Popular teething toy. Other than eBay where Sophie doesn't come in a box, this is the cheapest price excluding shipping. If you don't want to pay for shipping you can get it in Toys R Us for $28 or Baby Bunting for $29 compared to $33 inclusive of shipping here ($23+$10).
We had some store credit and neither of the bricks and mortar stores are convenient to where we live.
my 2 kids never like this, overprice junk, they actually enjoyed the free toothing ring from panadol.
the future OZB'ers lol
An old cigarette lighter also works just as well.
It is horrifying that people would pay about $30 for a teething ring, especially one that looks like an endangered animal.
I don't get it, are you offended/horrified by this being a Giraffe because it will potentially be mauled by babies?
I am mainly offended by the PRICE. The horror at the chewing of giraffes is secondary.
Who in their right mind pays $30 for any form of chewing device for a baby? They will find something for themselves… or give them a carrot or something.
And a giraffe? A reasonably cute one? WHY?
It's perverse! What about a dildo, or a fake plastic cigarette, or a plastic doggie-doo prank toy… would those be OK to give an infant to chew on?
LOL - nah, baby could give a hoot what it sinks it's gums into! The giraffe is only there so as to be cute enough so stupid people will pay over $30 for something that they don't need.
@llama: I think the $30 price tag is targeting at those parents who wants something safe (BPA free etc) and cute looking for their babies…
I understand perfectly who they are targeting.
I just didn't realise that there were so many people out there stupid enough to fall for it.
BPA Free = ROFL… right. Babies will chew on pretty much anything when they feel the need - whatever they have at hand. Once they start crawling they'll eat all manner of horrid stuff, but that actaually helps them build an immune system.
We gave our kids RUSKS for the tiny amount of time they were teething. It introduces them to FOOD. You know, what teeth are used for (no, giraffe is not generally considered a human food).
As for cute - that's only when it's in the shop. It won't look so cute when the thing is all gnawed up, missing a let and is manky with mould growth and droll dripping off it.
Anyway, I can tell that some people think it's a "bargain" so good luck to them.
this is the cheapest price excluding shipping
So if you buy from COTD with shipping it then become not the cheapest price, what is the bargain here?
If you have to buy it without going into a store, then it is the cheapest price.
You can also say if all the store out of stock, this will be cheapest even with shipping
Paid $27 pick up at toyrus couple months ago
I'm surprised Sophie hasn't been banned. I've seen so many reports of choking because of it.
I've seen so many reports of choking because of it.
…and how many injuries?
Don't get me wrong, I don't like this gotta have toy for uber cool parents but let's not get carried away banning everything.
I was at a park the other day and overheard a mother saying how dangerous swings are and they should all be fenced off!
…and how many injuries?
If choking isn't an injury I'm not sure what you'd describe it as?!
Protusions on teethers are not permitted by law to be more than 30mm.
See Blazecat's comment below - the exact problem I mentioned.
If choking isn't an injury I'm not sure what you'd describe it as?!
I've had occasions as an adult where I've choked, coughed it out and not been left with any sort of injury (except my pride if it happened in public). For kids in the age bracket this is intended for, I'd describe shoving something down their throat, working out it's not supposed to be there and getting it out again as pretty much normal. They need constant supervision.
Replacing adult supervision with bans is just a poor attempt to shirk parental responsibility.
See Blazecat's comment below - the exact problem I mentioned.
Unfortunately you're only seeing what you want to. His/her son got this far enough down his throat to cause a problem, parents were around to remove it and it never happened again (I'd even hazard a guess that the kid would have managed to pull or cough it out on his own but I certainly wouldn't want to test the theory). There was no injury and the son learned an important lesson that could potentially save his life.
Why stop with banning this toy! Let's ban grapes, berries, Lego, stonefruit, baths and keep all knives locked in time delay safe. I'm sure my kids aren't the only ones who've managed to choke on their own hands, should we make it compulsory for all kids to wear safety mittens until the age of two. Let's put fences around swings and safety rails on slippery dips.
If we were to legislate for anything new to do with caring for children how about something sensible like compulsory (even free) first aid course for all parents and carers?
Protusions on teethers are not permitted by law to be more than 30mm.
Genuine Sophie hasn't got parts that can come off and be choked on. The fake/import ones definitely do pose a choking hazard. We got given one of these when we had a baby shower and the rubber is great quality and super soft. I'd personally not buy one, but they really are good.
My 2 sons each had them. Original ones bought in Canada. Back then they were all made in France, not sure about now. The one who loved it choked on its leg (somehow managed to jam it down his throat) once. We saw it happen and pulled it out. He still loved it and we still let him use it after. Parental supervision is always a must with any toy. Younger son never liked it so was a waste of money on him.
Alternately, you can fly to europe and buy them for about $4 in most grocery stores.
My 6 month old girl loves this toy, and I love the smell of it…Natural rubber but it smells like vanilla?