5 Reasons Children Need a Teddy Bear

There are lots of reasons children need a teddy bear at different stages of their lives.

So, we thought we would look at a few of the main reasons why the Teddy Bear plays such an important part in a child’s life;

A Teddy Bear provides comfort
Probably one of the most important reasons for a child to need a bear is that they are a source of comfort. Soft and cuddly a Teddy Bear can be there at night to soothe and protect, and can be there in the day when a child feels like they need a little extra security. Teddies are home comforts for times when a child needs a familiar sight, touch and even smell. There is no doubt that these special cuddly creatures can do wonders for providing comfort.

A Teddy Bear encourages nurturing
Children learn through play and they need space to practice and explore interactions that they see every day. Nurturing a favourite Teddy Bear is a great way to practice the nurture they feel from parents, helping them to understand about caring and eventually to explore difficult feelings like empathy.

A Teddy Bear can soothe anxiety
Growing up, facing new challenges and leaning about the world can be a difficult at times. A Teddy Bear can provide familiarity and soothe anxiety. Touch is an important part of a child’s development and the soft fur of a cuddly soft toy can provide the sensory soothing that a child needs.

A Teddy Bear can encourage imagination
Developing imagination is important, it helps to encourage positive problem solving skills in the future and also aids in creativity. A Bear can help a child to be more imaginative, playing games that give the Teddy personality and role playing through different situations.

A Teddy Bear can be a link to childhood
A special Bear can be a link to childhood well into adulthood, providing a host of special memories that a child can treasure for many years. Just glancing at an old Ted can bring back so many nostalgic and happy moments even though the days of needing your best friend are over.

…although we would say we always need our favourite Teddy Bear.

There are always plenty of special occasions to get another teddy or cuddly soft toy for a little one. A birthday, Christmas, the arrival of a new brother or sister – the list is endless. Of course, you don’t always need a reason to buy a teddy bear and we have some gorgeous new bears on the site just waiting for a loving home. You can see our full range here.

We love, love hearing why you are purchasing one of our bears and seeing all your wonderful shares on social media. It really is a joy for us to go into Bear HQ every day. All our Teddy Bears come lovingly packaged by hand and we can add in hand written cards if you need it.

From all of us here at Bears4u we hope you have a wonderful week and if you need any help in choosing a gift, we are always here for you.

You may also like to read our blog 10 Reasons to send a personalised teddy bear