https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:08:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-31300 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:06:25 +0000 autumnlove 31300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We didn't register for Sophie but we got 2 at our baby shower! The regular Sophie and the smaller version. We are currently hiding them from our pup! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-31132 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:38:34 +0000 MsMamaBear 31132@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter likes her. She was supposed to be for Christmas, but I can't help myself.LOL She's been chewing on her since last night, when I opened her.....My SO is going to kill me!LOL</p> <p>@NYCaliMama: That's exactly why I bought her! The paint,rubber etc and she comes with a little story.lol </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-31123 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:27:52 +0000 SAHM0811 31123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>parents like that it's labeled as non-toxic, being made of natural rubber and food paint... I think that partially explains for the higher price tag (compared to a cheap teething toy that may have BPA or lead paint or whatever else...)</p> <p>Also, since she's a cute giraffe with an adorable name, she sort of has this "stuffed animal" quality to her... like, she can be your baby's first buddy, or lovey, in a sense. Other teethers lack such sentimental value... I think that's why it's a popular baby shower gift too... it's all in the marketing... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-31114 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:04:10 +0000 MH.Abroad 31114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been looking at Sophie. Never understood why it had such a cult following, but I guess we'll try it too! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-31107 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:28:53 +0000 looch 31107@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two, LO doesn't seem interested in it as a teether. I had to have it because giraffes are cool and Sophie is a cult classic, but I could have put that $40 to better use! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30849 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:13:08 +0000 mrbee 30849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Don't be knockin' Sophie... her powers are formidable! :-)</p> <p>Seriously though, we invested in a Sophie and Charlie truly loved her. She was definitely worth it for us... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30845 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:08:59 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 30845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved ours too. A must! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30840 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:02:46 +0000 mediagirl 30840@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So, why is Sophie better than a $2 freezable teething ring? I've seen it and it just looks like an expensive toy to me? Or dog toy. :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30782 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:22:37 +0000 Rubies 30782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO is 4 months old and enjoy chomping down on Sophie. She's a keeper! I received mine as a gift so the $20 pricetag didn't affect me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30777 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:16:48 +0000 SAHM0811 30777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD#1 thought it was just so-so... baby 2.0 loves it though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30775 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:07:33 +0000 L2sweetpea 30775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My niece loves it...my LO isn't old enough to use it/enjoy it quite yet. All of my friends like it too. My dog has stolen it away from my niece on a couple occasions so definitely supervise if you have a dog...they are easily confused. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30751 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:20:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 30751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We love it. She doesn't take a paci but will naw on Sophie for a while. I do see how a leg could down the throat but it's not really choking because it doesn't get lodged down there. It more of can trigger a gag reflex. </p> <p>My husban and I both agree it sounds stupid to spend $20 on a river squeaky toy but it's not one of those finicky things it's actually really well designed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30747 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:11:12 +0000 pelikila 30747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My son loves Sophie. He always goes back to that giraffe over other teething toys. To me all toys should be used with supervison. I've seen my son choke on his own fingers so really, I don't see the toy as the danger others might. We did have to convince my dog that Sophie wasn't a squeak toy for her but she is that way with all toys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30741 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:59:28 +0000 Andrea 30741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO never wanted anything to do with it but I have seen my niece chomp on it like a maniac. My LO never liked any other teethers either, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30728 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:33:20 +0000 owlmom 30728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Several of my friends with dogs have actually warned me against getting Sophie. Their dogs loved Sophie as much as their babies, and $20 is a lot to spend on what may become a dog chew toy if you aren't careful :) I'm still debating whether or not to get one for LO. Curious to see everyone's responses... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30715 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:48 +0000 carrieknitscake 30715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Green Thumb: I just love that you called it a "dog toy." That's all I have to offer this thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30714 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:17 +0000 HabesBabe 30714@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've gotten them for all of my girlfriends with kids and they seem to be a hit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30713 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:20:29 +0000 mole 30713@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My nephew LOVES the mushroom version of Sophie! We gave him both as a present. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30710 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:19:22 +0000 Mrsbells 30710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I clicked on the amazon link.. I must say there are some really adorable pictures of babies on there chewing on their sophie girafee </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30707 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:17:40 +0000 chopsuey 30707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: yikes! didn't realize those legs could be a choking hazard. scary! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30704 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:15:57 +0000 Green Thumb 30704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrbee: Oh my gosh, I never thought of that... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30696 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:08:28 +0000 mrbee 30696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We loved it!</p> <p>But I should note that there are 134 1-star reviews on Amazon, many of which mention that the legs can be a choking hazard:</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vulli-Sophie-the-Giraffe-Teether/product-reviews/B000IDSLOG/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_1?ie=UTF8&#038;showViewpoints=0&#038;filterBy=addOneStar" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Vulli-Sophie-the-Giraffe-Teether/product-reviews/B000IDSLOG/ref=cm_cr_dp_hist_1?ie=UTF8&#038;showViewpoints=0&#038;filterBy=addOneStar</a></p> <p>We let our kids use Sophie, but only under supervision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30692 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:07:14 +0000 chopsuey 30692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LOOOOOOVE IT! it's a MUST buy!! :) Sophie is AWESOME. She squeaks, is easy to grasp, has tons of features that are biteable! She's so easy to clean too. Buy it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sophie-the-giraffe-reviews-please#post-30690 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:05:57 +0000 Green Thumb 30690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Before I invest in essentially a $20 dog toy I want to hear some reviews, So, love it? Hate it? Do you view it as a necessity? Thanks. </p>