STMs do I need a Sofie??

mrsbtobe20122

I've been told by many people it's a must have for drooly teething babes, and we will be heading that way soon. What're your thoughts?

usernewname

There are more chew toys out there than Sophie. Its up to you if you want your LO to nom on a giraffe

kat8805

No, you do not need a Sophie.

LunaBug924

We got one and I keep trying to give it to her. She doesn't seem to like or dislike it right now, I don't think she can hold it long enough or manipulate it enough to really nom on it yet. She prefers her receiving blankets or wash cloths right now.

For how much that darn thing costs I hope she does take it. I feel like a drug pusher trying to give it to her. "C'mon, all the other babies are using Sophie". Lol.

usernewname

I'm looking at getting chew beads instead, DS noms on his winkel like no tomorrow. And his shirt. And now blankets.

MsGMChick

We got one. She likes it already. She'll hang out with it and nom its ears. 

letal316

We got one as a gift but I knew we'd get one for sure because all my friends with babies told me their kids love their Sophie's. DD just started taking an interest in hers.

Junebug060609

You don't *need* one, but a lot of babies do love them.

usernewname

DS loves it @ocoma! He can nom on the tube thingies and the square inside has something inside that makes a rattle noise when shaken.

ETA: its from Manhattan Toy

purtz

No

yogasailmomma

We love sofie! She also loves her banana teething toothbrush, the thing is awesome!

Baby Banana Bendable Training Toothbrush, Infant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002QYW8LW/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GZ.7tb1N212VN

QOTR

I've been giving it to him to hold on the changing table. Today he was biting it's back and shaking his head, cheetah-style.

mrsbtobe20122

Junebug060609 said:

You don't *need* one, but a lot of babies do love them.

I guess my question should've been:

Is Sofie worth the splurge? Hehe

danabsd

Yes. 3.

danabsd

I kid.  No, we never got much use out of it. 

usernewname

mrsbtobe20122 said:

Junebug060609 said:

You don't *need* one, but a lot of babies do love them.

I guess my question should've been:

Is Sofie worth the splurge? Hehe

That's up to you. You really won't know until you give it to LO. But the general consensus is that everyone can survive without it.

tbiscuit18

DS loves his. Although it literally looks like a serious make out session with her face. So maybe he's trying to master his game early?

alyssajanell5

My lo would much rather chew on a rag... Hasn't taken much to Sofie but we will see.

lmccarty123

My LO loves her sofie!

RachelCA29

florassecret said:

DS loves it @ocoma! He can nom on the tube thingies and the square inside has something inside that makes a rattle noise when shaken.

ETA: its from Manhattan Toy

I have one of these and didn't even know what it was called! LO doesn't seem to have much interest in any toys right now - including his Sophie that my dog just ruined. But my MIL and I were in a book store looking at the "winkel" and a random mom walked by and was like, "that is the best toy, they can wack themselves in the face with it and it doesn't hurt", so my MIL immediately bought it.

ETA: fixing my damn auto correct.

usernewname

RachelCA29 said:

florassecret said:

DS loves it @ocoma! He can nom on the tube thingies and the square inside has something inside that makes a rattle noise when shaken.

ETA: its from Manhattan Toy

I have one of these and didn't even know what it was called! LO doesn't seem to have much interest in any toys right now - including his Sophie that my dog just ruined. But my MIL and I were in a book store looking at the "winkel" and a random mom walked by and was like, "that is the best toy, they can wack themselves in the fave with it and it doesn't hurt", so my MIL immediately bought it.

Hahaha. Ds swing his hand today at lunch holding it sad knocked over dh glass of iced tea. It was hilarious. To me at least.

You get it from Chapters?

RachelCA29

@florassecret‌ Yes. Their baby section has everything!

Dplusbsquared

We just got Sophie for our teething/drooling DS and he's in LOVE! He grabs her poor little neck in a death grip and sucks her face like there's no tomorrow! Poor Sophie!
I have found that washing her in scolding hot water makes her squeaker less loud each time.