Before he was President of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt was out on a hunting expedition. One of the other hunters had clubbed a black bear, tied it to a tree and challenged Roosevelt to shoot the bear. Teddy refused because it was cruel. A series of cartoons emerged mocking the politician. The black bear became smaller and smaller in subsequent articles. The teddy bear became very popular and even was featured during his successful presidential campaign. Since then more and more companies began to produce teddy bears in various sizes, shapes, color and textures. Nowadays the sight of a small child holding a teddy bear is quite common. It remains a childhood favorite toy.
1. Gund Dylan Teddy Bear ““ Small
Stuffed animal expert Gund created a teddy bear who is the little brother of the Dylan Bears. The 13″ size is perfect for children to carry or to play with. His classic design includes a sheer plaid bow, button eyes, durable stitching and the warmest of honey-brown fur. He is small in size but large in his capacity to love a child. He is also surface washable which is a great benefit.
2. Gund Bear “Fleming”
An important consideration when buying a teddy bear is to look at the age recommendations made by the manufacturer. Fleming is a Gund bear who is recommended for children 3 years old and older. His sweet demeanor makes him a natural as a friend for young children. He is 14.5″ of cuteness. Fleming loves to be hugged and kissed. He can accompany a child to the park or simply in the backyard for a picnic. Fleming has a cream-colored face and a light brown body. He is steady with beans inside his bottom and feet. This allows a child to pose him.
3. Paddington Bear 10″ Plush Teddy Bear
A classic about stuffed bears is the award-winning Paddington Bear. Luxurious honey brown plush is offset by those distinctive black eyes. He is ready for the weather no matter what. He is equipped with a red felt hat, blue hooded cats with wooden toggle buttons and his vivid yellow Wellington boots. The famous tag attached to the Paddington Bear tells the owner to take care of the bear. He is an extraordinary 10″ bear that is a great addition to a child’s toy collection.
4. Gund Teddy Bear “Teach Me To” Girl
As a little girl grows up, she has to learn how to do certain things. One of those things is to learn how to dress herself. Little girls love teddy bears. Gund has combined the need to learn how to dress oneself with a love of teddy bears to create this educational bear. It is geared toward little ones 12 months to 3 years old. The bear is a companion that helps a girl learn to take care of herself. The teddy bear is comprised of soft plush and is dressed in a floral outfit that is so pretty. The activities incorporated include learning how to tie, button, buckles and Velcro.