Gizzy Giraffe Soft Toy

Gizzy Giraffe Soft Toy — a fluffy giraffe with colourful spots on his tummy

Gizzy is a small, fluffy cream giraffe with a long neck, floppy arms and legs, sage-green tips on his horns and tail, and a scattering of colourful stitched spots on his tummy in blue, mustard, pink, green and terracotta. His eyes and smile are embroidered, so there are no hard parts. About 24cm and 59g, machine washable at 30°C, UKCA and CE marked, and suitable from birth. From Happy Horse, the Dutch sister brand to BamBam.

🦒 A neck to hold

Like any good giraffe, Gizzy's long neck is the natural handle for a small fist, and his floppy arms, legs and tufted tail give a baby plenty more to grab. At 59g he is light enough for a young baby to lift, and small enough for the changing bag.

🎨 Spots to find

The colourful spots are what set Gizzy apart. Against the soft cream fur they give a baby something to look at and, as they get older, something to point at and name. Happy Horse describe him as a calm and comforting companion, and the muted colours suit that: cheerful without being loud.

⚠️ Worth knowing before you buy

• This is the small Gizzy. Happy Horse make Gizzy in four sizes, from 22cm up to 75cm. Ours measures about 24cm, which is their smallest.
• There are plastic pellets inside. Happy Horse list them as PE beads, alongside the recycled polyester filling. Check the seams now and then, and stop using it if a seam is torn or coming apart.
• Keep it out of the cot for now. Like any soft toy, keep it out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old.

What we like about it

• A long neck that small hands can grip
• Colourful stitched spots on a soft cream tummy
• Sage-green horns and tail tuft
• Embroidered eyes and smile, with no hard parts
• Recycled polyester filling
• Machine washable at 30°C
• UKCA and CE marked
• Suitable from birth

Specification

• Suitable from: birth
• Size: about 24cm (Happy Horse's smallest Gizzy)
• Weight: 59g
• Outer: 100% polyester
• Filling: 100% recycled polyester, with recycled plastic pellets (PE beads)
• Colour: cream, with multicoloured spots and sage-green details
• Eyes: embroidered
• Safety: UKCA and CE marked; Happy Horse state it is tested to EN 71 parts 1 to 3
• Care: machine wash at 30°C
• Brand: Happy Horse, the Netherlands. Made in China

❓ Frequently asked questions

How big is it?
About 24cm and 59g. Happy Horse list this size as 22cm; we measured ours at 24cm, so that is the figure we give. It is the smallest of the four Gizzy sizes.

What age is it for?
From birth. Young babies grab the neck, arms and tail, and toddlers carry him about and find the spots.

Why are there pellets inside?
Happy Horse add recycled plastic pellets to the filling. They sit inside the toy, so check the seams from time to time and put it away if one comes apart.

Can it go in the cot?
Not yet. Keep soft toys out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old.

Can I wash it?
Yes, in the machine at 30°C.

Is it a good new baby gift?
Yes. It is soft, washable and suitable from birth, and the cream with soft colours suits any nursery. For a bigger gift, pair him with the matching Gizzy Giraffe Comforter.

🦒 Which giraffe?

We have a few giraffes, and they suit different babies. This one first:

• Gizzy Giraffe — this one. About 24cm and 59g, fluffy cream with colourful spots. Machine washable.
• Recycled Giraffe Soft Toy — from BamBam, Happy Horse's sister brand. About the same size at 22cm, standing on four legs, in cream with grey spots and all recycled polyester.
• Sensory Snuggable Giraffe — 25cm, with a crinkle foot and ribbon tags for a baby who likes things that rustle.
• Nattou Cuddly Giraffe — bigger and fluffier at 30cm, and machine washable at 30°C.
• Large Gerry Giraffe — the tallest at 40cm, with long floppy limbs and overalls that come off.
• Tiny Friends Gina the Giraffe — the smallest at 14cm, with a bell inside.

More from Happy Horse: the matching Gizzy Giraffe Comforter, the Tiny Richie Rabbit and Sienna Sheep.

Also from Happy Horse: the Richie Rabbit Rattle and the Richie Rabbit Comforter.

Our guides to choosing baby shower gifts and baby comforters and how to use them safely go into more detail.

Safety information

Adult supervision recommended. Keep soft toys out of the cot until your baby is about 12 months old. Check the toy regularly, including the seams, and stop using it if it is torn, worn or coming apart.

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