Sophie the Giraffe has been around for more than 49 years...

Since 1961, more than 30 million Sophies have been sold in the world. 830,000 babies were born in France last year; over 710,000 giraffes have been sold!

Her success has been huge in Europe, America and in Canada. She just won the ASTRA - Best Baby Toy of the Year 2009 in the USA.

Nicole Richie and her daughter Harlow

Naomi Watts and her son Alexander

Sofia Coppola and her daughter Romy

Isla Fisher and her daughter Olive

Ashlee Simpson and son Bronx

Steve, Cynthia Nixon's husband (Miranda in Sex in the City) carrying their baby's Sophie

Martha Stewart recommended Sophie the Giraffe in her show. Sophie is one her "Baby Must-Haves".

Mothering
Nov - Dec 09

The Age
Dec 09

My Child
Dec 09

Little One
Issue 2, 2009

Born in France in 1961, Sophie quickly became a "must have" in baby's essentials. Designed to stimulate the senses and soothe teething gums, mothers recognise right away the benefits of this little giraffe for their child.

Sophie the Giraffe has been a favourite teething toy in France for more than 40 years. Since her creation in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe has wowed over 20 million babies (and parents!) with her natural beauty and charm. These days in France 9 out of 10 newborn babies are given their own Sophie La Girafe.

Most importantly her flexible, renewable, natural rubber materials and non-toxic paint mean Sophie the Giraffe is a safe and all-natural teething toy for your little one. Parents world-wide trust the joy this classic toy brings to their babies.

Vulli, a company based in Rumilly in the Haute-Savoie region of France has continued to keep the jealously-guarded secret of how this wonder toy is made. In today's fast paced world it is unusual tosee a high production toy still "tradionally produced" and made by hand: Sophie requires more than14 manual manufacturing steps.

Her retro style has ensured that she has remained fashionable for over 48 years.

Slender, flexible and soft, baby can squeeze and chew her in complete safety. Lovable and amusing, Sophie laughs when her body is squeezed.

• Made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea tree
• Natural Rubber is soft, safe & non-toxic for baby to teethe & chew.
• Lightweight & easy to grasp for tiny hands.
• Painted with non-toxic, food-grade paints.
• Stimulating to baby's senses with her soft colors & gentle squeak.
• Bumpy head helps soothe sore, teething gums.
• Sophie makes a soft squeak when squeezed - such fun for a baby!
• Slender, flexible & soft - babies love manipulating & teething Sophie.
• Sophie the Giraffe is Phthalate-Free with No Vinyl (no-PVC)!
• Born in France in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe is a classic!
• 7" Tall (17cm)
• 0 - 12 months +