Talk to me about Sophie

valstulas · December 2013

I was showing SO Finn's amazon wish-list tonight.

He took one look at Sophie and said, "A $20 teether?! Seriously?"

I have to defend this purchase, so please tell me, what makes Sophie the adorable-yet-possibly-overpriced Giraffe worth $20.

bobcee · December 2013

I think they lace it with crack.

I don't understand why babies love it so much, but they just do. And when they're miserable and cranky from teething and you can hand them Sophie and they immediately start nomming on it, you won't regret the money you spent on it.

Target has a similar adorable elephant for cheaper that I heard works just as well. I personally wouldn't have spent $20 on Sophie but ours were gifts which I gladly accepted.

Pink724 · December 2013

I've spent more than $20 combined on several other cheap teethers and she still prefers Sophie more than any others. It saves you money in the long run that you would waste on ones he wouldn't like!

kaylakim · December 2013

I'm wondering the same thing. I'm just kicking myself for not buying it for Scarlett almost three years ago, then I would already have it and not still be thinking about it!

Married071709 · December 2013

This may be an UO but DD could care less about Sophie. I give it to her and she just drops it.

jackson290721 · December 2013

Yup. Like @bobcee said, laced with crack. DD loves Sophie. I've given her other teethers and she gives me this look that say "what is this fuckery"

Dani428 · December 2013

jackson290721 said:
Yup. Like @bobcee said, laced with crack. DD loves Sophie. I've given her other teethers and she gives me this look that say "what is this fuckery"

Lol!! Now I want one for C!!!

bobcee · December 2013

Married071709 said:
This may be an UO but DD could care less about Sophie. I give it to her and she just drops it.

DD used to do this, but started taking it when she was a bit older. She still loves playing with it now at almost 3 yrs.

chiboo9 · December 2013

There's something about that dang giraffe. LO loves her. We have the smaller one with the handles too. She nom noms on both all day long.

EagleWife · December 2013

Get it from buybuy baby with a 20% off coupon.

it helps! (Or BRU, we just got a mailer for them w a 20% off one item sticker).

Sophie's legs and neck are nice and thin, very easy for LO to grasp. The feet and head are perfect for gnawing.

Plus it's natural rubber and food grade paint (is that such a thing?) and just adorable.

Kitten80 · December 2013

thanks for asking. I have been wondering as well and wishing I got one for the previous 2 so I wouldn't be contemplating whether to do it now. Thinking it will be a stocking stuffer since I won't be putting much in the stocking. Maybe...

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EagleWife · December 2013

This write up is neat:
https://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-49623175/

[Deleted User] · December 2013

We got one as a gift. Morgan is just scared of it. I don't think she likes the noise.

valstulas · December 2013

EagleWife said:
This write up is neat:
https://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-49623175/

aaaand, sold!

MrsWilson2013 · December 2013

bobcee said:

I think they lace it with crack. I don't understand why babies love it so much, but they just do. And when they're miserable and cranky from teething and you can hand them Sophie and they immediately start nomming on it, you won't regret the money you spent on it. Target has a similar adorable elephant for cheaper that I heard works just as well. I personally wouldn't have spent $20 on Sophie but ours were gifts which I gladly accepted.

I have the elephant one from Target, its Infantino brand... They have it in an elephant and a money for $13 normally but it is on sale for $10 right now :-) LO adores it!

Kitten80 · December 2013

Married071709 said:
This may be an UO but DD could care less about Sophie. I give it to her and she just drops it.

this is my fear, lol. I'll finally buy it and she won't be interested.

valstulas · December 2013

Kitten80 said:

Married071709 said:
This may be an UO but DD could care less about Sophie. I give it to her and she just drops it.
this is my fear, lol. I'll finally buy it and she won't be interested.

Precisely. And then SO would be all like, "See! I told you so!"

stephyfaith · December 2013

DD loves Sophie! See pics for proof

karen0477 · December 2013

Now I can't wait!!! I know my BFF has bought one for Allie for Christmas.....

fabk · December 2013

A has started loving on Sophie lately. I don't get it either. Our dog gets it though. Its the only toy of A's that she thinks they should share. So Sophie now lives in my car. Bonus she is nice and cold when we get in the car so extra nice on teething baby gums.

