Hunting for treasures is what shopping is all about for me; it’s the reason I love both thrift shopping and Etsy shopping. Today I found the Ultra Modern Giraffe in Blue. It’s 8” x 6” for $9 or 14” x 10” for $15, depending on whether you want a little friend for little hands or a big, huggable friend for your little one. The front is a modern dotted pattern while the back side of the giraffe is soft minky. Made by seller designsbynana, it’s a nice finishing piece to tie to a gift basket.

Here is a very sweet little shirt that would look great on either a boy or a girl–the deep olive color will really make those bright baby eyes stand out. Each one of these unique shirts is made from 100% combed cotton. The appliqued giraffe is made from wool felt and fleece. It is available in sizes from 3-6 months up to 2T. You can purchase one for $29.95 at myretrobaby.com.

I’ve always loved stationery and am especially fond of blank cards like these that allow you to use them for multiple occasions. Made by Binth, these unique Giraffe Eco Notes are screen-printed with inks on 100% recycled stock, so you don’t have to feel as wasteful about using paper instead of sending an e-card. They would be perfect to use as invitations for a baby shower, as a birth announcement, or even thank you notes. I really like the giraffe design on front; I think the only downside is that each set only comes with 6 cards and envelopes, which means you would have to purchase quite a few sets if you’re planning on sending them to a large group of people.

You can purchase this Binth stationery set of 6 cards and envelopes for $14.95 at NewBornMom.com.

Here is a cute footwear option that won’t break the bank. These crib shoes offer the same features as name brands like Robeez at about half the price. Made from leather with suede soles, these shoes feature an elasticized back to keep them on wiggly feet.

They offer flexibility and breathability so growing feet get off to the right start. We have one pair of these that I bought on clearance at my local Target for less than $4! Although I find then to be slightly less soft than our Robeez, they look great and fit like the more expensive brand.

The normal retail price is $12.99. You can purchase them at Target stores or online at target.com. A number of colors and designs are available.  I thought this giraffe pair was quite cute.

I bought this great Blabla Giraffe Backpack for my middle daughter for her third birthday, and it is a huge hit.  I was drawn to its incredibly cute appearance.  My daughter, humorously enough, likes the more practical aspect of the bag.  Its small size is great for toddlers, so she can throw a few things in it and wear it comfortably.  This is perfect for her to take along to doctor appointments and other errands where we have to wait for a while.  My only complaint about the bag is that it doesn’t hold much.  The pack is already small and the way it is designed closes it off even further (It opens through a small zipper in the back.). I would, however, highly recommend this bag to other parents of small children.

Each of these bags is handmade by Peruvian artists following the design of Blabla’s Florence Wetterwald. You can purchase one for $42.99 at oompa.com.

I’ve seen the usual rocking horses and rocking chairs but plush rocking zoo animals are new to me. I like the idea of giving my children a Giraffe Plush Rocking Animal, made by Trademark, for its originality. Who wouldn’t delight in having a creature such as this in their play room? I know my sons would find it far more interesting than the neighing black and white horse we currently have residing in our toy room.

The price is reasonable, on sale at $56.95, and the joy it will provide is precious. Add it to an animal themed nursery or simply put it in any room of your house, since it is not tacky or ugly in any way. It currently lives at KiddieToys.com but could be the next member of your family.

One of the best things about buying the Grapple Giraffe Baby Gift Set is that in doing so, you’re also donating to a charity. Ten percent of all sales of this gift set goes to the One Laptop Per Child. The gift set includes a onesie, bib, and hat, all made of 100% cotton and all packaged in tykecoon’s signature orange gift box. On the tykecoon website, it says that the giraffe set was chosen to pair with this charity because the giraffe’s tall neck represents the new point of view and perspective a child will get when they receive a laptop. Samantha Harris’ daughter Jocelyn and Matt Damon’s daughter Isabella have been seen sporting these ensembles. This would make a wonderful shower or new baby gift. To purchase this gift set for $44, go to tykecoon.com, where the set is available in brown (shown above) or pink.

When I saw the title of this diaper bag, Black Giraffe Hobo Diaper Bag, I wanted to know why it was called “Hobo”. As I read the description, it says things like, “casual bag,” “functional diaper bag…” but nothing about Hobos. Oh well, I still like the name because it brings to mind someone who rides the rail cars across the country.

Going along those lines, you might say that this Hobo Diaper Bag by OiOi is a more casual type diaper bag that also includes the necessary storage space for carrying all of baby’s essentials. Sort of like a Hobo who is always on the road and has to have all his essentials handy.

