while everyone else is popping out babies..

[the elyse]

i made this.

it was actually pretty easy, and i'm planning on making them for gifts for a few of my pregnant friends.

anyone think i could sell them? if so...how much would you pay for it? it's approx. 9" if you can't tell the scale in the picture.

[Mama2-4]

That is soooo adorable!!! I think you could totally sell them. How long do they take to make and how much do the materials cost? I would factor those things into the cost for sure! Very cute, wow!!!

[the elyse]

about 3-4 hours start to finish... and i used 3 fat quarters from a quilt shop, so maybe $6 for fabric (could def. get it cheaper than that though) and $3? for stuffing... (i used an old pillow).

[Mama2-4]

I am thinking about $30-35 + s&h. What are the dimensions?

[the elyse]

9X9X9, but i could adjust that. i think it would be really fun to have a big one...

[birthmommom]

that is so cool...how did you make it? did you have a pattern or just wing it?

[Mama2-4]

I think a smaller one and a big one would be cool! I was thinking the larger size would be good for a baby who is learning to pull up or for a mom to use as a litte footstool while nursing. It looks very versitile, kind of like a Boppy pillow...we use it for nursing, or to let the baby sit or lay in, the older kids lay around on it, whatever!

[the elyse]

i got it from a blog, a woman saw one for sale in china? i think? and figured out the pattern herself.

i think i'll make a few from fabric i have already and see if i can get any bites on the tp and maybe etsy. probably have better luck on etsy, don't you think?

[Mommy2Austin]

Pardon me but.....


what is it?

[the elyse]

haha. my 3 yo said the same thing. just a cloth baby toy!

[Theia]

My first response was "How cute!"

My second response was "Man, I really need to sew more often!" I am definitely not at the skill level where that would only take me 3-4 hours.

I agree with PP's, I think they would sell and different size options too.

[flapjack]

They're really cute Don't forget hyenacart as well, another alternative to etsy

[steph117]

That is AWESOME!!!! No idea on price, but I'd say don't sell yourself short - that's a really, really great little toy. Make sure to let us know if you do start to sell them (if you're allowed to let us know)

[Mommy2Austin]

Ok I get the idea of toy now

You could put jingle type bells inside to make it make a little noise

[the elyse]

great idea! would it be better if they were inside so they couldn't be pulled off? i was thinking a few loops of ribbon would be cool too.

[Mommy2Austin]

Originally Posted by the elyse

great idea! would it be better if they were inside so they couldn't be pulled off? i was thinking a few loops of ribbon would be cool too.

Yeah thats what I was thinking. Sew the bells into the middle and then add loops of ribbon so that people can add little toys too!

[Theia]

I like the idea of the little bells being inside so there wouldn't be a swallowing concern. And the loops of ribbon would be cool too. How fun!

[Mama2-4]

Great ideas everyone is having! I was also thinking about using different textures of fabric and ribbon so that it is a very tactile toy, and maybe getting some shiny material that is reflective so the baby could see themselves! What a fun brainstorm!

[guestmama9972]

Man! I wish I were more crafty! This is a very cool toy and I would totally buy one for my baby. Good luck as you make these!

[Writerbird]

Sweet, E!

I'd pay 25-30 for a plain cotton one and 40+ for one with different tactile fabrics and noisy bits.

I should say I have this price range because I almost DID pay 20 for a very similar cotton cube, but it was made in a country of which I know nothing of its labor practices.