If you think back to your own childhood, there’s a good chance that there was a teddy bear of some kind in there. A stuffed animal, a weird stuffed creature or just a classic bear. That’s the case for most kids and they usually end up with all kinds of strange names but whatever they are called, they rarely leave the child’s side.
And there are some great reasons why kids love teddy bears. By understanding them, you not only give them something fun and cute but something that can even help their development and wellbeing.
The child teddy relationship
Teddy Bears are brilliant for relationships because they never argue, they never make demands or have a bad day and ignore the child. This means in their early years, this constant presence of complete acceptance and whatever they need is an important element.
Of course, it doesn’t replace human relationships, but childhood experts believe that it helps them to learn and grow. They can also use their teddy bear as a kind of practice for interacting with non-teddy bears (in other words, the humans in their life!)
Chatting with teddy
A great example of why kids love teddy bears is that they can constantly chat to them and even practice all the types of conversations they hear around themselves. The child is told off by mum for being naughty – don’t be surprised if you then hear the child telling off the eddy for something similar. Practice and understanding!
Kids will often talk through things they don’t understand or work out their emotions on the teddy. Yes, it can be a bit rough for the bear sometimes, but they are tough, they can handle it.
Encouraging them to do activities
If parents can get teddy on side, they can help them to get the child to do a whole range of activities they are less than enthusiastic about. One example is reading. A teddy can be a great book buddy to hold while being read to where both need to listen carefully. As the child gets older, they can read to the teddy to practice and even make up their own stories with the bear.
Sometimes even going to bed can be made easier with teddy around. A little acting to pretend that teddy is as tired as the child is can often convince them that it is okay to go to bed – for teddy, obviously!
A constant companion
A teddy bear is a constant companion who allows children to test out their learning about the world, never complains or ignores them. It is the faithful friend that can go anywhere with them and be used as a sounding board for their problems, a belly to cry on when they are upset and someone to cuddle when they are frightened.
So, it is no surprise really that kids love their teddy bears. And many of us adults still have them around, remembering what a great friend they were back when we were young. Bears 4 U stock a great range of teddy bears suitable for any occasion and they can all be personalised making it a unique gift for the child who will go on to love it forever.
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