Teething Toy – SOPHIE LA GIRAFE
Born in France in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe has a long history of helping teething babies.
Born in France in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe has a long history of helping teething babies. Derived from natural rubber and food paint, she is safe to chew. Her shape is easy for baby’s hands to grasp, and she makes a delightful squeak when her tummy or head are squeezed.
- Ages 0 and up.
- Wipe the surface of this toy clean with soapy water and a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
- Approx. dimensions: 4″W x 7″H.
- Natural rubber/food-quality paint.
- Phthalates and BPA free.
- By Sophie La Girafe; made in France.
- Kids’ Wear.
- Item #277957
Teething is the process by which an infant's first teeth (the deciduous teeth, often called "baby teeth" or "milk teeth") appear by emerging through the gums, typically arriving in pairs. The mandibular central incisors are the first primary teeth to erupt, usually between 6 and 10 months of age and usually causes discomfort and pain to the infant. It can take several years for all 20 teeth to complete the tooth eruption. Though the process of teething is sometimes referred to as "cutting teeth", when teeth emerge through the gums they do not cut through the flesh. Instead, hormones are released within the body that cause some cells in the gums to die and separate, allowing the teeth to come through.
Teething may cause a slightly elevated temperature, but not rising into the fever range of greater than 38.0 °C (100 °F). Higher temperatures during teething are due to some form of infection, such as a herpes virus, initial infection of which is extremely widespread among children of teething age.
A toy or plaything is an object that is used primarily to provide entertainment. Simple examples include toy blocks, board games, and dolls. Toys are often designed for use by children, although many are designed specifically for adults and pets. Toys can provide utilitarian benefits, including physical exercise, cultural awareness, or academic education. Additionally, utilitarian objects, especially those which are no longer needed for their original purpose, can be used as toys. Examples include children building a fort with empty cereal boxes and tissue paper spools, or a toddler playing with a broken TV remote control. The term "toy" can also be used to refer to utilitarian objects purchased for enjoyment rather than need, or for expensive necessities for which a large fraction of the cost represents its ability to provide enjoyment to the owner, such as luxury cars, high-end motorcycles, gaming computers, and flagship smartphones.
Playing with toys can be an enjoyable way of training young children for life experiences. Different materials like wood, clay, paper, and plastic are used to make toys. Newer forms of toys include interactive digital entertainment and smart toys. Some toys are produced primarily as collectors' items and are intended for display only.
The origin of toys is prehistoric; dolls representing infants, animals, and soldiers, as well as representations of tools used by adults, are readily found at archaeological sites. The origin of the word "toy" is unknown, but it is believed that it was first used in the 14th century. Toys are mainly made for children. The oldest known doll toy is thought to be 4,000 years old.
Playing with toys is an important part of aging. Younger children use toys to discover their identity, help with cognition, learn cause and effect, explore relationships, become stronger physically, and practice skills needed in adulthood. Adults on occasion use toys to form and strengthen social bonds, teach, help in therapy, and to remember and reinforce lessons from their youth.
A toymaker is the name of someone who makes toys.
by Madam
Perfect teething toy! The baby loved it.
by Tiffy
I just bought this new Sophie for my 4th baby. She loves it! She’s 5 months and chewing on everything. Sophie has always been my favorite. It seems to last 1-2 kids, somehow ends up in the tub then is done for. I love it’s made in France and makes a squeak. The best baby gift I’ve given my babies.
by Jada
Baby loves it and constantly playing with it. Easy to clean as well. Make sure you hug it from Nordy and not Amazon cos they have fake ones on there for the same price.
by Tinain
Babies love Sophie the giraffe and it’s special because it can’t be found many places . I can always rely on Nordstrom’s to have classy special gifts!