Sophie the giraffe elephant

Sophie is very popular teething toy, invented in France in , and used by millions, but parents should be aware that Sophie's long legs present a choking hazard. Your baby can end up with Sophie's leg lodged in their mouth, causing gagging or completely blocking the airway. You'll find multiple reports of choking and gagging on Sophie's legs in the 1-star user reviews on Amazon.

Sophie the giraffe teether recall

There are also four reports on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website. A minority of babies will have a latex allergy, which can range from causing mild skin irritation to potentially fatal anaphylactic reaction in rare cases. The natural rubber is latex, and thus inappropriate for those with a latex allergy. We recommend you closely observe your child for potential reaction when first exposed to a latex product like Sophie.

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Why is sophie the giraffe teether so popular

Do not allow your baby to use Sophie unobserved. Latex Allergy Warning Our Recommendation. Teething Toy.