Hungry Much?

I'm sure you will agree it's yummy...

In preparation for our new boutique, I finally got all my peas in a pod and am launching our very first dress!

Our  fabulous Facebook fans helped pick a name for this design, after all the suggestions we chose to call it our Kelly Dress and this one is in Sweet Pea.

As you know I love pastels and bright colours so this combination for me is absolutely stunning, it did take me aaaaages to choose it as there we so many choices, after all this is to be our best ever dress in our collection but I think I made the right choice!

I would love to know what you think.

The Kelly Dress in Sweet Pea is available in 6-12 months, 12-18 months, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 years.

M x

Join the celebrities and protect baby in style!

New Release Titled "How to make a woman Happy"

Apparently us women are difficult to make happy so much so that a book was written on how to make us happy!

Apparently it looks something like this...

 

Seriously?!? I think it looks more like this!!...

 

Les Petits Bonbons Massage Oil Candle & Cookies for the evening! ;)

B Organic Lavender & Chamomile Soothing Body Balm for any time!

See! Easy peasy isn't it?

Now if your other half needs a hint, be cheeky and send him the link to this page ;)

Monica x

Can you put your childs mattress in the washing machine?

No?! Why not? Far too big isn't it...

Don't you wish you could though?

You wash their clothes, their hands, their comfort blankets, their duvets, sheets and duvet covers, etc, so why not their mattresses too?

In their first two years, babies sleep for an average of 15 hours a day and spend a huge proportion of their early life in close contact with their cot mattress. However, while we excitedly choose their new pushchair or cot, we often overlook the significance of what - in terms of health - is actually the single most important purchase are are ever likely to make!

Not too long ago we researched into mattresses and the best options that are out there, one of them is without a doubt PurFlo - a unique design, which has managed to scoop various awards across the world as well as being acclaimed by leading health experts concerned with Sudden Infant Death Sydrome (SIDs) and allergies such as Asthma and Eczema.

The PurFlo mattress is the healthiest and most hygienic cot mattress available on the market today, that is why we have decided to add it to our range of mattresses on www.myfunnybunny.com, and they are now finally available.

Unlike any other mattress, the PurFlo is completely hollow with a fully breathable, chemical-free SleepSurface, which not only provides better support than a conventional mattress, but allows free air circulation helping babies to regulate their own body temperature and preventing the re-breathing of CO².

You can just throw it in the washing machine!
Washable at 60°c ensuring any spillages, fungi or nasty bacteria (which often lurk in traditional mattresses) are completely removed! Because of this it is safe to pass down to younger siblings - a great bonus for your pocket and the environment in view of the fact that around 600,000 baby mattresses go to landfill every year!

Recently awarded Gold in the 2010 Practical Pre-School awards with one of the highest overall scores of 97.3%, testers commented: "PurFlo is amazing! How great to have a cot mattress which can be washed in the machine and tumble-dried. We really like the fact that dust mites would be greatly reduced for babies with allergies and the hollow nature of the mattress means that babies keep cooler and also prevents them from rolling onto their front. It reduces parents' worries about cot death and is perfect for travelling too as you just fold it up and take it with you. Top marks!"

You can find out more about this amazing mattress here and and purchase it from www.myfunnybunny.com

Compact Baby Changing Solutions

Busy mums on the move will love the handy baby changing solutions offered by Koo-di, including the latest b.box®, which carries all of baby's changing essentials in one compact case and can conveniently be popped into a handbag.

Complete with a wipe clean changing mat which folds into its storage compartment; a built in refillable wipes container which can be accessed from the outside for sticky fingers and inside for nappy changing; plus room for two small nappies and a tube of cream, mums have everything they need for that emergency nappy change, without needing to lug around a huge changing bag.

The colourful, trendy b.box® is made from durable polypropylene plastic which ensures it holds its compact shape even when fully packed and a flexible arm within holds everything snugly into place.
So whether you are popping out to the shops or on an outing to visit friends, pop your b.box® into your bag or glove compartment and you can relax and know you are prepared for every eventuality.

