As a parent of littles, I know that most bath toys and teethers that are often submerged in water are likely to develop mold inside them over time. I am, however, very sad to learn my kids favorite teething toy could be suffering the same fate. 

Shannon Zimmerman, Townsquare Media
Shannon Zimmerman, Townsquare Media
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When we first bought Sophie the Giraffe for my oldest daughter Ella, it pained me to spend $25 on a toy that she would just slobber and chew on. Being a new parent though, I had heard so many rave reviews on the toy from friends with littles, so I decided to splurge a little on this Easter gift for my dear daughter.

Ella loved it, and continued to play with it even after her teething days were done. In fact, I eventually had to hide it so that baby number 2 would be able to use it when the time came. Fast forward 2 years, and now my daughter Harper loves spending her days slobbering on ole Sophie as well. Now, I will admit Sophie probably hasn't had as many baths in her years with us as she probably should have, but maybe her lack of appropriate hygiene could be a good thing? It will seriously pain me to cut open and throw away a $25 piece of rubber...

 

I think Sophie will be taking a nice bleach water bath today...just in case.

 

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