All About Stuffed Bears For Children

By Alyssa Riggs


Children always love stuffed bears more than any other toy. These plushy toys specialize in being soft and cuddly. Kids enjoy them as much as a bosom buddy or close friend. Just look at Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh.

Back in the 1890s, a German company was the first to start making these toys, stitching them out of furry material. However, those were stiff and expressionless compared to the ones we have today. They first became famous because of a hunting incident involving President Teddy Roosevelt and a wounded bear cub that he refused to gun down. Newspapers caught hold of the story and immortalized it. Taking advantage of the publicity, toy makers began making replicas of the little black cub. These began selling like hotcakes.

Plushy toys have found their way into the hearts of children everywhere. In fact, you can never be too old to enjoy one of these. They make great anniversary or birthday gifts at any age and always well-received. In fact, the most antique of these toys have become expensive collector items and are showcased as part of valuable collections.

Available in an array of models, colors and styles, these cute toys never fail to please. They can be found as big as jumbo collectibles, ideal for a teen girl or as small as a key chain size pocket version. Some can talk while others have music boxes installed. One of the latest development, courtesy of Walt Disney, is the Build-A-Bear-Workshop where you can design your own cuddly just the way you want him.

Plushy toys are able to calm and comfort children facing traumatic situations. The Ottawa police department maintains a stock of these in case of any crisis situations that may arise involving children. As soon as the police officers arrive, they are able to soothe and distract the child with one of these cuddly toys. They have also proven in therapy sessions with traumatized or autistic kids.

There are certain features to look for when shopping if you want to please the most discriminate child. First of all, they should be made with thick furry plush that is stuffed with just the right amount so that they are soft and cuddly. Their little furry arms should be just the right length for little hands to hold and hug. To be totally appealing, they need warm dark eyes and a friendly expression.

When shopping for a baby that is 12 months old or less, look for baby-safe features such as stitched eyes and noses. Make sure there are no strings or other ornaments that could be easily pulled off and swallowed. Fabrics that are easily washable are also important.

Without a doubt, stuffed bears are a favorite toy among children everywhere. With their soft, furry coverings and their happy smiling faces they are the first choice for a cuddly toy. Most people hang on to them for a long time because they bring back such fond childhood memories. Both young and old will treasure these adorable plushy toys as special gifts.




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