Sophie la Girafe - overall rating 9/10
(From LaraGransnet)
Sophie la Girafe is the most recognizable of baby toys, and has saved many a mother’s sanity (and babies’ discomfort) from the nightmare that is teething. Plus, the fact that Sophie is cute, light and little means she’s a change bag staple for most mums, including me.
Following on from Sophie’s popularity it’s no wonder that she’s branched out into new avenues. Sophie now does Baby Hair and Body Wash] as well as Baby Oil, both of which I had the pleasure of trying out on my newborn and toddler.
Elegantly packaged with the distinctive Sophie logo, I was impressed by the organic credentials and the fact that they are suitable for sensitive skin.
The hair and body wash was first to be tested. My toddler was at first skeptical of using a new product - two-year-olds don’t like a change from their routine - but came round once she recognised her beloved Sophie on the bottle. She has quite sensitive skin and, as promised, the product was mild and didn’t irritate her at all. On the second night we used it to wash her hair and, while brushing and drying afterwards is never a picnic, it certainly seemed less knotty. I was also pleased to note that although the shampoo has a delicate lavender scent, it was very subtle - I hate overpoweringly scented cosmetics, especially for children.
Then it was on to the baby oil. I used this on my three week old baby who still has flaky bits of skin. Because of the organic ingredients and mild composition of the oil, I felt it was safe to use it on him for baby massage. He’s quite a chilled baby in any case, but he really seemed to enjoy the massage - and the dry skin cleared up after a few days.
These are both lovely products. More expensive than your bog standard Johnson & Johnsons, but well worth it. Would make a lovely gift for a new or expectant mum.
