Sophie la girafe

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Baby's first & favourite teething toy since 1961

Prepare to meet the most adored teether in the world—a true Parisian celebrity born on May 25, 1961 (Saint Sophie’s Day!), who has been charming babies and parents for generations!

More than just a toy, Sophie la Girafe is a celebrated French heirloom and an essential first friend designed to safely stimulate all five of your little one's senses: Sight, Touch, Taste & Teething, Hearing & Smell

Still traditionally produced in France using a closely guarded, 14-step manual process, Sophie la Girafe is the natural, safe, and timeless choice that has become the ultimate must-have for newborns worldwide. Get ready to welcome this iconic, all-natural companion into your studio family!

Stimulating the five senses

High-Contrast Visual Stimulation

Sight

At around 3 months, a baby's eyesight is still developing, and they can primarily distinguish high contrasts. This is exactly why Sophie la Girafe features her signature dark, attention-catching spots!

These contrasting patterns all over her body provide crucial newborn visual stimulation, making her an easy-to-spot and visually engaging friend. Sophie quickly becomes a familiar, reassuring object that helps your baby focus and develop their eyesight during those critical first months.

The Unique Scent of Natural Rubber

Smell

Sophie la Girafe has a unique, subtle, and natural scent derived from 100% Hevea tree rubber. This distinctive smell makes the teether easy for your baby to recognize and identify among their other infant toys.

By engaging the sense of smell, Sophie provides complete sensory integration—a key element for newborn development. The comforting, natural fragrance quickly makes her a familiar and reassuring companion.

Safe, Natural Gum Relief

Taste & Teething

When it comes to teething pain, babies are drawn to Sophie's all-natural design. She is made from food-grade paint and 100% natural rubber, making her completely safe to mouth and chew.

Her soft texture, along with her many easy-to-grab parts like the ears, horns, and legs, offer multiple surfaces for soothing sore baby gums. This diverse chewing experience provides effective infant gum relief and helps the baby reach areas at the back of the mouth, making her the perfect natural teething toy for every stage of oral development.

Softness for Easy Grip & Comfort

Touch

The sensation of touch is vital for early learning. Sophie la Girafe is crafted from soft, pliable, 100% natural Hevea rubber that feels comforting and skin-like to a baby.

Her lightweight body and long, slim neck are specifically designed for easy grasping, promoting the development of your baby's pincer grip and fine motor skills. The flexible, soothing texture of this natural rubber toy makes it an ideal first object for babies to explore through touch, becoming an essential sensory comfort object.

Squeak for Cause and Effect

Hearing

Sophie la Girafe contains a gentle squeaker that provides auditory stimulation and delight. The soft sound is specifically designed to not over-stimulate your baby's sensitive ears.

When a baby squeezes their natural rubber teether, the immediate reward of the soft sound teaches them the concept of cause and effect. This interaction encourages grasping and manipulation, providing valuable auditory feedback that is essential for infant sensory development and engaging their curiosity with a familiar, cheerful sound.

FAQ

Sophie la Girafe is made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea tree. She is painted with food-grade paint and is certified non-toxic, BPA-free, and Phthalate-free, making her an incredibly safe and natural teething toy for your infant.

Do not submerge or sterilize Sophie in water or a dishwasher, as this can trap water inside and damage the squeaker. The manufacturer recommends simply wiping her clean with a damp cloth and mild, soapy water. Always cover the small hole at the bottom (the air valve for the squeaker) when wiping to prevent moisture from entering.

Sophie's flexible texture and many chewable parts (ears, horns, legs) allow babies to reach and soothe their entire gum line, including the back molars. This diverse surface area provides effective infant gum relief and promotes healthy oral development.

Sophie la Girafe is designed as a newborn toy and is suitable for babies from 3 months onwards. She is often considered a baby’s first toy because her high-contrast spots, soft texture, and easy-to-grip shape are perfect for engaging a baby's senses early on.

Sophie la Girafe is a classic French baby toy that has been traditionally manufactured in Rumilly, France, in the Haute-Savoie region, since 1961. The creation process involves over 14 manual operations, upholding a standard of high-quality French craftsmanship.

The gentle squeak provides crucial auditory stimulation and is designed to teach the baby the concept of cause and effect. When they squeeze the toy, they are rewarded with a fun sound, which encourages them to keep interacting with and grasping the teether, promoting fine motor skills.

The singular scent comes from the 100% natural Hevea tree rubber she is made from. This subtle, natural fragrance helps the baby identify Sophie amid other infant toys, promoting sensory integration and making her a reassuring, familiar object.

Yes, because the paint used is 100% food-grade paint and non-toxic, it is designed to be completely safe to chew and may naturally fade or rub off over time with heavy use and cleaning. This is normal and confirms the use of safe, natural materials.

At a young age, a baby's eyesight is limited to high contrasts. The dark, contrasting spots across Sophie's body provide essential newborn visual stimulation, making her easy for your baby to track, focus on, and recognize.

Authentic Sophie la Girafe teethers produced since July 2011 have a unique batch number printed on the back of one of her legs. This ensures full product traceability and compliance with strict European and international safety standards.

Collection of various worldwide awards and badges on a white background for Sophie le girafe