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[BarTopDancer]

I'm guessing you would have told us what this mystery item is if you wanted us to know. But I'm bored and my curiosity is high. Share with the class?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I'm guessing you would have told us what this mystery item is if you wanted us to know. But I'm bored and my curiosity is high. Share with the class?

Since I'm not going to regift her here...

Meet Sophie.

The basics are this - Sophie the Giraffe has been a staple of French childhood since the 60's. Kids treat her the way they treat a baby blanket, taking her everywhere. She's made of natural rubber and the paint is food based, entirely safe to nom. The giraffe horns are great for soothing gums. She's the perfect size to hold in a small hand, the rubber is nicely tactile and has a sweet smell, and the soft squeak she makes isn't obnoxious.

At the library, I recently saw a baby with Sophie in her little hand. She knew just how to squeeze it to elicit the squeak and get Sophie's horns within munching reach. I asked the mom about it and she said Sophie was her daughter's favorite, indispensable toy.

Due to import fees and high quality manufacture Sophie costs $25 in the US. When you compare to other teethers it really is a lot of money. You can't get her at big stores - Amazon is the exception. She took off in popularity this year (celebs got in on the action), so two of my more baby-trend-savvy friends picked her up for me.


Thanks for all the help, RStar.