With slightly more room, but still compact and ideal for travelling is the Koo-di Handy Changer which fits everything little one will need on a journey including nappies, bibs and a change of clothes.
Mums will love the cheerful polka-dot design of this bag plus the two removable matching pouch pockets (great for cotton wool and creams). It also includes an elasticated strap to hold bottles or food jars in place as well as a large wipe clean changing mat.

Koo-di Handy Changer fits under your pushchair!

Ideal for almost every occasion, the Handy Changer is extremely versatile and can double up as a baby toiletry bag!

All available now from www.myfunnybunny.com

Monica xhttp://www.myfunnybunny.com/ourshop/cat_286038-KOODI.html

Baby's First Calendar - A fabulous idea!

I am always on the lookout for the next interesting product to offer to our customers over on www.myfunnybunny.com 

When I saw the Baby's First Calendar, I had to have it, I thought how I wish this had been around for the first year of my son and daughters life!! I was given a Baby's Record Book for both of them, both times the books were put in a drawer or a cupboard and kinda of got forgotten, therefore I have a buch of little papers with different notes scattered all over the house and random stuff scribbled in the books.

Not very good, specially because our memory is not great either so we keep on bickering, my husband says my boy did something at xx months and then I say no... he did it at xx months! and then comes the endless looking at pictures (like I did just a few days ago) just to look at how many teeth my son had at 12 months!!! Seriously I could go on and on with the examples!!

I think life would have been much easier and organised had we had one of these... Afterwards you can look back at all your baby's milestones and also at all your appointments and stuff you did the whole year, like baby groups and other stuff. It will be great to look at all that the baby and you did years and years down the road when they have had their own baby :)

This is definitely a really cool pressie for mummies to be, baby showers and new baby presents!

So here... I introduce our very latest addition to www.myfunnybunny.com, Baby's First Calendar, I am proud to say is owned by a small family business right here in England and the calendar is 100% made in the UK! Also a small donation is given to the FSID (Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths) for every calendar sold.

Baby's First Calendar was created by parents for parents!

They have included everything they felt was useful for busy parents during the first year of your baby's life. Baby record books often get forgotten in a drawer, but with this fun, bright calendar poster and stickers on your baby's nursery you will never forget to record those important milestones that you won't want to ever forget!

A bright bold calendar with stickers for every special occasion. Simply stick them on to make recording those special moments quick and easy. Mark down appointments and notes to help stay organised - just like any ordinary calendar

It includes a thermometer which is an essential item in any baby's room to make sure the temperature is neither too cold nor too hot, so you can see it at a glance and make sure the room temperature is just right. They've also included some important advice from The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) to help keep your baby safe at night.

Also included are two spaces to put your favourite picture of your baby at birth and your baby on their first birthday. We've also added in an area to write down your baby's birth date, time, weight, name and more. This makes it even better as a memorable keepsake to look back on in many years time.

This is everything you need to make Baby's First Calendar an essential buy for you and your baby!

Your baby's first smile or clap could be weeks away, so have your Baby Calendar and Stickers at the ready!

For more information, pictures or to buy your very own Baby's First Calendar visit www.myfunnybunny.com

Monica xx

Angel Cashmere Heirloom Baby Blankets

Angel Cashmere, a luxury brand of baby blankets from Scotland stands out thanks to its unique blend of high quality textiles and bold, contemporary looks. 

With an heirloom quality, the blankets make perfect gifts to mark milestone occasions such as Birthdays, Christmas or Christenings. 

Humbug Lamere Blanket in Hot Pink

These stylishly designed blankets not only look amazing, they also tick all the boxes for quality, and practicality, they are a delight to the eyes for both children and parents.
Here at My Funny Bunny HQ we are always on the look out for the best, most unique products of the highest quality to introduce to you and Angel Cashmere are one of our latest discoveries, you can view the full range at www.myfunnybunny.com 

Bubble Collection - 100% Cashmere

The Bubble retro design blankets are 100% Cashmere, and are actually two blankets hand stitched together! 

