Vulli, a company based in Rumilly in the Haute-Savoie region of France, was founded in 1946, and over the years has become known all over the world as a specialist in the field of nursery items and toys for babies. Vulli's products - around 250 items - enjoy an excellent reputation among professionals as well as consumers. Vulli has continued to produce toys traditionally by hand. Placing great emphasis on reducing environmental impact, in 2014 Vulli were awarded the Trophée du Développement Durable Carrefour in recognition. Since her creation in 1961, Sophie the Giraffe has wowed over 30 million babies (and parents!) with her natural beauty and charm. These days in France 9 out of 10 newborn babies are given their own Sophie toy.