Sophie la girafe | Handcrafted for 60 Years in France | Natural Rubber | Designed for Teething Babies | Awaken All 5 Senses | Easy to Clean (616324)

Q: Will buying Sophie for my baby make me a better parent? How many should I buy?

Absolutely. Or get left behind with the other bad parents.

Q: I read a few posts on the internet about a recall of Sophie. Check wikipedia. Are the Sophies sold on this Amazon page made after March 2012?

There was never an "official" recall on Sophie. What happened was that Sophie was found by a third party to contain a higher level of Nitrosatable content than allowed in order to conform to the European Safety Standard for teethers and soothers. In response Vulli changed their processing sometime in 2012 and offered a voluntary exchange program for Sophies purchased in Germany. Vulli wont say when exactly the formulation was changed but the new safety test report that showed the reduced Nitrosatable content came out April 2012. Sophie has always conformed to US Safety Standards so anyone who purchased a Sophie before the formulation change in the USA were not considered eligible for the exchange program. Sophie the Giraffe is such a popular toy that I would be surprised if any of the older Sophies are still currently "on the shelf". If you want to be sure however the batch number on Sophies leg reveals the manufacture date. My Sophies number is 322060. The last four numbers are the ones you want. The third number on mine (2) stands for the year... the 2 on mine represents 2012. The following three numbers (060) are the day of the year, the 60th day of the year in 2012 was February 29th. So my Sophie was manufactured February 29, 2012, probably right before the formulation change. I hope that makes sense and is helpful to everyone.

Q: Will Sophie's high likelihood of growing black mold give my child an amazing immune system?

No DUHHH!! How you think beast boy got to be ? 🙄🙄

Q: What guarantee that this is a real Sophie and not a fake?

I ordered this item twice. One time I got the legitimate Sophie, and one time I received a fake. The box, quality of the toy and quality of the pamphlet inserts is obvious when a fake is sent. The fake was a little smaller of a giraffe and the color was more of a yellow rubber.

Product ID: 957699

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Details

Material
Rubber
Color
Brown
Brand
Sophie la
Material Type Free
BPA Free
Item dimensions L x W x H
1.97 x 3.74 x

🌿100% natural, BPA & phthalate-free rubber

🎨Hand-painted uniqueness in every piece

🦒60 years of artisanal heritage

Description

🦒 Elevate teething time with a timeless French icon!

SENSORY STIMULATION - Designed to awaken all five senses, promoting early development through touch, sight, and sound.
PURE SAFE MATERIALS - Made from 100% natural rubber and food-grade paint, free from BPA and phthalates for ultimate baby safety.
EFFORTLESS CLEAN CARE - Easy to clean with gentle hand washing, ensuring hygiene without hassle.
UNIQUE HAND PAINTED CHARM - Each Sophie la girafe is individually hand-painted, making your baby’s teether truly one-of-a-kind.
TIMELESS FRENCH CRAFTSMANSHIP - Handcrafted for six decades, a trusted classic for discerning parents.

Sophie la girafe is a beloved teething toy handcrafted in France for over 60 years, made from 100% natural rubber and food-safe paint. Free from BPA and phthalates, it safely stimulates all five senses while offering a unique, hand-painted design. Lightweight and easy to clean, it’s the perfect blend of tradition, safety, and sensory development for your baby.

Specifications

Product Dimensions	1.97 x 3.74 x 7.09 inches
Item model number	616324
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Target gender	Unisex
Minimum weight recommendation	8 Pounds
Maximum weight recommendation	60 Pounds
Material Type	Rubber
Material Composition	Rubber
Material free	BPA Free
Care instructions	Hand Wash Gently
Number Of Items	1
Style	Sophie la girafe
Batteries required	No
Dishwasher safe	No
Is portable	No
Item Weight	1.76 ounces