Sophie

What looks very similar to a dog toy is rapidly becoming Belles favorite toy. I am not sure if I am making it her favorite because of the cost or she really does like it. If you google this Sophie Giraffe or ask any mother you will find nothing but positive reviews. I broke down and spent the 20$ on one in hope that I would have positive reviews as well. 

So far it hasn't been spectacular but Belle can manipulate the toy pretty well. My mother hates its but all the family loved the toy! 

Below is what the website says about why the toy is sooo popular. Call me a sucker for marketing!

Why is Sophie such a huge success? Sophie the Giraffe is BABYS FIRST TOY, stimulating EACH OF HIS SENSES from the age of 3 months:

*Sight: 



At the age of 3 months, a baby's eyesight is still limited and he can only make out high contrasts. The Dark and contrasting attention-catching spots all over Sophie the Giraffe's body provide visual stimulation and she soon becomes a familiar and reassuring object for baby.

*Hearing:Sophie the Giraffe's squeaker keeps baby amused and stimulates his hearing. To begin with, the funny sound Sophie makes when she is squeezed helps to stimulate baby's hearing, and then later, helps him to understand the link between cause and effect.

*Taste:

Sophie the Giraffe is made of 100% natural rubber and food paint, and is completely safe to chew, just like a feeding bottle teat. Her soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs), make her perfect for soothing baby's sore gums during teething.

*Touch: 

Touch is the first means a baby has of communicating with the outside world. Sophie the Giraffe's soft feel, like baby's mother's skin, stimulates physiological and emotional response that soothe baby and promote healthy growth and well-being. 

*Smell: 

The singular scent of natural rubber from the Hevea tree makes Sophie the Giraffe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all his other toys. 

*Easy to grip: 

Sophie the Giraffe's shape and 18 cm (7 inches) size are perfect for baby's small hands. She is very light, and her long legs and neck are easy for baby to grip, even from his earliest days.

I guess only time will tell if this toy is worth the money :)

Tchau,

Sara