How To Make A Super Cute Boo Boo Bunny Easily
What is a boo boo bunny? Boo boo bunnies are a comfort toy for young children to help soothe boo boos. They are basically a fun ice pack! They are a fun and easy DIY project and make the perfect baby shower gifts or decorations at a baby shower. This easy gift is great for kids and grandkids and even better, kids can get in on the fun and help make this project too!
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How do you make a Boo Boo Bunny Ice Pack?
Here are the materials you’ll need to make a washcloth bunny
- A washcloth
- A Plastic Egg
- 2 googly eyes
- 1 small pom pom or small cotton ball
- A piece of ribbon
- 2 rubber bands
- Hot glue or glue of your choice
- Optional freezable or reusable ice cubes
- Optional permanent marker
Here are the instructions on how to make your boo boo bunny:
Step 1: Roll Washcloth
First, place the washcloth on a flat surface and roll 2 corners of the washcloth into the center.
Step 2: First Fold
Fold in half and put a rubber band around the center.
Step 3: Second Fold to Form Head and Ears
Fold the corners up to form the head and ears and use a rubber band to hold loose ends in place.
Step 4: Glue Googly Eyes, Nose, and Whiskers
Glue on the eyes and nose. Add whiskers for a more adorable look. Mark the location with a permanent marker if needed. Use a hot-glue gun or glue or your choice.
Step 5: Add Ribbon
Tie a ribbon into a bow around the neck to hide the rubber band.
Step 6: Freeze Ice Cubes
Freeze your reusable ice cubes.
Step 7: Add Ice or Treat to Egg
Place your reusable ice cubes into the plastic egg. Or your desired treat if not using it for “boo-boos.” Close the egg.
When looking for ice cubes look for distilled water inside just in case it leaks. You’ll also want to hand wash the ice cubes and eggs, they’re not dishwasher safe.
Step 8: Position Egg
Place the egg in the center of the bunny.
Use different colored wash clothes for different colored bunnies.
To use as an ice pack, hold the bunny and ice cubes over the “injury” and it’ll feel better soon. A regular ice cube will work in the egg, too. Use the washcloth bunny to absorb the water as the ice melts.
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Take a washcloth and roll both sides in, fold in half, add a rubber band, fold front up to make a face and ears, and add a second rubber band. Glue on a face, and add an egg with reusable ice cubes in the center.
Boo boo bunnies are a quick craft project made from a washcloth, designed to soothe young children with bumps and bruises. The bunny holds ice in an egg in the center. Keep boo boo bunnies nearby in a first-aid kit to apply ice to minor injuries.
Reusable ice cubes work great in the bunny. While you can use regular ice, be prepared for the ice to melt. Have a paper towel nearby to absorb the melted ice, or simply use the washcloth of the boo boo bunny to soak up the water.
Use any color of washcloth to make your boo boo bunny. Try using a set of pastel washcloths. Pastel colors are fun, especially during bunny season or spring. For our tutorial, we used brown and white washcloths with blue and pink noses.
For toddlers and small children, a boo boo bunny is a cute way to soothe tears that come from common scrapes, bumps, and bruises. Keep boo boo bunnies in your first-aid kit to immediately grab to apply ice to minor injuries. Boo boo bunnies are a quick project but offer more than just a way to ice a small child’s bruise. The cute and comforting bunny design is appealing to young children, helping to distract and comfort them while hurt or even just have an itch.
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This is such a cute idea. Thank you for sharing this with us friend!
Thanks so much Wendy! I’m so excited to be working with all you wonderful ladies 🙂
Such a cute Idea. Love these. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. I’m so happy we connected here. Have the best day!
Rachel
Thank you so much Rachel, I’m thrilled to be joining and meeting such amazing bloggers!
Very cute idea, Chas. I don’t have little ones at home anyone to soothe boo~boo’s, but this idea would still make a cute Easter decoration. Enjoyed hopping with you.
Thank you Carol, I am thrilled you like it and enjoyed hopping with you as well.. I have used this as a baby shower gift too .
These are so cute and I love some of the others you’ve shared too – maybe I’ll try my hand at a little bit of craft while I’m staying at home more.
Thank you so much Leanne, I’m thrilled you like them.
I’ve always loved Boo Boo Bunnies. For those of you interested you can get the sew on google eyes if you don’t want to use the glue gun.
Thank you and thanks for sharing that tip 🙂
Such a sweet idea, and so simple too!
Such adorable little bunnies! Thank you for sharing them on Party in Your PJ’s!
Thank you Teresa 🙂
So cute and will make kids feel so much better! Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Thank you Donna 🙂
So cute…good idea
THank you Nickie 🙂
I used to have my high school students make these during our first aid unit in Child Psych class – such a cute idea!!
I love that! Thanks for sharing Patti
I once bought a booboo bunny because I thought it was such a sweet idea for a baby shower gift complete with a basket filled with first aid and child proofing items. This is such a great tutorial. Thanks for sharing with us at the Virtual Fridge. Pinned.
Thank you and I’m so glad you like it. I started making them for baby shower gifts years ago love that you bought that for that reason too. Thanks for the Pin
All my nieces and nephews had Boo Boo Bunnies. The local church ladies all make these for fund raisers as they are big fundraisers.
Thanks for sharing Sheltie, I can imagine! I started making these as baby shower gifts back when I had my daughter (who’s almost 17 now – lol). They have been wonderful to have.
That’s so cool! Just in time for Easter!
Teresa
NanaHood
Thank you Teresa 🙂
These little guys are so cute! Sure beats the gel pack kept in the freezer!
Thank you Linda, I have those gel packs too 🙂
Absolutely adorable! Thanks for the sweet and fun ideas, my friend.
Hugs to you! Stephanie-The Enchanting Rose
Thank you Stephanie 🙂 Hugs back
That is the cutest ice pack I have ever seen. A very clever idea even as a cute little bunny for kids.Thank you.
You are so sweet Mary, thank you so very much.