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Fan Photo Giveaway Winner Chosen!

January 26th, 2010

We were absolutely ecstatic to see all of the adorable pictures you fans uploaded this week for our Fan Photo Giveaway on Facebook!

The lucky winners were Connie Harper and her grandson Jeffrey:

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Jeffrey

We love it!  His bed is all decked out in Little Giraffe, and that smile just lifts us up!  :)

Thanks to everyone who participated, we are thrilled to be connecting with our fans more and more, every day.  Stay tuned for more opportunities to win Little Giraffe, and stay cozy… it’s so cold outside!!  Brrrr

Facebook Fan Photo Contest!

January 18th, 2010

We hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  We are so excited about the launch of our Facebook Fan Page, and are in awe by the amount of Fan support and love on our wall, as well as the adorable photos uploaded by fans.  We can’t get enough, so… we are having a contest!

Starting today until next Monday, January 25, we are hosting a fan photos contest on our Facebook Fan Page.  Here’s how to enter:


1.  Become a fan of Little Giraffe on Facebook:

Click here to become a fan

Click here to become a fan

2.  Post a photo of you or your loved ones with Little Giraffe in the fan photo’s album by next Monday, and share your own Little Giraffe story in the caption.  Here is an adorable photo uploaded by Amber last week:

Tillie loves her Little Giraffe Blanky

Tillie loves her Little Giraffe Blanky

We will pick one winner at random next week to win a Chenille Blanket in Pink or Blue!  Stay posted for more opportunities to win more Little Giraffe here on our blog, and follow us on Twitter @Little_Giraffe.

Thank you for all the continued love and support, we can’t wait to see your photos!

Facebook Fan Page has Launched!

January 13th, 2010

We are excited to finally launch the official Little Giraffe Facebook Fan Page!  We’ll be updating the page with the latest Little Giraffe news, fun contests, and exclusive opportunities to win swag, so you must join in on the fun!

We look forward to seeing all of you on Facebook!

Become a fan now:

Click here to become a fan of Little Giraffe on Facebook

Click here to become a fan of Little Giraffe on Facebook

A Lost Little Giraffe Lovey Finds its Way Home

January 5th, 2010

The most amazing story unfolded around the Holidays, and we are so happy to share it with you.  One of our beloved fans, Rachel in New York, lost her son’s favorite Little Giraffe blanket, which he affectionately refers to as “Bebe,” and posted her plea on Craigslist.  Our CEO, Trish Moreno, ran across her message, and immediately wanted to help reunite Eli and his favorite blanket.  Our fans are what mean most to us here at Little Giraffe, and we want you to know the love you have for our soft & comfy blankets is most definitely appreciated.  Here’s what happened, and how Eli was reunited with his beloved Bebe.

Eli is thrilled to be reunited with his favorite Little Giraffe blanky

Eli is thrilled to be reunited with his favorite Little Giraffe blanky

Rachel was taking a stroll with her young sons on a rainy afternoon in New York, when somehow Eli’s blanky disappeared in the chaos of the rain.  “The idea that ‘Bebe’ fell out of the stroller and was getting all sopping wet and muddy almost had me in tears,” Rachel told us.  She retraced her every step from that day, but couldn’t locate his lost Bebe.

“Aside from feeling guilty, I was also just very sad to have lost something so precious from Eli’s babyhood. He had Bebe since he was 4 months old and I just always thought I would have it to keep.”

Out of sheer desperation, Rachel decided to post this on the “lost and found board” of Craig’s List:

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LOST: Little Giraffe Lovey Blanket
My son dropped his Little Giraffe lovey blanket out of his stroller yesterday 12/5 while walking down Broadway. It’s mint green & brown with a satin polka dot trim. If you have seen it or happened to pick it up, we would be so grateful. It’s a very sad loss for a 2.5 year old (and his mommy!) as you can imagine.


