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Snuggle Buddy is a plush toy and security blanket that offers play and soothing and tactile benefits. It is a wonderful gift that grows with baby and becomes a comforting companion for months, even years. Winner of the 2010 Top Choice of the Year Award and the 2010 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine.

This 2 Ply Plush Blanket is generously sized at 30" x 30" and features the beloved Sock Monkey face. Perfect for any nursery. Launch date: January 2011.

Cotton Sleep n Play with Novelty feet and Rear Sock Monkey Face Applique. The Sock Monkey print is cute and nostalgic. Other styles available. Launch date: June 2012.

These cotton layette sets feature the nostalgic Sock Monkey design. Perfect for dressing your little monkey. Other sets also available. Launch date: June 2012.

This holiday stocking featured the iconic Sock Monkey character. Coordinates with other Sock Monkey collection items. Launch date: June 2012.

These mini plush toys are based on the nostalgic Sock Monkey character. Launch date: June 2012.

The go anywhere, super cute, lovable Snuggle Buddy is sure to become baby’s first best friend. It’s interactive and comforting. Moms and babies find them fun and endearing. But beware; babies may become attached. Other characters are available. Only products made by Rashti & Rashti can be called a Snuggle Buddy. Launch date: June 2012.

This blanket is a luxurious two-ply 30" x 40" plush blanket with a heart applique and ruffle trim. A coordinating Snuggle Buddy is also available. "The fabric is unlike traditional blanket fabrics," Danielle Signorelli, Media & Communications Director of Rashti & Rashti, told TDmonthly.

This super-soft, machine-washable luxury blanket is made of quality fabric with a whimsical jungle print and applique. It offers two different fabrics and textures on either side, and boasts a generous 30" x 40" size. Other colors and blanket designs are available.

My First Hand and Foot Print offers a way to commemorate baby's first little impressions. The kit contains two silver decorative plates on which to make baby's hand and foot prints. Also included is a non-toxic, no-mess ink pad. The product should be used under the supervision of an adult and is not intended to be a toy. It's a "great way to personalize an item with no mess and create a wonderful keepsake for a new baby," Danielle Signorelli, media and communications director for Rashti & Rashti, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009.

The Tu-Tu Snuggle Buddy is part of a mix and match collection designed specifically for girls. The fun and fancy collection also includes a tu-tu themed sleep ‘n play and a novelty blanket to create a coordinated, cross-merchandised statement. There are multiple patterns and colorations offered. "Snuggle Buddies combine the comfort of a security blanket with the interactivity of a toy, making them irresistible to babies," Danielle Signorelli, media and communications director for Rashti & Rashti, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.

This cute baby sock set includes three pairs of socks designed to coordinate with our Creeper gift set or to stand alone. Fun and functional, they make a great gift for any baby. The set is packaged in a clear acetate box and accented with a bow. Other colors and gifts are available through Rashti & Rashti.