Jellycat Bashful Bunny: Which Size and Color Fits?
By The Natural Baby Company | Published: 2026-11-01
Category: Buying Guides
Choosing between cream and grey Jellycat Bashful Bunnies? Compare the medium size, color trade-offs, and care needs to pick the right plush for your child.
Quick answer
For most children, the medium Jellycat Bashful Bunny in cream is the safer first pick because its light color suits a calm bedtime companion, while the grey version hides everyday smudges better and works well for on-the-go play. Both are the same medium size, so choose based on color preference and how the bunny will be used.
Why medium is the practical default
Jellycat Bashful Bunnies come in several sizes, but the medium is the one most families land on for a child who wants a carry-along friend. It is large enough to feel substantial during cuddles yet small enough for a toddler to drag by one ear. The two bunnies here are both medium, so size is not the deciding factor between them — color and care are.
Cream vs grey: the real trade-off
Cream reads as a classic, gentle nursery color and suits a bunny that stays mostly indoors, especially for sleep and quiet time. Grey is more forgiving of sticky fingers, stroller rides, and floor time, so it tends to look fresher between washes. Neither color is inherently better; the right choice depends on whether the bunny will be a bedside companion or a daily adventure toy.
What the catalog does and does not tell you
The product listings give color, size (medium), and price, but they do not list exact dimensions, weight, or washing instructions. If your child is sensitive to texture or you need a specific care routine, check the sewn-in label on arrival rather than assuming. Both bunnies are limited to one per customer, so plan if you are buying for siblings.
Decision rules for choosing your Bashful Bunny
- If the bunny is mainly for sleep and cuddles: Choose the cream medium. Its light, calm look pairs well with a bedtime routine, and it stays cleaner when kept mostly indoors. Keep a cream bunny for bed only to reduce washing.
- If the bunny will travel and play hard: Choose the grey medium. The darker tone hides everyday marks better, so it looks presentable between washes. Spot-clean grey between deeper washes.
- If you are buying for two children: Each color is limited to one per customer, so order one cream and one grey rather than two of the same. Check the limit before checkout to avoid a split order.
- If you are unsure about size: Start with medium. It is the most versatile size for toddlers and young children; only size up if your child specifically wants a larger lap bunny. Confirm the size label on the listing before buying.
Product facts
- Jellycat Bashful Bunny Cream - Medium: Cream Bunny is described as the serene heart of the Bunny family and comes with a calm, music-themed backstory. That gentle theme makes the cream version an easy fit for a bedtime or quiet-time companion.
Jellycat Bashful Bunny Cream - Medium - Jellycat Bashful Bunny Grey - Medium: Silver Bunny (grey) is portrayed as a sweet, soft hopper who brings extra blankets to stargazing gatherings. The grey color and friendly story suit a bunny that will travel between rooms and outdoor blankets.
Jellycat Bashful Bunny Grey - Medium
Who each bunny suits
Best for
- A first plush for a baby or toddler who needs a calm sleep companion
- A child who likes gentle, story-driven toys and keeps toys indoors
Not for
- A child who takes toys outside daily and needs a darker, more forgiving color
- Shoppers who need exact dimensions or washing instructions before buying