"My daughter has one she has used for two years, it's aged so well and gets softer every time we wash it, she loves it." says Michelle, co-founder of Angel Cashmere.

The Stripe collection is still 100% Cashmere but slightly more traditional, with a twist of course, these gorgeous blankets are designed using the two lighter shades from the bubble blankets. They have stripes of various widths running the length of the blanket. Sure you’ll agree they’ll look fabulous with baby in any situation!

Stripe Collection - 100% Cashmere

The finest cashmere comes form the goats that graze in Inner Mongolia and China. Their exposure to the most extreme climate results in the softest white cashmere. 

With Jamie, Michelle's brother and co-founder of Angel Cashmere, living in Beijing

 he can ensure they buy only the very best, softest white cashmere fibre, directly from the source. He manages the production from start to finish resulting in the excellent high quality blankets they have.
They make perfect heirloom gifts!

Humbug Collection - 100% Lamere

Lamere is a 100% natural crossbred animal fibre product. Angel Cashmere is delighted to introduce this textile to the baby clothing and accessory market. Lamere provides a similar hand touch and all the comforts of cashmere, but is a more affordable option for today's trendier tots!

The fibre goes through a unique finishing process, resulting in the enhancement of the lamere handle and leaving the material with a hand touch very similar to cashmere. We are extremely excited that we have the opportunity to bring this product to you in the form of our luxurious humbug baby blankets!

The chic, contemporary Humbug range is unique and the design striking. The stripes, combining deep pink and black, make this the perfect blanket for the rock and roll baby!!

Full range available now at www.myfunnybunny.com

SOOTHE AND SHIELD YOUR BABY WITH STYLE

Kurtis Baby Peace in action

Have you ever struggled with a pram umbrella or car window shade to keep the sun off your baby, or had to throw a muslin over your pram only to have it swept away by a sudden gust of wind?

Yes, most of us have... but now there is another option!

Baby Peace is a 100% organic protective curtain that easily attaches to the hood of your pram or car seat shielding your baby from both sun and wind, leaving your baby to settle in a calm and secure environment. 

This new innovative product was created by Swedish designers and comes in various colours and prints (also available in plain) to compliment your current pram or rear-facing car seat style. It is quickly attached using simple plastic rings, without marking your hood, allowing you to either move the curtain aside or flip over the back of the pram or car seat for easy access to your baby. 

Baby Peace in Dream Cerise

For those eco friendly mums and dads, you will be happy to know that not only does Baby Peace protect against 99.5% UVA and 99.7% UVB rays, it’s also made from 100% organic cotton and the dying process is also environmentally friendly. The print paint is non-toxic and even the plastic rings are produced from recyclable Pom Plastic!

"We are very excited to add this new product to our website", says Monica Strydom, Director at My Funny Bunny "As a mum of two, I have put up with throwing blankets or muslin cloths over my pram in an attempt to keep the sun or wind off my baby only to be picking them up off the floor moments later! Baby Peace not only takes away this daily struggle but gives me peace of mind that my baby is protected from the sun, plus it also looks good on my pram.".

You can get your hands on a Baby Peace at www.myfunnybunny.co.uk

Sock Ons - Clever little things that keep baby socks on!!!

How many times have you gotten annoyed cause your baby doesn't seem to leave their socks alone on their feet... sometimes leaving a "trail" of socks on the street?

When they start crawling around and you want their socks to stay on so their precious little feet don't get freezing on the cold floor?

Well now thanks to a genius invention of a mother of five we have Sock Ons!!! Clever little things that keep your baby's socks stay put!

See for yourself!

Cool hey?!? No more "I've put on his socks a thousand times today!!!"

Sock Ons Classic colours have become part of a baby's essential wardrobe!

They are made from a softly woven blend of elasticised material with contrasting coloured stitching around the edges. 

