Please allow me to introduce you to Mr. Steg Asaurus. At a block-crushing length of 22" long and 8" high, he is craftily constructed from homespun wool and hand-knitted by women's collective in Kenya. Still, Mr. Asaurus is a softie at heart and his all wool body makes him safe for babies or toddlers who are still mouthing objects (no button eyes or other trinkets to pose choking hazards). He's hand-washable so if he gets dirty, he's easy to clean.

At $38, it's an expensive stuffed animal but the beauty and charm of this little guy will win you over. He's sold at the Field Museum Store and proceeds for sales of Mr. Saurus help both the women's collective and the preservation of the artifacts at the Field Museum.