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Rachel felt the chances of someone finding Eli’s Bebe and actually checking Craig’s List were slim, but stranger things have happened, right?   Well, our CEO Trish Moreno discovered the post early the next morning and immediately contacted Rachel to see how we could help.

Little Giraffe to the rescue…
Rachel was shocked to see the email in her in-box and couldn’t believe we had discovered her post and were there to help.  We asked Rachel which blanket her son had, and while we didn’t have that style in stock, we quickly made her two of the exact same blanket as the Bebe Eli had lost, just so she was covered in case of another situation like this.  We quickly shipped the two custom replacements blankys and when Rachel received the package, she let us know “the blankies are perfect and beautiful. I can’t thank you enough for making this happen for us!”  We were so happy to help reunite one of our customers and her son with his favorite Little Giraffe “Bebe”!

“It’s one of those things that really has warmed my heart and restored my faith in the kindness of strangers,” Rachel told her friends on her blog.

Eli reunited with his beloved Bebe

Eli reunited with his beloved Bebe

“It’s the perfect example of how something so small can really make a huge difference in someone’s life and is especially fitting given the time of the year, the season of “magic,” giving, good will, etc…. I feel like this is the universe’s way of looking out for me and my family by giving back,” says Rachel.

When we see Eli’s happy, smiling face, it makes it all worthwhile!  Glad we could help!

Suri in Spain with her Little Giraffe Blanket

December 15th, 2009

The Cruise family has been in Spain lately, supporting Tom while he films his next movie, and Life & Style shows the three on a day out with their Little Giraffe blanket in-hand!

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New Mom’s Handbook Names Little Giraffe a Nursery Must-Have

November 20th, 2009

We are honored to be chosen for the Ultimate Guide to a Great New Life in the New Mom’s Handbook.  They featured Little Giraffe’s Chenille Cloud Blankets in Pink and Blue as must-have nursery items, and suggested you can never have too many super-soft blankets, especially when they coordinate perfectly with the wall decals you choose!  We are loving their Clouds nursery theme, how cute!

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Baby Hudson Finds Comfort in his Little Giraffe Blanket During Surgery

November 19th, 2009

We are grateful to hear from our fans, and were so happy when Katie and her mom Sabra, from Pottsboro Texas, connected with us to share the heartwarming story about little Hudson and his favorite blanket.

Baby Hudson, was born in January 2009 with a cleft lip and cleft palate. Due to his condition, he was unable to use a pacifier for comfort.  Hudson discovered his Little Giraffe blanket could take the place of a paci! Grandmother Sabra says he would put it up to his lips, or rub it on his mouth or face for comfort.  ”It was so amazing to watch this precious little one find his own ‘pacifier’!  NO other blanket would do!  Only the softness of the Little Giraffe Blanket!”

Hudson has been quite the trooper, and we are so glad to hear he has successfully made it through two surgeries.  His first surgery to repair his lip was at 3 months old, and his second surgery to repair his palate was last month.  At both of his surgeries the doctors allowed Hudson to take one item with him into the operating room.  It was a “no brainer” for them to let him take his Little Giraffe blanket with him.  What a lifesaver after his surgeries!

Here is a picture of Hudson in the hospital after his most recent palate surgery, with his camo Little Giraffe blanket.

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So Cute!

Now, at 9 months, and after 2 surgeries, his Little Giraffe blanket is his very best friend.  Hudson’s mommy, Sabra, says one of his Little Giraffe blankets is never an arm’s length away.  ”They have calmed him while he sleeps, comforted him in his time of pain, and provided a sense of security throughout his surgeries.”

We want to say a special thanks to Katie and Sabra for sharing their story.  Thank you so much for your kind words, and best wishes to adorable baby Hudson!

Pregnancy Magazine Features Little Giraffe’s Luxe Cover-Up!

November 19th, 2009

We are so excited to be featured in the December Issue of Pregnancy Magazine!  Senior editor Kendra Smith says our Adult Luxe Cover-Up in Cream is silky and indulgent.  ”Makes me think of reading on a rainy Sunday.”  We totally agree, Kendra.  This is the perfect gift for pampering yourself this holiday season!

