Yes, I love a teething toy, which is not something I ever thought I would write.

I mean, it is after all just a teething toy.

But to anyone with a crabby, uncomfortable infant who is teething knows, teething toys can be lifesavers for everyone involved. I was also skeptical that so much money needed to be spent on a teething toy, as Sophie is perhaps three times as expensive as most others.

Let me assure you, she is well worth the money.

Most teething toys are hard plastic, but Sophie is soft, soft, soft. She is light and easy for even my four month old to grip. She has lots of different parts of her body to gnaw on, including ears, legs, and neck.

Alhtough I have to say it is slightly disconcerting to watch my daughter bite a giraffe’s behind, as Sophie is fairly realistic looking.  Even more disconcerting is the fact that I call Sophie by name and then encourage my daughter to bite her.  But such is the bizarre world of parenting an infant.  Let’s just  hope she never has a friend named Sophie.

As an added bonus, Sophie has a squeaker and I have yet to find a baby that hates a squeaker.

Sophie is BPA and pthalate-free, making her a winner all around.

I received no compensation or free product for this review.

When my daughter was first born, she began to get little red bumps all over her face, probably due to exposure to the detergent on our clothes.  Then, because it was dry and cold, she began to get flaky, dry skin everywhere, but especially her face.  Using the humidifier wasn’t helping.

So I went to my local Mother’s Market and asked the nearest salesperson about the best baby cream to use for infant “skin issues” as I delicately put it to her.  I wasn’t about to say that my daughter looked like a molting, pimply teenager.

She directed me to the California Baby products, and also mentioned a few other contenders as well.  I have used California Baby products before, namely their sunscreen, and have been happy with the results.

So, I chose the Calendula Cream, and it has been nothing short of fabulous. It hydrated her skin and cleared up the rashes overnight!  If only we adults could find something so effective.  Although I’m sure her newborn-ness has something to do with it as well.

I’m also currently using it for her chin and upper chest area, where she can get a little bumpy since her number one goal in life is to chew her fingers as much as possible now that she has the arm control to do so.  I’m also using it after bathtime on her diaper area, mostly just because I can.

In short, I highly recommend this good-smelling, lightweight, all natural cream.  The jar says that Mom can use it as a night cream, and I have to say I’m highly tempted!

*I did not receive any samples or fees to review this product.