Please see below for useful information concerning ordering, payment, delivery, returns and various other FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you based?
We are based in Fife, United Kingdom
Do you have a shop we can visit?
No, Sophie la girafe UK is an internet only shop. We have around 500 stockists throughout the UK - please visit the our stockist page for details.
Are you a registered company?
Yes, this website is operated by 1 Two Kids Limited. Our company number is SC361874
My baby has a latex allergy - can I use Sophie?
Sophie is made from natural rubber latex. We would recommend you avoid contact with all latex products, including Sophie the Giraffe.
How should I care for my Sophie the Giraffe?
Wipe Sophie clean with a damp cloth - use Milton or other fluid on the cloth if you wish to sterilise. Please do not submerge Sophie in water as it enters the squeaker and she'll stop squeaking, and she is not able to go in a microwave or steam steriliser.
Do you provide a gift wrapping service?
Yes, this service can be added by selecting the appropriate option on the product page. Gift wrapping must be added for each item individually
Text box – A personal greeting can be added to any order by including the desired message in the box underneath the “Please type your personal greeting below” message.
For any other product questions, please visit our FAQs page
Order and payment
- We accept payment by most credit or debit cards for customers with UK billing/shipping addresses.
- Payment can be taken at the shopping cart of our website using sage secure payment processing or Paypal, or alternatively you can call us to make payment.
- We are unable to accept payment by cash or cheques.
- We are VAT registered, all prices displayed include Vat at the prevailing rate. If you require a detailed VAT breakdown, please contact us. Our VAT number is 974478760.
Shipping
- We only ship to the UK and Eire
- Items are normally dispatched within 24 hours of payment (Mon-Thurs).
For shipping to a UK Mainland address
Priority Shipping - Flat rate of £5.
Free delivery for orders over £40
- Shipping is by FedEx/DPD
- This is a tracked, signed for service only available to mainland UK addresses.
- Delivery will be made within 2 working days.
- Order placed before 1000h will usually be delivered the next working day (Mon-Thurs, order received on Friday will usually be delivered on Monday-Tuesday).
For Shipping to Northern Ireland and UK offshore
Standard Shipping - Flat rate £10
- Shipping of your parcel is usually FedEx/DPD.
- A signature will be required for delivery.
- Delivery is usually made within 2-3 working days.
For Shipping to the Republic of Ireland
Standard shipping - £10 flat rate
- Shipping of your parcel is usually be by DPD/FedEx
- Please note you may be liable for import duties/taxes.
- Delivery is usually made within 5 working days.
What should I do if I think my order is lost in the post?
In the event of your parcel not having been delivered please contact us.
Returns Policy
If you are not completely happy:
- Under the Distance Selling Regulations, you are entitled to a full refund including the initial delivery charge if you return a product, or inform us that you want to return the product, within fourteen (14) days.
- Items should be returned in perfect condition, in original packaging.
- You will need to pay for the cost of returning the goods.
Faulty, or incorrect goods received
- If your order is faulty or you have received goods in error, we will pay for the cost of return.
Please contact us if you wish to return an item for details of returns procedure.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to our terms and condition page.
Privacy Policy
Please refer to our privacy policy page.
Contact Us
Please use the online contact form to contact us.