Is it sad I am considering get the dog her own Sophie?!?!

NKF312 · December 2013

Dd doesn't love Sophie, just kinda stares at her

mandyrator79 · December 2013

my girl loves her Sophie too!

Linzbut113083 · December 2013

DD does love her sophie! So do the dogs... And it will be theirs the day they accidentally find it on the ground.

emandia · December 2013

I think Santa needs to bring a Sophie this year.

valstulas · December 2013

@emandia Santa is definitely bringing a Sophie this year. If LO doesn't care for her, oh well, sorrynotsorry, SO!

JessieH8686 · December 2013

Parker loves Sophie. He gets so upset driving in the car but is better with that dumb giraffe. I don't get it. He has other teethers but couldn't care less for them. I got mine as a gift but I see myself buying a replacement at some point. Sophie tried to run away 3 times at the mall on Black Friday (we almost her haha)

valstulas · December 2013

CDumovich said:
I don't want to sound dumb but what about a latex allergy since she is made from natural rubber?

That's a good point. While it's possible that Finn could be allergic, it's not probable. He also hasn't been repeatedly exposed to latex, either, so he's most likely all set. I'm trying him on bananas soon and if he's allergic to those, he won't be getting a Sophie.

Stina2012 · December 2013

maryannespier said:
Sophie came in the mail yesterday. Giles is currently nomming on a hoof while I eat cake for breakfast.

Mmmmm, cake!

equinus · December 2013

Hands down my older DDs favorite toy at this age, and DS is definitely getting interested now that she is willing to "share" her with him. Sadly we are on our third overpriced rubber giraffe because the first two met an early demise to the jaws of doggies.

grapeskittles4lyfe · December 2013

stephyfaith said:

DD loves Sophie! See pics for proof

that black and white picture is just too cute!

mittensonkittens · December 2013

I got a free Spohie with credit card reward points. My boys weren't too excited about her, maybe this baby will be. Try selling it your DH as a prop for a photo shoot. Those "Sophie munching" photos are adorable, and if you're paying $$ for photos, what's another $20 for a prop?

Dubs1978 · December 2013

LO would probably be more in love with Sophie if I gave it to her longer. I just cannot stand the noise. Not the squeaking - that is fine. I am talking the gums on rubber noise. Oh man...it kills me.

EagleWife · December 2013

scarlett1978 said:
LO would probably be more in love with Sophie if I gave it to her longer. I just cannot stand the noise. Not the squeaking - that is fine. I am talking the gums on rubber noise. Oh man...it kills me.

I've heard that a ride through the dishwasher can take away the squeak...

@scarlett1978 it might take the spots off, too, but hey!

SMac85 · December 2013

DS1 never cared for Sophie but DS2 loves her. Sophie buys me an extra 20 minutes of quiet time some days. That in itself is worth 20 dollars to me.

chiboo9 · December 2013

@maryannspier So what's Giles' verdict on Sophie? Yea or nay?

Dubs1978 · December 2013

@maryannspier this is Lorelei's weapon of choice: https://www.greentoys.com/my-first-green-toys-twist-teether.html

But she LOVES it. She just gets a little frustrated that she can't fit all the tags in her mouth at the same time.

shara3333 · December 2013

Ben loves her. Though he does yell at her a lot too. I'm not sure why, but it's funny. Over thanksgiving my parents could not believe how much Ben loved her and they got a kick out of watching him with her. My husband is all about Christmas being for splurging or buying things you wouldn't really buy....I'm usually more practical, but with my husband's mentality Sophie for a Christmas present is a no brainer. Here are some pics for inspiration.

Dubs1978 · December 2013

@mainerocks - thank you for the best mental image. Needed after going through the whole UO thread!

summerchild · December 2013

KittenD said:
Sophie is about to become a yorkie toy. DH was so concerned about Henry's need for Sophie that he bought him two.. And he doesn't like either of them.

My mom's dog got to our Sophie while we were on vacation. I wanted to cry...

Brit448 · December 2013

I purchased Sophie for DS, who really didn't care for it. Now DD, she is still unsure.

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