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Sophie La Girafe® Sophiesticated The Teether Set

£24.95 £22.95 inc. vat

An Ideal First Gift Set

The Perfect Toy & Teething Ring

Safe & Natural

Made from 100% Natural Materials

Made from the  100% Organic Materials- Cotton, Corn Fibre & Rubber

Gift Box Made from Recyclable Materials

Set Includes a Gift Bag & Gift Card

Phthalate-free

Born in France, est 1961

Sophie Stimulates the 5 Senses

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Sophie La Girafe® Sophiesticated The Teether Set

My first gift. Made with love.

This beautiful gift set features two of the range’s best loved products, an original Sophie la girafe® and a So Pure Sophie la girafe teething ring. The Original Sophie the Giraffe needs no introduction. An icon for over 50 years, loved by millions and still made using traditional methods in France, she is sure to become a firm favourite with your recipient.

The So Pure teething ring is a variation on the theme. Smaller, easier for little hands to hold and featuring different textured areas for relieving different stages of teething discomfort. Both products are made from 100% natural rubber, derived from the sap of the hevea tree, and decorated with food grade paints, so you can be sure that they are a safe and natural teething toy for little ones.

Packaged in a premium gift box to give a contemporary, modern and sophisticated look. Each set comes with its own Sophie la girafe branded gift bag and a gift card, for including your own special message. This really is the complete first gift set!

Sophie la Girafe is designed to stimulate the senses and soothe teething pains. The iconic Girafe was born in France in the 60’s, you can read more about her story below. Her adorable look and clever design has made Sophie a favourite with children and parents all over the world.

Since her creation, over 50 years ago, Sophie la Girafe has not aged a day- we’d love to know her secret..

Made from 100% natural sap from the Malaysian Hevea tree, Sophie la Girafe is the perfect first toy for your baby. She will soothe teething pains and stimulate all of your baby’s senses. Sophie’s flexible, renewable, natural materials and non-toxic food grade paint mean she is a safe and natural teething toy for your little one.

The Story of Sophie la Girafe®

Once upon a time…

This is the story of a giraffe, born on the 25th of May 1961, Saint Sophies Day. At the time of her birth the only toys available were farm animals or pet figures, this is why Monsieur Rampeau decided to design a toy giraffe. Such an exotic animal toy would be the first wild life figure on the market. Rampeau was an expert in transforming the sap from the hevea tree using the rotational moulding of rubber as a toy-making concept, Sophie la Girafe would be the perfect toy for children, her size, shape and texture would be ideal for a baby’s small hands to grasp.

Sophie la Girafe®, who looked exactly the same in 1961 as she does today, went into production on Thursday 25th May. She was an immediate success, young mothers recognised the benefit of Sophie for their children. When the first signs of teething appear, Sophie the Giraffe helps babies stop crying! By simple word of mouth, the little giraffe’s fame spread. From then on in Europe, generation upon generations of children were to love hearing Sophie squeak whenever they pressed her tummy or head! A special company called Vulli in Haute-Savoie, France, keeps the highly guarded secret of how the wonderful Sophie is made to this day.

How is Sophie Made

Made from 100% natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea tree, Sophie’s flexible, renewable, natural materials and non-toxic paint mean she is a safe and natural teething toy for your little one.

Latex from the Hevea tree, in Malaysia, was first produced in 1928 using the process of vulcanisation, invented by Mr. Charles Goodyear. Every morning, before the daytime heat sets in, the milky liquid that oozes from the cells beneath the bark is collected from these millions of Hevea trees. This liquid is known as “latex”. Latex is natural, elastic and water-resistant, acts as an insulator, is pleasant to the touch and smells nice.

Manufacturers in France take this latex, heat it, and then apply a special process and a rotational moulding technique. The result, after 14 manual operations, is the wonderful little “Sophie la girafe”. Despite being born in 1961 Sophie the Giraffe has not aged a day!

Stimulate Their Senses

Hearing- Sophie la girafe’s squeaker keeps baby amused and stimulates his hearing. To begin with, the funny sound she makes when she is squeezed helps to stimulate their hearing, and then later, helps them to understand the link between cause and effect.

Touch- Touch is the first means a baby has to communicate with the outside world. Sophie la girafe’s soft feel, like baby’s mother’s skin, stimulates physiological and emotional responses that soothe baby and promote healthy growth and well-being.

Sight- At the age of 3 months, a baby’s eyesight is still limited and he can only make out high contrasts. The dark and contrasting attention-catching spots all over Sophie la girafe’s body provide visual stimulation and she soon becomes a familiar and reassuring object for baby.

Taste- Made of 100% natural rubber and foodgrade safe paints, she is completely safe to chew. Sophie la Girafe is akin to the nipple of a feeding-bottle. Her soft texture and numerous chewable parts (ears, horns, legs), makes her perfect for soothing baby’s sore gums during teething.

