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What kind of toy is Sophie the giraffe?
Sophie the Giraffe is a teether – a toy for teething infants to chew on – in the form of a 7-inch-high (180 mm) hevea rubber giraffe. The toy has been made in France (as Sophie la Girafe) since 1961, first in Asnières-sur-Oise, near Paris by Delacostethen from 1991 by Vulli based in Rumilly in the French Alps.
Who is Sophie de Wit?
Sophie De Wit (born 28 August 1973 in Deurne) is a Belgian politician and is affiliated to the N-VA. She was elected as a member of the Flemish Parliament in 2009.
How to clean Sophie the giraffe?
To prevent trapped moisture inside Sophie, cover squeaker hole while cleaning. Our all-natural rubber has similar rules to a toothbrush. One baby, one Sophie! It is normal for the food-grade dye to fade overtime with use. You don’t need anything but Sophie the giraffe. I was given one by twenty different moms. They were all correct.
What’s new at Sophie la Girafe?
Sophie la girafe is proud to partner with the Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF) to help secure a future for giraffes in Africa. Take part in the creation of Sophie’s new ephemeral dress! A limited collector’s edition for its 60th anniversary available in stores in September Discover Sophie and her friends to colour!
Where is Sophie la Girafe made?
The toy has been made in France (as Sophie la Girafe) since 1961, first in Asnières-sur-Oise, near Paris by Delacostethen from 1991 by Vulli based in Rumilly in the French Alps. Its name refers to its launch on 25 May 1961, the feast day of Saint Madeline Sophie Barat.
Why is my Sophie the giraffe wet inside?
Sophie has a hole that lets air in and out, and which makes the toy squeezable. But that also means moisture can get inside. This liquid is usually either the saliva of a child chewing the giraffe, or the result of parents cleaning it. Mould needs two things to grow – water and warmth – and so over time, mould can grow inside the toy.