friday Favorite” of mine…whether it be a product, a food, a place, an activity etc. And to kick off the weekly trend, I thought I would start with one that has been on top of my “Mommy Must Have” list for as long as I can remember, Sophie the Giraffe! It’s no wonder she is our #1 seller at bloumebaby, as she is completely functional, is non toxic and totally adorable (this combination is very very hard to come by). Made by Vulli toys (a French company), Sohpie was born on May 25th, 1961, and has not changed her fabulous appearance since then. “Sophie is ‘traditionally’ produced to this day, a process that involves more than 14 manual operations. She is made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea Tree.”- Sophie press book.

Starting at the age of 3 months, Sophie stimulates each of your baby’s 5 senses; 1. Sight (through the dark contrasting spots all over Sophie’s body) 2. Hearing (the squeaker inside Sophie makes an amusing sound for young babies who will later learn the cause and effect of squeezing the toy to make the sound) 3. Taste (Sophie is made from completely natural rubber and food paint, and her soft texture and many parts- legs, ears etc- are perfect for soothing your baby’s teething gums). 4. Touch- (Sophie is soft like a mother’s skin, and will stimulate physiological and emotional response that will help soothe your baby). 5. Smell (the unique soft scent of the Hevea tree rubber will make it easy for your baby to distinguish this toy from all the rest).
And if Sophie is not your style, don’t worry, Vulli came out with their Chan Pie Gnon line. Their names deriving from the french word for mushroom, these little guys represent three siblings who will offer your baby the same benefits as Sophie, but in a more modern way.