When I announced my pregnancy my friends and family were thrilled and so was I.
They wanted to shower me with love and gifts and one of the first presents I got for my daughter were teddy bears and different stuffed toys.
We will share with you why we believe Teddies make a great gift for a baby.
Teddies are definitely one of the most popular toys to give to a baby. There is an infinite variety of textures, colours and shapes and they are extremely comforting.
Here is why we believe teddy bears make a great gift for babies:
They Are Extremely Cute
Self explanatory. They are soft, cuddly and you just feel like squeezing them all day.
My daughter is obsessed with her collection – that gets bigger faster than I can keep track – since she is a baby and we accumulated so many of them. She is 5 now and still loves it. It is always a hit in any occasion.
There Are So Many Types
Teddies come in different shapes, colours, sizes and this alone makes teddies one of the best gifts as they are suitable for all kids and all ages, and it will never get boring.
You can also personalise them to make it even more special. Amazing companies such as Bear4U can create the perfect teddy for your little one.
And if you have a special occasion such as a baby reveal party, or a baby shower, you can have personalised teddy bears online and Bears4U will send them to their doorstep!
What an amazing way to surprise someone you love even when you can’t be there.
Bears4U also customises baby comfort blankets and a variety of other products such as personalised soft toy animals that are extremely cute! Visit their website and browse their gorgeous products.
They Can Become Their Comfort
Some kids develop a special bond with teddies, especially if they have them from a young age.
They will not only play with them, but also take them on adventures, to doctors appointments and they can be extremely comforting if they are scared.
They feel more secure knowing that they can always have a teddy bear to hug.
As a matter of fact, many parents buy these toys for their children because they don’t want them to be alone when they are scared or in pain.
Some hospitals have special plush toys at ICUS for premature babies and some studies confirms that it helps them thrive as it somewhat comforts them in the absence of the parents.
My daughter has many teddies but some of them are extremely special and she will have them in bed with her every night.
They will last
If you invest in good quality teddies they will last. They can be extremely resilient and they should be as they will be dragged around, thrown around and most probably get covered in mud and dust.
Be sure to wash them regularly to keep them looking clean and fresh and smelling nice. It also help maintain their colours bright.
You can’t go wrong
I always overthink when it comes to gifting babies and kids. So even if I give them something they actually need, I add a teddy for that special touch.
Teddies are always a good and safe choice for a gift. They are generally safe, even though you should always check the age recommendations as some of them have moveable parts and batteries, but in general they are safe.
In conclusion you can go wrong gifting a teddy to a baby. A teddy bear is a wonderful companion, you have a variety to choose from and they will most probably become their best friend.
Luciana joined our team as a mum blogger in 2020. A dedicated mum to a lively daughter and a dog, Luna, Luciana brings authenticity and passion to every post. Her expertise in parenting and lifestyle topics offers practical, relatable advice for real-life situations.