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Pimp Your Crib: Go Wild With Giraffe

LilSugar — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 10:00:30 PST

Stretch those necks! A giraffe's spotted coat may help protect the animal in the wilds of Africa, but it also makes for great nursery design inspiration. Forty-nine years ago, squeak toy Sophie the Giraffe made its way into wee hands and now kiddos can delight in their lair outfitted in her likeness. Check out some of our favorite pieces.

Toy Box: Sophie the Giraffe

babysugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:00:17 PST

I have been in toy stores when mothers in a mad panic came looking for Sophie the Giraffe ($18). Many times the stores were sold out because of the demand.

I wondered what the big deal was with the small rubber giraffe that looked and sounded more like a dog toy than a child's addiction so I asked mothers who swore by Sophie. The 47- year-old French toy squeaks when squeezed and makes babies smile.

The soft, lightweight, and bendable giraffe is made from natural rubber and painted with non-toxic paints so she apparently doubles as a teether.

I was sold, so I bought one for my daughter who was terrified of the toy at first. But, that didn't last long -Sophie's smile won my baby over and now they are slobber partners in crime. Oui oui we say to Sophie!

Make Bath Time Fun With These 9 Bath Toys For Tots

LilSugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:35:07 PDT

It's bath time, baby! Bath time can get very mixed reactions from babies. Some little ones are born water lovers while others cry so hard that mama's afraid neighbors might call the police. Either way, bath time toys make the experience much more enjoyable for both baby and mom. Check out these nine fun toys that will have your kiddie splishin' and splashin'!

Dunck Bath Toys ($10 for set of 3): Multipurpose bath toys! Dunck stacking bath toys by Skip Hop provide endless fun and function in the tub. Mama can rinse baby's head with one dunck duckie while baby stacks, pours, or floats the others.
Sophie the Giraffe Bath Toy ($17): Baby's favorite giraffe gets a floatie! Sophie the Giraffe is one of the most popular toys for babies - and now she's ready for some bath time fun. She even squirts water when squeezed!
Tub Time Tea Party Set ($10): Mommy says it's bath time, but your little girl wants to host a tea party. Now you can do both! This tea set includes a teapot, sugar bowl, sugar cubes, and two tea cups.
Girl's Tub Toy ($5): A dolly for bath time fun! No need to explain to your little one why her doll can't take a bath with her with this little bath time friend.
Foam Butterflies and Bugs ($24): Turn tub time into a garden adventure with these easy-to-apply and -remove designs. From flowers to butterflies, the colorful foam icons stick to the side of tiles and tubs.
Silly Squirts Bath Toys ($11 for set of 4): These cute little squirts aren't your average bath toy. The top twists off for easy cleaning, and you can mix and match them to create hybrid bath time friends!
B. Fish & Splish Boat Bath ($30): All aboard for loads of bath time fun! There are 13 toys in this set that are ready for an underwater expedition - and when the bath time fun is over, everything stores below deck.
Boon Scrubble Bath Toys ($10): Fun in the tub with BPA-free toys! Tots can scrub in the tub with this set of three interchangeable bulbs and textured attachments that unscrew for easy cleaning. Just fill the toys with water and squeeze for lots of bath time laughs.
Snail Stacker Bath Toy ($10): Rub-a-dub-dub, there's a snail in the tub! This smiley snail has three stackable rings and a flower on top that doubles as a squirt toy.

Miranda Kerr and Teething Flynn Team Up For Playdate

Katie Henry — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 08:02:00 PDT

Miranda Kerr and Flynn Bloom dropped by to visit friends in LA Friday and were back out together again on Saturday. Baby Flynn turned six months old on July 6, and it looks like the little man is starting to get his first teeth. Miranda held onto Flynn and his Sophie, the teething giraffe toy, famous for soothing sensitive baby gums. The toy was featured in Sex and the City and celebrity moms like Sandra Bullock and Nicole Richie have used it to get their little ones through the uncomfortable time. Orlando missed out on their latest playdate, but the whole family can be seen on Australia's The Sunday Program tonight during a special interview about Miranda's personal life.