They are available in 5 plain colours: Baby Pink, fuchsia, Baby Blue, Navy and White

and Sneaker prints in 4 colours: Sky Runner, Sailor Blue, Princess Pink and Fairy White (corresponding to image above), making them the perfect baby gift!

Now available at www.myfunnybunny.com !

Shnuggle - The Hypoallergenic Modern Moses Basket!

My Funny Bunny are pleased to announce the launch and availabilty of Shnuggle – The Modern Moses Basket™, which is 100% made in the UK.

Shnuggle™ takes a modern twist on the traditional Moses basket, by taking all the things that 

parents like about traditional baskets and adding a few more things they will love!

Available in pink, blue, green and other designs.

The main problems with traditional woven baskets are they can be very noisy & creaky; are extremely difficult to clean and home to dust mites which can contribute towards allergies which 1 in 5 babies will suffer. (Source http://www.babycentre.co.uk)

Furthermore, after a few weeks of use the basket can weaken as fibres start to break. These broken strands can harm the baby, and worse lead to a broken handle! And a little known fact is that all woven baskets need to be fumigated before use, which leaves residual chemicals throughout the basket. (Source http://www.babyworld.co.uk)

Shnuggle™ is different as the amazing new basket is a one piece moulding made from a hypoallergenic, flexible polymer. The outside of the basket has a tactile soft-touch finish, while the inside is smooth and easy to clean. The weight and feel of the basket is the same, but is around 10% larger to allow more growing room for baby. 

When the basket need to be cleaned, the dressings are fully machine washable, and the basket can be thoroughly cleaned with soapy water and even sterilised with a mild bleach solution such as Milton®. 

The handles on Shnuggle™ are made from a beautiful 100% cotton webbing, which is super-highstrength and attached to the basket with military grade fasteners. These fixing are secure against all force unless released in a special way, allowing removal for cleaning or replacement. 

Shnuggle™ is fully tested to exceed the requirements of BS EN 1466, and is free of BPA and phthalates, so parents can be assured that their baby is in safe hands.

Features:

Silent operation to help baby & parent sleep
Basket is stronger which is safer for baby
Fully vented to ensure airflow around baby and prevent overheating
Hypo-Allergenic materials to prevent allergic reactions
Up to 10% larger than traditional Moses Baskets
Fully immersable base for Hygienic cleaning

Choice of beautiful Cotton & Fleece fabrics.

Removable cotton handles

100% Made in the UK

Find them now at www.myfunnybunny.com!
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21/12/10 UPDATE: We can now ship this item to Europe!!!
Just contact us through www.myfunnybunny.com :)

Samsonite Unisex Changing Bags & Holdalls

SAMSONITE UNISEX BAGS

Great for Mum and Dad Practical and durable, our range of unisex bags remain our best sellers. 

The perfect-sized Messenger Changer has all the features and quality that you’ve come to expect from a Samsonite bag. Internal pockets help you find all you need without having to dig, while bottle pockets, mobile pocket and dummy pockets are located on the outside of the bag and on the strap for your ease. Includes a large, padded changing mat. 

Available in Black and Mandarin Orange 

RRP £39.99 Our Price £36.99

The Maternity Holdall/Weekender is perfect for your trip to the hospital, or for future weekend trips with baby. It has comfortable top carry handles as well as an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap. It has large external pockets as well as a small, detachable pouch for toiletries or small items. 

Available in Black and Mandarin Orange 

RRP £49.99 Our Price £46.99

www.myfunnybunny.com

Give them Seedboms and....Kabloom!!

War here, war there, war everywhere.... Sadly there are wars in many places and in my opinion they usually are for all the wrong reasons.

That is what I think about when bombs are mentioned and obviously it brings sadness to my heart. Well no more is that the case! Not when I heard about Seedboms !!!

Let us tell you a bit about them... Seedboms are friendly bombs ready to explode with flower power. Tools for  responsible rebels and guerrilla gardeners in the war against weary wastelands.

