While it’s not nearly as storied as Steiff, Melissa & Doug has become synonymous with good-quality toys that come at not-laughable prices. At 53 inches, its giraffe is close in height to Steiff ...

there also lived at least one giant stuffed giraffe. Sometimes two. You can pick the cuddly soft $2,400 Studio Giraffe by Steiff or the $85 Melissa & Doug edition at Target. It raises the ...