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Jellycat Bashful Giraffe Stuffed Animal, Medium 12 inches - Safari Plush Toy - Classic Children's Gift

Name: Jellycat Bashful Giraffe Stuffed Animal, Medium 12 inches - Safari Plush Toy - Classic Children's Gift
Brand: Jellycat Store
Rating: 4.8 (1396 reviews)

4.8 · 1,396 reviews

The Jellycat Bashful Giraffe is a medium-sized, 12-inch plush giraffe with the signature Bashful softness the brand is known for: brushed brown-and-cream fur, a fluffy reddish tail, and two small stitched horns, all built onto the long, floppy legs that make it easy for little hands to grab and drag around the house. It's designed to be an everyday companion rather than a shelf decoration, soft enough for naptime snuggling and sturdy enough to survive years of being dropped, washed, and re-loved.

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Highlights

Medium size measures about 12.2 x 4.7 x 3.5 inches with a 9.1-inch seated height, easy for a toddler to carry and substantial enough to feel like a real presence on a bed or shelf
Soft brushed fur in warm brown and cream tones with a fuzzy reddish-brown tail and two small embroidered horns
Premium plush construction with the multi-layered, hand-finished details typical of the Jellycat Bashful line
Safari and zoo theme makes it a natural fit for jungle-themed nurseries, baby showers, or welcome-to-the-world gifts
Best suited to children over about 12 months, since the small horns and stitched details aren't meant for newborn cribs

About Jellycat Bashful Giraffe Stuffed Animal, Medium 12 inches - Safari Plush Toy - Classic Children's Gift

Jellycat was founded in London in 1999 to make original, high-quality soft toys, and the Bashful collection is the brand's signature line: a family of its most recognizable characters, from bears to bunnies to safari animals, all sharing the same soft, floppy build. Bashful animals are sold across a range of sizes, from small to really big, which is why the medium size matters when choosing one.

What sets the giraffe apart within the Bashful lineup is its shape and coloring. The long neck and legs give it a distinct silhouette next to the rounder bears and bunnies, and the warm brown-and-cream coat with a reddish tail pairs naturally with a jungle or safari nursery theme rather than reading as a generic teddy bear.

It's a strong fit for parents furnishing a safari or jungle-themed nursery, for anyone looking for a first lovey once a baby has passed the newborn stage, and for gift-givers who want something that works across a wide age range. Several reviewers describe granddaughters well into their tween years still keeping theirs on the bed, so it holds up as a gift for older kids too, not just infants.

Specs

Brand	Jellycat Store
Recommended age	all

The Honest Take

What We Like and What We Don't

What we like

Genuinely soft, premium-feeling plush fabric that reviewers repeatedly single out as noticeably nicer than typical mass-market stuffed animals
Durable enough to hold up as an everyday lovey through years of washing and being dragged around
Neutral, timeless design that isn't tied to a licensed character, so it works as a gift from infancy through the tween years
Long legs and neck make it easy for small hands to grip and carry
Consistently in stock through this listing even during stretches when the giraffe sells out directly on Jellycat's own site

What holds it back

Costs more than a typical stuffed animal, and even reviewers who love it describe it as pricey
Not recommended for babies under about 12 months because of the small horns and delicate stitched details
This listing covers only the medium size, so shoppers wanting the small or large Bashful Giraffe need to search separately

Is This For You?

Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This

Get it if…

you want a soft, durable, non-character stuffed animal that can work as a toddler's lovey or as a lasting comfort gift for an older child, especially for a safari or jungle-themed nursery.

Skip it if…

you're shopping for a baby under 12 months, need the giraffe in a size other than medium, or want the least expensive stuffed animal option on the market.

The verdict

For a family that wants one well-made stuffed animal that actually gets used for years rather than parked on a shelf, the Bashful Giraffe medium lives up to Jellycat's reputation: remarkably soft, sturdily stitched, and recognizable without leaning on a licensed character. It works equally well as a safari-nursery gift for a baby and as a lasting comfort object for an older child, with reviewers describing grandchildren well into their tween years still sleeping with theirs.

What Real Buyers Say

5.0

“It's such a fluffy guy, super cute and a little friend to sleep with, and definitely worth it. It's also very durable and it fits perfectly on my shelf. Just don't give it to anyone under the age of 12 months.”

United States

5.0

“Mostly found in the baby item area, but this is in demand with pre-teens and teenage girls too. This giraffe is so soft and cuddly, just what my granddaughter, who's 12, wanted. She loves it.”

United States

5.0

“Bought for my 3 year old when he became a big brother. I'd been trying to get him attached to a lovey since he was 6 months old, and after hundreds of attempts, this giraffe finally worked. He sleeps with it every night.”

Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Bashful Giraffe medium?

The medium Bashful Giraffe measures about 12.2 by 4.7 by 3.5 inches with a seated height of roughly 9.1 inches, similar in scale to a large teddy bear. That makes it a good fit for a toddler bed or nursery shelf, small enough for a child to carry around but substantial enough not to get lost easily.

Is this giraffe safe for a newborn or young baby?

This particular giraffe has small stitched horns and delicate multi-layered details that are better suited to children over about 12 months. Many parents choose it as a first lovey once a baby is a bit older, or keep it as a nursery decoration until then, following the usual guidance of keeping soft toys out of a sleeping infant's crib or bassinet.

How is the Bashful Giraffe different from other Jellycat stuffed animals?

All Jellycat Bashful animals share the same soft, brushed plush fabric and long-legged, floppy build, but the giraffe stands out for its safari look, with a two-tone brown and cream coat and a fuzzy reddish tail. It tends to appeal to families building a jungle or safari nursery theme rather than a more generic teddy bear or bunny look.

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