Join forces with nature in the fight to transform lifeless spaces with a blast of colour!

"Seedboms put the power to beautify in the hands of everyone” says Richard Reynolds from www.guerrillagardening.org

Seedboms are handmade in the UK from locally reclaimed and recycled materials such as post consumer paper, egg boxes. They also contain organic peat free compost, organic fertiliser and a selection of easy to grow flower seeds. 

Seedboms break down over time and completely biodegrade into the environment!

Seedboms are in a pack of 4, each pack contains the following flower seed varieties:
Native wildflower mix, Nasturtium Peach melba, Cornfield annual mix & Sunflower incredible.

Packaging contains a minimum of 90% post consumer recycled waste, is produced from chlorine free (EFC) pulp and is printed using vegetable based inks.

So there it is!!! What do you want more?!

They are also great to play with your kids, definitely an exciting new way of growing flowers! Take them somewhere that they can throw it and go back to check on the progress of the flowers!!!

They are great for a totally eco alternative to party bag fillers, there are 4 in a pack (each with their own gift tag!) so not so costly as you give one out per child and you can be sure no one will forget your party!!! Stand out from the crowd...all the mummies will be talking about your party.

Not only will you give a great totally biodegradable gift (you will be helping the environment) but you will also give the best gift ever... an opportunity for those kids to spend some extra quality time with their parents (to try them out of course ;) )! 

Super awesome I say!!!


So go on... THROW IT & GROWN IT! ................. KABLOOM *explosion sound effects* ;)

You can get your very own seedboms right now at www.myfunnybunny.com

Monica xx

Introducing Moover Toys - Designer Wooden Toys from Denmark

Moover, a luxury brand of mobile wooden toys from Denmark stands out thanks to its unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and bold, contemporary looks.

Moover toys are each of designed to get baby moving, developing their motor skills and exploring their new environment. With an heirloom quality, the toys make perfect gifts to mark milestone occasions such as Birthdays, Christmas or Christenings. 

These stylishly designed toys not only look amazing, they also tick all the boxes for quality, creativity, safety, and functionality.

Here at My Funny Bunny HQ we are always on the look out for the best, most innovative products to introduce to you and Moover toys are one of our latest discoveries and inclusions into our website!

These toys are a delight to the eyes for both children and parents, they are designed by Danish designer Kare Tofte.

Moover Toys are delivered in flat packs and can be assembled easily and quickly with Moover Toys' unique ”click key system” - without the use of any tools. The assembly of Moover Toys' products is a joint, constructive experience for both children and grown-ups – later on, the children will be able to assemble the toys themselves.

So quick and easy to assemble & pull apart that you can even take these on holidays, to grandma's house or simply store away when you want to!!

You can now find their full range on our website http://www.myfunnybunny.co.uk

They make perfect heirloom gifts!  

Prices start from just £47!

Hope you enjoy their collection! We love it!

Let us know what you think of the Moover Toys, specially if you own one, we would love to hear your opinion!

Monica x

Koala Baby Hammock

We are very excited to introduce to you one of our new nursery products! 

A baby hammock!

The Koala set includes a baby hammock and stand which allows babies to be close to their parents anywhere within the house, in the garden or on holiday.

Koala is light-weight and can be set up quickly and easily. 

This way, active parents can relax anywhere while their babies are swinging comfortably and happily, being able to observe attentively and with interest what is happening around them.

You can accessorise your Koala with the "Sunny Cacao" (above) or the "Sunny" hammock cushion.

This is something soft and cuddly for the little hammock lovers!

Turn the AMAZONAS baby hammock into a cozy napping place even on colder days with the SUNNY inlay with the insulating thermo filling consisting of hollow fiber and the smooth cotton flannel.

A stunning addition to your home, the Koala baby hammock is not only beautiful but also the ultimate in comfort for your baby.

Suitable from birth to 9 months, it cradles your baby so they feel secure and the motion gets them to sleep.