It’s a fine diaper bag and it has pockets for everything: bottles, cell phone and wallet, changing pad, wipes case, insulated bottle holder and zip top wet bag, all included. It’s priced at $120 at  poshtots.com.

If you like baby clothes with a clean, modern edge, you may like this Giraffe Applique Onesie from Quilt Baby.  Appropriate for either a boy or a girl, this cute little onesie features an applique of a giraffe in a vintage yellow color on a white background.  I love the simple and elegant look of the applique, and the 100% cotton onesie is sure to keep your little one comfortable.  This onesie would look great on its own, or layered either over a long-sleeved undershirt or under a cardigan (I think a mustard-colored sweater would be perfect).  However you complete the look, your little one is sure to look adorable.

You can purchase one of these fun bodysuits on sale for $15 (25% off) at PoshBabyLlc.com.  I think it would make a wonderfully sweet gift, too. It is available in sizes from 0-3 months up to 12-18 months.

We are finally trying to get out nursery together, and I am finding it difficult to find exactly the right touches for the walls and shelves.  It is a challenge to find the right pieces to tie all of the bedding, furniture, and toys together.  If you are finding yourself in a similar boat, check out the fun and personalized name plaques available from Litsy Designs.

Whether you are having a boy or girl, and whether your tastes lean toward classic or modern, bold or subdued, you will find something that compliments your little one’s room.  I quite like this giraffe design, which would be a great match for many bedding sets that are currently on the market.  Each plaque is hand-painted on an 8″ x 8″ square.  You choose the color of the ribbon.

You can check out all of the fun designs for babies and children at litsydesigns.com.  The Giraffe Plaque retails for $42.

This set of Powell Youth Animal Chairs will brighten up any child’s room. Or, place one in different rooms in the house, creating a special seat for your little one. You could have the elephant in the bathroom to hold your child’s bath accessories, towels, or clothes. Place the “hungry” tiger in the corner of the kitchen where your child can enjoy a snack and talk with you as you prepare dinner. Invite the “curious” zebra into the living room where your little adventurer can join in on the conversation. The ever-growing giraffe can sit at the front door to hold your child’s backpack, jackets, rain boots, etc. Or just gather the whole menagerie into your child’s room for a fun game of musical chairs.

The set of chairs includes: 1 zebra chair, 1 tiger chair, 1 elephant chair, and 1 giraffe chair. Each chair measures 24″ H x 10.75″ W x 10.125″ D and is on sale for $149 at allchildrensfurniture.com.

The Baby Giraffe Monokini Swimsuit by Le Top is a fun swimsuit for little ones. The giraffe applique is cute but also serves to keep this two-piece in one piece. I remember my little girl playing at the beach and inevitably having to pull her swimsuit up or down, depending on which way it was slipping. This suit by Le Top is also fully lined with 100% nylon, the shell is made from 92% cotton and 8% spandex (a little needed give and take).

Sizes range from 12 mos to 4T. It can be purchased for $24.49 at SophiasStyle.com.

A favorite with numerous celebrities such as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Little Giraffe makes blankets and towels that are designed to be the ultimate in comfort for little ones. This Little Giraffe Luxury Hooded Towel, an adorable bear ears hooded towel, is a great example of the kind of quality products that the company designs.

The towel is made from 100% cotton terry, and is made to be super-soft. It measures 24″ x 41″–a perfect size for a baby. As your child gets older, he or she will no doubt enjoy the pretend play that the sweet little ears inspire.

The towel is available in blue, chocolate, and pink, all of which are absolutely adorable. You can purchase one for $43.95 at Bugsandblossoms.com. I think it would make a very sweet little gift.

Jeeto Giraffe is the ultimate in accessories for the modern nursery. Done in silk screen in two different sizes (9×12 and 18×24), it’s stretched on a solid frame and comes in two different price points ($39.00 or add $40.00 for the larger version).

I like its simplicity and the snazzy colors. I might put it in an all-white nursery with bedding and window coverings in the same shades of orange. A dresser with clean lines but very stylized would really add to the atmosphere as well.

I found it at shopgenes.com, along with a few other great canvas creations.

I’m an advocate of creativity and when I saw the ZidZid Giraffe Animal Mask, I was attracted to it for a few other reasons as well. First, it was pretty and second, it was something a girl or boy could very much enjoy, and third, it was made from recycled material.

It’s fun for indoor or outdoor play, promoting movement, storytelling, and laughter. There are other animal masks to complete your zoo, including a bird, a lion, and an elephant, all in vibrant colors and eye-catching prints. Even the ribbons attached for tying around a child’s head are lovely additions.

At $11.00 apiece, they’re not going to break the bank and will make a wonderful play room addition or gift to your favorite little guy or gal.