Smell- The singular scent of natural rubber from the Hevea tree makes Sophie la girafe very special and easy for your child to identify amid all their other toys.

Easy to grip- Thanks to her shape and 18cm size, Sophie la girafe is perfect for baby’s small hands. She is very light, and her long legs and neck make it easy for baby to grip, even from their earliest days.

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Weight 0.7 kg
Shipping & Delivery

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

How long will delivery take?

All orders are dispatched in the UK, normally within two business days of order, providing the item is in stock. Postage and handling costs are dependent on the service chosen, and the weight of the final order at checkout.

Our UK Standard Delivery takes between 2 and 7 working days. This excludes weekends and Public Holidays.

Further delivery information

What are the delivery charges for orders from the Online Shop?

  • The following charges apply to mainland UK post codes. For remote post codes, UK Highlands and Islands, and Northern Ireland, a surcharge will apply. This will be calculated at checkout but please feel free to contact us on 01772 737170 should you require details of the surcharges.
    • For orders weighing under 1kg, an economy delivery charge of £2.95 applies, and these smaller items will be dispatched via Royal Mail 2nd Class Delivery or My Hermes.
    • For orders weighing between 1kg and 5kg, an economy delivery charge of £3.95 applies, and these orders will be dispatched via My Hermes.
    • For orders weighing between 5kg and 10kg, an economy delivery charge of £4.95 applies, and these orders will be shipped via My Hermes
    • For orders weighing over 10kg, an economy delivery charge of £5.95 applies and these will be shipped via My Hermes
    • Any orders weighing over 15kg must be shipped via DHL and therefore a standard charge of £5.95 will apply.

    Silver Mushroom also offers a flat rate expedited delivery service with DHL, which is tracked and signed for. For DHL delivery, a charge of £8.95 applies for mainland UK addresses.

    Orders placed using expedited delivery will be delivered within two working days. Should an item not be available for expedited delivery, one of our team will contact you immediately to inform you and give you the option of either cancelling your order for a full refund or downgrading your delivery.

    Whilst every reasonable effort will be made to keep to any delivery date, time of delivery shall not be of the essence and Silver Mushroom Ltd cannot be liable for any losses, costs, damages, or expenses incurred by the customer or any other person or company arising directly or indirectly out of any failure to meet any estimated delivery date. The risk in the goods shall pass from Silver Mushroom Ltd to the customer upon delivery of such goods to the customer.

    International delivery charges and lead times vary dependent on the delivery country. The delivery charge will be calculated at checkout, before payment is required. For more information on international delivery, please contact us at [email protected]

    Some countries may charge import duties (tariffs) or apply other restrictions to imported goods. Please note that international carriage & delivery charges do not include import duties, taxes, or administration charges that may be due upon entry into the destination country. If the destination country imposes such charges, the customer is responsible for their payment. U.S. Department of Commerce Country Tariff Information may provide helpful information in this regard.

Do you ship to the US?

Please contact us via telephone, email or via our online form for a shipping quotation to the US and other destinations. Our shipping costs cover UK addresses only (unless specified) However we will be more than happy to help.

Can I return my item(s)?

Yes you may return items if you are not satisfied with the goods. In line with the Consumer Rights Act (2015), customers must notify Silver Mushroom Ltd of the intention to return, in writing within 14 days of receipt of their goods. Notification of returns can be sent to [email protected]

Following this, the customer then has 14 days to return the items in question. Our returns address is as follows:

Silver Mushroom Ltd, Ground Floor Main Office, Ainscough Business Park, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RS

Return postage is the responsibility of the customer and all items must be returned in their original condition, unused and in original packaging. It is advised to return items with a tracked courier service, as if the goods do not arrive and are not traceable, Silver Mushroom Ltd cannot issue a refund.

Once return items are received, Silver Mushroom Ltd will then issue the refund within 14 days.

For goods that arrive damaged, or for incorrect items sent, Silver Mushroom Ltd will take responsibility for any return postage or additional shipments. Under these circumstances please contact our office to discuss on 01772737170 or email [email protected]

GENERAL INFORMATION

What payment methods are available?

You can pay safely and securely via Sagepay, Credit/Debit Card.

What is a wishlist?

A wishlist allows you to save a collection of required/desired products without the need to purchase. Save them to your account and return later.

What should I do if I receive a damaged or wrong product?

If goods received have been damaged in transit, the customer should contact Silver Mushroom Ltd within 7 days of receipt, either by telephone, in writing, or by using the contact form on the contact page, describing the damage. The purchase price will be refunded to the customer on a pro-rata basis. For example if one glass in an order of six glasses arrives damaged or broken, one sixth of the purchase price will be refunded.

Further delivery information

Can I change or cancel my order?

To cancel an order under the terms of the Direct Selling legislation the customer should contact Silver Mushroom Ltd in writing or by email within 7 days of receipt of the goods. The customer will be required to return the goods before a refund can be processed.

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