Vuilli, the Sophie The Giraffe manufacturer, based in France, released a statement to The Huffington Post UK pointing out that mould may appear if the cleaning instructions aren’t followed.
'It’s important to know that Sophie The Giraffe is composed of 100% natural rubber, so the cleaning instructions have to be carefully respected,' the company stated.
The statement continued: 'As indicated on the packaging and in an explanatory leaflet inside the packaging, we recommend to clean the surface of Sophie The Giraffe with a damp cloth.
'It should not be immersed in the water nor rinsed off, to prevent water from getting inside, as she may become damaged. We thus would like to emphasise on the fact that it is important while cleaning the product, that no water gets inside the hole.
'Furthermore, please know that the safety of children and satisfaction of their parents is our main priority.'
This article first published on Practical Parenting.