Give a gift that lasts a lifetime!

San Diego, CA (January 9, 2014) -- Congratulations! You've been invited to a baby shower. Unless you are the grandmom-to-be, you get to pick out something precious -- instead of practical like a car seat or a diaper pail. When it comes to shower presents, good things really do come in small packages. For an ahhhh-inducing gift, think itty bitty as in Bommerscheim Buddies nostalgic cuddly toys like Ittie Bittie Buddie ($12.99) with a matching Flannel Blankie ($11.99).

These floppy-eared Buddies have been a Bommerscheim Family tradition for three generations. Now everyone can pass one on to the newest generation where a stuffed animal is still as prized as any electronic gadget or nursery furniture. See the whole collection of whimsical patterns online at www.BommerscheimBuddies.com. Best of all, as baby grows up and out of just about everything received at the baby shower, their Ittie Bittie Buddie may still rest on the bed as Junior packs for college because of how beloved it may have become!

These Bommerscheim Buddies -- choose a 15" regular-sized Buddie or an 8" cuddle toy -- have an added twist that tots prefer over a traditional stuffed animal. When Buddies get soiled (and you know that will happen often!) its fabric cover is removed, washed (or even replaced) but Buddie stays away from the washing machine or dryer. Many moms own two patterned Buddie covers so on laundry day there are no tears and no prying a beloved pal from a toddler's hands.

Bommerscheim's newest Ittie Bittie Buddies are ideal for newborns. As company founder and President Paul Kluempers noted on his website blog, "the diminutive size and snuggly shape can be held by even the smallest hands. They can fit in your handbag, diaper bag and have a small loop on the back so they can even hook to a stroller."

When browsing through the pretty patterns and endless choices of gifts, many customers happily order a family pack -- Bommerscheim Buddie, Ittie Bittie Buddie and matching blankie – all for just $41.99.

Recently mom bloggers got their hands on the cuddly toys and boy, and they could not wait to share the compliments with their readers. Wrote 3 Princes and a Princess 2, “Bommerscheim Buddies have an old time feel. There is something very nostalgic about them. I really appreciated their look when compared to most plush animals on the market today. Soft and certainly cuddly, Bommerscheim Buddies come complete with a cover in the pattern of your choice – there are many, many colors!"

Chimed in Go Graham Go! blogger, "What has been created is nothing short of special. This unique gift idea is not only able to be personalized, but it also has a removable cover so that you can have carefree washing and no lapse in time without the buddy!“

Safety is very important to this family company. Hidden hook and loop fasteners, found under a Buddie's feet and tail, are the secret trick for grownups to remove the cover. The Bommerscheim Buddies have been tested by the Bommerscheim Sisters for 50 years on their own children and grandchildren. The family’s roots are in the Midwest and the products are made in the USA in a small shop in Bloomington, IN. They have been safety tested by an independent lab and exceed all the CPSIA regulations. They contain no small parts and consist only of cotton flannel or fleece covers, hook-and-loop fasteners and USA made polyester fiber fill.

Perhaps the nicest compliment was the one that a blogger wrote to her readers that sums up the family business best. “There is something about these bunnies that feels...  like home?" typed In The Know Mom. "Mass-produced stuffed animals always have those cold, dead eyes, right? No life to them. No love in them. I feel like the Bommerscheims put love into their Buddies, and that is what makes them so special.”

Look online for these special products that make wonderful baby shower, welcome-home or big-sibling presents at www.BommerscheimBuddies.com. All are safe and appropriate for Newborns and up.

Bommerscheim Ittie Bittie Buddie • $12.99

Mix or match a big Buddie with this sweet mini-me version of the floppy-eared bunny. Choose from six patterns including Teal Monkeys, Grey Construction Zone, Yellow Dinosaurs or Pink Teddy.

Bommerscheim Blankie • $11.99

This soft blanket comes in 6 charming patterns to match a Buddie or compliment the nursery. One side uses the same flannel as the Buddie and Ittie Bittie Buddie, the other is a complementary solid or plaid flannel.  Choose from Yellow Dinosaur with Yellow/Green/Red plaid, or Red Traveler with Navy Blue.  The Blue Teddy Bear flannel is a solid Light Blue on the reverse side.  Three additional color combinations are available.

Original Bommerscheim Buddie • $19.99

The floppy-eared bunny-shaped doll measures 15" from ear to toe. Its whimsical facial expression helps the youngest tots bond instantly. The large ears are perfect for little fingers to grab and go. The cute "feet" and "tail" designs cleverly hide the hook and fasteners allowing for cover to be removed! When ready, wash the fabric cover on the gentle cycle, then lay flat to dry. Choose from 28 different designs within 5 Collections ranging from Stars to Camouflage.

  Cover • $13.99

Purchase an extra cover for the original size without the Buddie in 28 different styles ranging from Blue Sports Flannel to Bright Orange Fleece. All covers are shown online and customized orders are shipped within a few days.

Follow the Buddies on social media at Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter to share favorite pictures, stories and styles. Kluempers, who is the son and nephew of the Bommerscheim Sisters, writes a blog about stuffed animals, childhood memories and what's new with Buddies. In addition to their online store, find a listing of select specialty shops in California, Idaho, Indiana and Nova Scotia, Canada -- with more retailers to follow -- under the "Find A Retailer" tab at their website. To read the President's blog, shop or learn more about this family tradition, click on www.BommerscheimBuddies.com.

ABOUT BOMMERSCHEIM SISTERS COMPANY
Founded by Paul Kluempers who was intent on sharing his family tradition with the world, Bommerscheim Sisters Company is the creator and manufacturer of lovable, nostalgic cuddle toys called Bommerscheim Buddies. Grandmother Irene Bommerscheim, decided to teach her five daughters to sew. Since she was a skilled seamstress, it seemed like a natural fit. Taking the knowledge they acquired, daughters Pat and her Joan began creating hand-made stuffed animals for their children starting in the early 1960s and then their grandchildren in the 1980s. Three generations and 50 years later, the plush toys are available in a wide variety of fabrics and patterns and feature -- most importantly --removable covers that are easily washed. All products are made in the U.S.A.

Find a local retailer!

CALIFORNIA:

Geppetto's Toys La Jolla
7850 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
858-456-4441

Countryside Barn
14051 Midland Road
Poway, CA 92064
858-391-1616

Thinker Things
943 Lomas Sante Fe Drive
Solana Beach, CA  92075
858-755-4488

etc for the home
3333 South Walnut
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-369-3333

CANADA: