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Deciding which pushchair to buy can be daunting and confusing. There’s an array of different options and you might feel tempted to follow your friend’s advice or the retailer’s recommendation.  Unfortunately, there is no such thing as the perfect pushchair. It really depends on your lifestyle. Are you the sort of parents who’ll be hopping on and off the bus a lot, or do you plan to head to the countryside at the weekends? Are you tall? Do you live in a flat without a lift? A few things to consider when choosing the right pushchair are: design, weight, safety, how easy the folding process is and travel system compatibility.

Having the option to buy a stylish cover to personalise your pushchair is also something you might want to take into account. Covers are practical as they can be washed and your pushchair will always look like new.

At Fun*das bcn we have seen many pushchairs and even though they all have their pros and cons, we want to share with you our 3 favourites.

1. BabyZen Yoyo: the most practical

At the top of the list, we have this brilliant lightweight pushchair with a modern and simple design. We love how compact it is and the fact that it can be folded with a single hand. Have we mentioned that it can be carried as a handbag when folded? It’s the ultimate urban pushchair for modern mums.
Give a hipster touch to your Yoyo with our selection of covers with the Black Bikes print. For a summer look, try the Red Sailor print. Choose your favourite cover and customize your pushchair in a few seconds.

3 reasons why we love it:

• Original and modern design
• Extremely easy to fold and very compact
• Can be used since birth (adapters for Maxi Cosi are available)

2. Bugaboo Bee3: The most innovative

We are very excited with the new Bugaboo pushchair. The Bee3 looks amazing and has a smart, simple and innovative design. What we love about this pushchair is those extra inches wide that provide better comfort for our favourite passengers. It’s easy to manoeuvre and has an adjustable handle. A strong choice from Bugaboo!

Personalise your pushchair with a stylish cover and don’t go unnoticed during you family outings.  Do you prefer the delicate Feathers print or the bright & colourful Coral Summer?  You can always get both and it will look like you have a new pushchair every season!

What we love:

• Reversible seat
• Comfortable
• The option to purchase a carrycot

3. Maclaren Quest: The most popular

The British brand Maclaren are renowned for making lightweight umbrella-fold pushchairs. It’s an all terrain pushchair with a sleek design. Lightweight yet sturdy, the Maclaren Quest represents a solid buying choice.

Even though it’s one of the most popular pushchairs out there, you can now personalise yours with your favourite padded cover. Our prints Pink Spike or Mint Arrow are two winning options!

Why is it so popular:

• Good value for money
• Easy to fold and manoeuvre
• Elegant and simple design

Which one will you choose? We would love your opinion!

Do you consider yourself to be fun, adventurous and contemporary? Do you like design and illustration?

We are confident that this brand, Bibu, will steal your heart. Founded by a Catalan and a Dominican with very good taste. They are both visual artists and graphic designers and together they aim to fill the world with amazing pillows.

They probably have the largest collection of pillows with animal shapes in Europe. They also offer stationery products, toys and interior design accessories.

Fun*das bcn and Bibu have a lot of things in common. They are both based in Barcelona and started their entrepreneurial adventure in 2012. And they have fun, colourful prints with gemometric shapes.

Their products are well-known by their bright colours and their simple and original aesthetics.

A month ago they won a very important design award:  the LAUS award in the Commercial Illustration  section. To celebrate this, we are giving away 2 posters featuring their winning illustration.

What do you need to do to participate?

1. Follow both brands on Instagram @bibusocial and @fundasbcn
2. Make a comment on this post answering the question: How many years has Fun*das bcn been in the market?

On Friday 22/07 at 12h we will announce the winner on our Facebook page.

Good luck!

You might have heard about Montessori as a liberal and innovate education system. But some parents apply this revolutionary method at home. They get inspired by the principles of Montessori philosophy to decorate their kid’s bedroom in order to give them more independence and enhance their creativity.

The Montessori method takes its name from Dr María Montessori, an Italian educator from the early 20th century. She developed this educational philosophy based on her experience with kids coming from difficult backgrounds. The main pillar of Montessori approach is to develop the children’s maximum potential by letting them discover and explore the world at their own pace. This approach was later developed as an educational method based on self-directed activities, hands-on learning and collaborative play. The teacher offers age-appropriate activities to guide the process.

To create a bedroom inspired by Montessori philosophy you only need a bit of creativity and common sense. Visit the blog of You Can Deco to find inspiration and tips to decorate and transform different spaces in your home.  You will find some ground-breaking ideas that contrast from traditional children’s decoration.

The main goal is to create an friendly space where they can experiment safely. Below we will provide a few ideas to help you create the best environment for your little ones:

Ground level bed

The main benefit from having a ground level bed is that they can get into bed by themselves as they gradually learn to crawl or walk. And with a bit luck, they will love their independence and won’t wake you up at 6am on a Saturday morning when you can’t even open your eyes!

Simplicity

There is no need to fill every corner of their bedroom. It would be better to free up some space, which will allow them to move and play comfortably. The Montessori approach recommends having furniture at different heights so your little one can start to learn different routines such as where to keep their toys or getting their shoes and clothes. We don’t pretend that a baby will select their own clothes but they may gradually crawl to get their favourite toy!

Toys

This method recommends quality over quantity regarding toys. It also emphasizes the importance of materials and colours as they make a difference in stimulating their creativity and interest. Who hasn’t witnessed the baffling situation of giving a toy to a baby and watch them play for hours with the cardboard box?

Pillows and natural fabrics

The idea is to give them items they can move, stack or use to build their own spaces using their imagination… such as a cottage, a magical hideout or a storytelling space….free from ghosts! And if there is enough room, you can add a simple tipi tent to stimulate even more their imagination and create their favourite playtime space.

Security

With a simple decoration, it becomes easier to ensure that all elements are safe and appropriate to the child’s age. You would also have to make sure that the toys can be handled without adult supervision. The furniture must be safely attached to the wall and without hazardous edges. Plugs and light spots must be protected and if there are any windows, they should be secured in a way that prevents them to open it.

Beautiful accessories

Children are like sponges and learn from everything, including what surrounds them in their bedroom. Therefore, it is key that they are surrounded by beautiful graphics on the wall and a range of different colours. Things like mobiles and beautiful blankets or bed linen can stimulate their imagination.

The Montessori method encourages children to make their own decisions and interact with their environment, so beautiful books, musical instruments or a board where they can draw are great options. The idea is to create a space that inspires and comforts them at the same time.

Mirrors

One of the elements found in the Montessori style bedrooms are the mirrors placed at the height of the baby, near the bed, so they can see their own reflection and learn to recognize themselves.

What do you think about the Montessori style bedrooms? Are you up for it? What would you add to foster the creativity in your kid’s bedroom?

By You Can Deco

Fun*das bcn started as a family business and is commited to a local management approach. Fun*das bcn is a company from Barcelona, a city with a long history in the textile industry. The textile industry in the province of Barcelona is growing again even during this period of globalization.

Many other small companies, like ours, are growing and doing what our grandparent generation did, offering employment opportunities in this industry. Workshops, weavers,etc..are starting to flourish once again.

We met two brothers that with perseverance have succeeded in transforming their business. Here is a video about our new local supplier for our new collection. We loved their clean and organized factory and their professionalism.