New Nappy Cake

Suz24

Thanks Giggle. Can anyone go to a wholesaler or do you need to show business/self employment details?

Giggle

Suz24 wrote: »

Thanks Giggle. Can anyone go to a wholesaler or do you need to show business/self employment details?

Most of them you will need to show business/self employment details

CandyB101_2

Hi everyone,

Nice to still see the old and new members on here.

I'm still making cakes for family and friends, but have just handed in my notice, full time job/kids just doesn't give enough crafting time!! :rotfl:Can't stand sitting behind a desk all day.

So will be pushing the cake sales again :eek: to keep the OH happy!!

Two orders today :T Just hope they keep coming.

Giggle

We do have a lovely group on face book with lots of ladies that all make nappy cakes lots of tips on there. If you would like to join just send me a message and i will post you the link. All you need to join is a facebook page where we can see you sell your nappy cakes or a web site. Before you are added a member of the admin team will send you a message so look out for it in your other folder.

Janey21

fibilou wrote: »

Doubt you need PI as you are not manufacturing anything, any claims relating to faulty items should be dealt with by the manufacturer

When you remove any item from it's original packaging you then become the manufacturer when you use it to make nappy cakes etc, there isn't too much that can go wrong when constructing a nappy cake to sell to the public depending of course on the products you use but we live in a claim obsessed society, people will try to sue you for anything so the best thing to do is cover yourselves, so for example if you use pins to secure items to your nappy cakes (some people do) then make sure you stick a warning label to inform your customer that pins have been used and that they need to be careful when dismantling, make slips with the nappy ingredients on to include in your cakes as some babies can be allergic to them, we have had the soft toy debate many times on this forum and others but just as a reminder, all soft toys need to be safe from birth, keep any tag attached to the toy or include it with your cake.
Public liability is a must for any serious business, certainly if you are doing craft and gift fairs as sometimes the organizers can insist you have PL cover, if you are just making for family and friends then you don't need it but if you are selling to the general public it is definitely worth considering, PL it is not a legal requirement if you work for yourself but ensuring that your business is protected against property damage or injury claims is incredibly important.

Giggle

Asda have some lovely Dumbo Blankets in and there going throung the till at £3.00 but there marked up at £6.00

vikki_louise

Am gutted, I adore those blankets! If only it was online (or I wasn't housebound!)

MrsWaz

Hi all,

I am thinking of starting a Nappy Cake business and was wondering if anyone could help me with some packaging queries I have. Once you've cellophaned your cake, what size box do you pack it in, and where do you get your boxes from, I am competed confussed by the anount avaliable on the internet.
Also, do you use polystyrene or bubblewrap to keep your cakes safe in their boxes?

Janey21

MrsWaz wrote: »

Hi all,

I am thinking of starting a Nappy Cake business and was wondering if anyone could help me with some packaging queries I have. Once you've cellophaned your cake, what size box do you pack it in, and where do you get your boxes from, I am competed confussed by the anount avaliable on the internet.
Also, do you use polystyrene or bubblewrap to keep your cakes safe in their boxes?[/QUOT

I have mine custom made, they cost around £1.30 each but if you are wanting your business to look professional then it is worth investing in some proper boxes, nothing worse than a beautiful nappy cake being delivered in a walkers crisp box lol.
I use www.ascdirect.co.uk for my boxes and I use white newspaper for packing, bubble wrap and packing peanuts can work out quite expensive.
Hope that helps.
Janey x

louby-lou-lou

Aww I would love one of those dumbo blankets but for my self. I need to major reduce my stock as I am loosing my craft room but gaining a new baby :j dont know if ebay, local fb selling sites or just on my fb buisness page is the best place to sell them.