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Share Your Little Giraffe Story & Win Our Stuff!

August 17th, 2009

We love hearing from our fans about how Little Giraffe products enhance their lives and bring comfort & happiness to their children.  Now, we want to hear from YOU!  Please share your story about Little Giraffe and your family for a chance to win–We’ll be giving away a blanket of your choice to two lucky winners!

Here’s an example of what we’d like to hear from another true fan of Little Giraffe:

Gabriel loves his chenille and dot trim blanket!

Gabriel loves his Little Giraffe chenille and dot trim blanket!

Gabriel Coe from Emerado, ND, is in love with his Little Giraffe blanket!  His mom Rachael tells us, “his favorite part is the satin trim which even at 3 weeks old, he will clutch with his little hands.  We have tried other blankets but unless he has this one, he won’t sleep.”  Mom loves the polka dot trim and how well the blanket cleans-up in the washing machine.

“I really thought the last thing I needed was another blanket, and had planned to give it away as a shower gift, but this one is too cute and soft that we just had to keep it!”  We’re glad she ended up keeping our blanket and that Gabriel loves it.

It’s that easy… Here’s how to enter our “Fans of Little Giraffe” giveaway!

1. Please send us an image of your child with any of our products. By emailing the image, you are implying your express consent to post on our blog.

2.  Include your name, hometown, child’s name, and age.

3.  Share with us some details about how you received your cozy Little Giraffe product(s), any fun, funny or interesting details about how you and your child likes the product, etc.  The more entertaining, touching or unique, the better!

It’s that easy!  Please send us an email with your image and details to info [at] littlegiraffe [dot] com.  Please put “Fans of Little Giraffe Contest” in the subject.

We’ll pick two winners on Monday, August 31, so hurry and enter before then…

Looking forward to hearing from you and seeing your adorable pictures.

BIG fans of Little Giraffe!

August 3rd, 2009

We love receiving pictures from our customers of their little ones snuggling with our products.  We all say, “Awww… how cute!” and feel great about the work we are doing here to provide the softest, cuddliest products on the market.  Today, we share with you a couple images we just received from our customers that really made us smile!

Sienna Rain wraps herself in her cozy Little Giraffe blanket!

Sienna Rain wraps herself in her cozy Little Giraffe blanket!

Our first fan is 14 month old Sienna Rain from Florence, AL.  Sienna’s mom Amy tells us:  ”Honestly, Sienna has always loved her Little Giraffe blankets.  In the morning, before she will even reach for me to get her out of the crib, the first thing she will do is grab her LG blanket!  Then, when I pick her up, she buries her head in her blanket on my shoulder. I cherish that moment every morning.  It is the sweetest thing.  She sleeps holding her LG blanket, she nurses holding her LG blanket, and she carries them with her everywhere she goes.  I do not leave the house without one!  They are so comforting to her, and so beautiful to me.  Every little girl and little boy deserves a Little Giraffe blanket!”

Amy scores her Little Giraffe blankets from www.dreamalittledreamwithme.com.  Thanks for sharing your story with us, Amy & Sienna!

Sienna nibbles on her soft velvet & satin blanket

Sienna nibbles on her soft velvet & satin blanket

Boys Love Little Giraffe, too!

Our next adorable fan is Asher Wold from Shoreline, WA near Seattle.  Asher’s mom Daniella tells us, “My son loves his pillow so much, he calls it his BoBo.  It was the first gift I bought for him while I was pregnant, so it means even that much more to me.  :)”

Adorable Asher and his Little Giraffe chenille pillow

Adorable Asher and his Little Giraffe chenille pillow

Asher, who is your stylist? We’re loving your super-cool ‘do!  Thanks for being a fan of our products and supporting Little Giraffe!

Do you have a little one who is a BIG fan of Little Giraffe?  If so, please let us know!  info@littlegiraffe.com