It is easy to assemble and put away, it packs up small compared to travel cots, which makes it great for travelling & lounging at home.

Made from natural materials it is also eco friendly and made in Brazil under fair labour.

Get yours now! 

My Funny Bunny Dummy / Toy Holder Demo Video

One super cute happy Pirate!

Let me introduce you to one of my little customers... her name is Evan!

She loves anything piratey!

Her mummy asked me to make her a hat & scarf set in some cute colors she picked herself

I posted it off hoping she would like it, not expecting to hear much back until after christmas as it was supposed to be a stocking filler.

Well... I guess her mummy was itching to see her little doll's expression!

I got a tweet saying she got it in the post & shortly after another tweet with Evan wearing it!!!!

Evan was sooo pleased with her pirate hat & scarf!

That is what makes me love my job! The satisfaction of the product being finished is great but the smile on the kids faces when they get it is what I work hard for!

It makes my heart smile! Lol

Thanks Evan! I hope you have a fun Christmas with lots more pressies!!!

Monica xxx

If you want a pirate hat & scarf for your little one visit us here

If you would like to share your pics of your little ones wearing My Funny Bunny gear we would love to hear from you! Visit our Contact Us page.

Lots & Lots added to MISI shop

I am very pleased to say I have managed to update my recently opened Misi Shop which you can find here!

I was recommended Misi by a fellow crafter and thought it was a really cool website for the UK as I haven't been too keen on Folksy. Misi has a really good layout and features, also cheap to list and commission is quite low too!

The forums are great and the people really great too! I have already bought a few bits on there too and it was very easy to do transaction from a buyers point of view.

Also very good on the seller side as well as great fees, it is also real easy to list and you get views straight away even though the website is quite new!

People can buy from anywhere in the world and pay by paypal as well!

So after all the hustle and bustle of the shows I finally had time to update the shop... I will be updating my etsy shop as well very soon and then I will be taking pics of all the other new bits I have been making to upload too! Wow, how much I have to do!

In the meanwhile I also need to get everything ready for the arrival of our baby and give my son a great 3rd birthday party! I have already sent out the invitations but still have everything else to plan!!! AAAAHHHH!!! Lol

Don't forget anytime you want to peek at our shops just click on our shop links on your right!

And if you are feeling lucky don't forget to enter this month's give away!!!

Monica xxx

New Products

I added some bits to My Funny Bunny on Etsy as well as having a bit of a lift!


I made some real cute Toddler Washing Mitts that are a real treat for the kids, they slip onto their hands and they can wash themselves! Of course it's more like they keep them occupied while you do the real washing!!


My son loves his and it make washing time much faster for me with less fuss!


I made 3 in a lovely Limited Edition Under the Sea print... I only have a little bit of this towelling so when its gonne its gonne! If you want one be fast!


Hope you like them!!!


Monica xxx

Stefan's 1st Etsy Photoshoot!

About a week ago was Stefan's first Etsy photoshoot!

I made a Skull and Bones Beanie for him which I wanted to list on Etsy so Stefan was to be my model!

The house isn't exactly the best place as there isn't much free space available! We are waiting to move, don't know exactly yet when, but when we get the news it will be, go, go ,go!

Outside is a bit cold so we had th shoot indoors but with a bit of difficulty.

Well, I am pleased to say that we both had a giggle and I took tons of shots but obviously could only keep a few!

Stefan named it Pirate Hat, that is why on one of the pics he is doing his "Aaaarg! Me mateys!" face! I think its hilariously cute, but then I am his mum!

He has already requested a scarf too! So I guess that is the queue of projects!

If you want a Pirate Beanie for your little one to be warm and look cute in or play dress up, be sure to visit www.myfunnybunny.com I can make them any size from age 0-3 months and in any colour! Really dinky and cute!

The great thing about them is as they grow up you can loosen the knot so it fits them for longer!

Chat soon,

Monica xx