Tell Me About the Power of Sophie the Giraffe

girllennon · April 2011

My son is probably teething now. He's drooling a lot, has watery poo for the last two days and cries in pain on and off (not related to his gas issues because he quiets quickly if he starts chewing on his paci). I know a lot of moms swear by them, some not so much, but I don't want to rip open every teething toy in my stash just to find out he hates them all when Sophie may do the trick.

I haven't tried the washcloth in the freezer method just yet, but I'd figure it wouldn't hurt to ask your experiences with Sophie. I know he's ready to start gnawing away on stuff because when he's not trying to shove both fists in his mouth, he will try to chew on burp cloths.

My DH thinks I'm crazy to want to plunk down the nearly $20 it costs to buy it, but if it keeps my son occupied and not howl at the top of his lungs, then I'll get it. My son and my eardrums will be grateful for any feedback at all.

Bredins wife · April 2011

Piper doesn't seem to know that Sophie is a teether. She has tried to eat her a few times, but she doesn't care too much for her yet. I got it for 12 on Amazon.

KRT · April 2011

DD had a Sophie and LOVED it! The neck is nice and long so she could easily grip it and she loved to chew on the legs and face. She had it ALL the time, espeically in her car seat. Our pedi even commented on it. She said that she saw kids that loved their Sophie but not like DD. DS got one from my mom and I will probably be giving it to him soon.

Acendaneil · April 2011

I bought Sophie in January and it is now DD's favorite toy. She gums her all the time and loves the squeaker. I once forgot to bring Sophie with us on a day out and it was a major meltdown, the toy we had just didn't do the trick and it turned into a pretty crappy day after we noticed we forgot her.

cholmstrom · April 2011

I picked up Sophie for Parker when he was almost 3 months old. He had off and on interest in her and didn't do much in the way of using her as a teether, For about the past 6 months, He has been excessively drooling. Mostly he likes to shove his bib in his mouth though. About a week ago, we saw his little bottom tooth coming through, Since then he has loved Sophie and chews on her whenever she is in his reach. His favorite is to chew on her ear but will also stick a leg in his mouth and on occasion has had her whole head in his mouth. She really keeps him entertained now that he is a little older. I believe some of his interest is held also because he is learning cause and effect, can grasp better, and is reaching for things and creating ways (rolling, scooting) to get to what he wants. Overall, in my book, Sophie was well worth the money spent.

girllennon · April 2011

Thanks for the input so far. I ordered Sophie from Amazon and I hope it does the trick for him even if it may take him some time to take a shine to her.

mommy2alyssa · April 2011

After reading this I think I might go get a Sophie for DD. Almost all of her favorite toys are giraffes so why not her teether?

LawyerMommaToBe · April 2011

My dog likes Sophie better than my kid does.

Draba123 · April 2011

I ordered this guy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001T7TN2E but haven't received it yet. Anyone use this? It's by the same makers of Sophie but didn't have the long legs and was cheaper so I went for this instead. Hope it wasn't a mistake!

moonhunt18 · April 2011

i wasnt going to get sophie until i couldnt deny that due to the hype there must be some to it. so i got her when dd was about 3 months. sophie was to big for dd to manipulate. but once around 4 months sophie became #1!

i want to add that my pediatrician says dont freeze things gto teeth on...only refridgerate because baby gums are so tender that frostbite easy sets in.

moonhunt18 · April 2011

i wasnt going to get sophie until i couldnt deny that due to the hype there must be some to it. so i got her when dd was about 3 months. sophie was to big for dd to manipulate. but once around 4 months sophie became #1!

i want to add that my pediatrician says dont freeze things to teeth on...only refridgerate because baby gums are so tender that frostbite easy sets in.

williaw · April 2011

Bredins wife:
Piper doesn't seem to know that Sophie is a teether. She has tried to eat her a few times, but she doesn't care too much for her yet. I got it for 12 on Amazon.

Same here. A just kind of sits there and holds her.

Kitiara5512 · April 2011

C plays with her and chews some but is not actually teething yet, just drooling over everything. I remember having a Sophie when I was a kid and loving it, but again I dont really remember my teething experience either and my mother doesnt remember any of my toys other than barbies and a rocking horse.

SoDoMojo · April 2011

My child is currently sitting next to me with 3 of Sophie's feet crammed into his mouth. She has a mystical spell over babies.

TBLilyRose · April 2011

DS could take her or leave her right now. He'd rather chew on his lion blankie, a burp cloth, or our fingers. I bought some teethers to keep in the fridge that he seems to like, too.

canthardlywait426 · April 2011

For the longest time Cooper didn't know what to do with her but in the last 2 weeks he doesn't want to be without her. He gnaws on Sophie all day! He isn't a fan of the washcloth or other cold things. Good luck!