With the sudden popularity of giraffe print fashion, the heightened awareness of what we let our babies put in their mouths, and the crazy dream I had last night about talking baby giraffes, I see no better time than now to present Sophie the Giraffe. This teething toy is made in the French Alps with natural rubber and non-toxic paint, and has been among the top baby toys in France for over 40 years. Much better than the cheap plastic waffle my daughter gnawed on for her first six months (before “Recall Mania 2007”, of course).

$18.95 at craftsburykids.com