Instead of seeing your kid bite the head off a chocolate bunny this Easter, how about watching him play with a soft, cuddly one that won't result in a giraffe-sized sugar buzz?

According to Time magazine, Real Simple and Mequon's Robin Lehnert -- owner of Dot's Toys -- Foo Foo and Super Foo Bunnies are the "it" Easter toys of the season.

Made in Portland, the entire litter of Foo Foo Bunnies have a simple set of whiskers, eyes and nose embroidered on their face and crocheted flower buttons. They are 24 inches tall from the tips of their long ears to the tips of their toes.

The all-cotton chenille version comes in bright red or egg-yolk yellow and light pink, and an off-white bunny is covered with synthetic lamb's wool.

"This is a step in the right direction," says Anne Fielder, a Milwaukee mom. "It's nice to buy plastic-free toys that look and feel homemade. Especially when you don't have time to sew."

The price, however, might bop ya on the head: $32 for the small and $39.95 for the "Super Foo" seems a tad steep for crafty creations that sell for much less at independant shops and DIY fairs.

"I am always on the lookout for unique items for my customers," says Robin Lehnert, owner of Dot's Toys in Mequon. "I think the design and materials will really appeal to gift givers, parents and their children."

Dot's Toys is a traveling toy boutique offering unique, high-quality products, owned by John and Robin Lehnert.

Dot's Toys Web site is dotstoys.com. Foo Foo Bunnies are also available at Bark River Kids, 808 Genesee St., in Delafield.

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Posted by OMCreader on April 6, 2006 at 10:54 p.m. (report)

elektra said: you go girl. http://www.foofoobunnies.com

Posted by OMCreader on April 6, 2006 at 10:53 p.m. (report)

donsueno said: Before you complain about the price of something you know nothing about, check out their website and see if maybe the little extra money is worth the quality and originality. And, these are made in the USA by an American Family and if you would like to support your country, please feel free to stop purchasing inferior products made halfway across the world.

Posted by OMCreader on April 2, 2006 at 3:43 p.m. (report)

nicole said: the stuffed animal in the easter basket has always been a tradition in my family.....but for 40bucks i could fill 3 baskets and a cuddly animal in each!!! this is obviously a $$hungry botique geared towards the less creative.....im sure the kids recieving them cud care less...and actually WHATS SO CUTE ABOUT THEM?

Posted by OMCreader on March 28, 2006 at 2:32 p.m. (report)

themkemom said: For that price, you may as well take the kids to my arch-nemesis, Build-a-Bear at Mayfair Mall. Not that there's anything wrong with Build-a-Bear ... my kids have about 6 or 7 each. Whew!

Posted by OMCreader on March 23, 2006 at 3:47 p.m. (report)

Cuervo's girl said: Yes they are really cute but they are so expensive...for an easter basket. Maybe for birthdays or Christmas but just for easter? I would definily knit or sew my own.