Choosing the Ideal Personalised Teddy Bear

Every connoisseur of cuddly toys knows that trying to match a teddy bear with an owner is a difficult choice for their loved ones. With so many different styles to choose from, making sure that you pick a teddy with the right character to match its mood is sure to make the ideal gift for anyone of all ages. Personalised teddy bears have grown to be one of the most popular choices when it comes to cuddly toys, so let’s look at the different options to choose from for that ideal personalised gift.

You will find many different types of personalised teddybears around, one of the more popular types are occasionally themed bears. These teddies can represent a loved one’s favourite sports team complete with team badge and jersey number, be clothed in cute uniforms such as nurses, police, fire fighters and suits to adorn anyone’s’ work desk. More popular still are special Valentine’s teddy bears, Christmas themed bears as well as Easter, birth and Christening teddies to celebrate something special.

Lovingly hand crafted options

Personalised teddy bears make for ideal gifts for special occasions, and with a huge range of customisable options to choose from, making your gift of a super cute teddy bear will feel even more special. Bears in Boxes specialised in creating these customisable gifts with a range of cute bears to start building your very own personalised teddy.

Hand crafted bears have become popular due to their lovingly made and designed features. Many teddy bears made today often end up feeling generic and lack a distinct personality due to their factory manufacture, but with a hand crafted teddy bear, you can be sure to find character and uniqueness in each bear from head to toe.

With the addition of a personalised message, your hand crafted or occasional bear can send an extra personal message to whoever is lucky enough to receive it. These personalised messages can include a hand-embroidered name on one of the baby teddy bears cute little feet, a Valentine’s teddy bear with a secret admirer’s message, as well as a congratulatory messages and messages of thanks.

The cutest way to say your message

 

Personalised teddy bears are a great choice of gift when it comes to wishing a loved one messages of congratulations and thanks. Perfect for anyone of any age, everyone will display a huge smile when opening one of bears in boxes gift wrapped packages containing the cutest teddy bear, personalised with your message. Not only can all of the teddy bears be lovingly wrapped and sent to its owner directly, you can further accompany your teddy bear with a selection of chocolates, tasty candy and even a small bottle of wine or champagne.

So whether you intend to give the gift of a teddy bear for a new born baby, personalised with your own message of the babies name, as a gift to a colleague congratulating them on a promotion or indeed a message of heart felt love to your partner, personalising your gift will add that extra special message that will go down a treat no matter what the occasion.

Choosing the Ideal Teddy Bear Gift for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is one of the most cherished days on the calendar that celebrates love of all kind around the world. Not only does Valentine’s Day offer you the chance to tell someone that they have a secret admirer, but also gives you a day to celebrate a relationship you have with the one you love. A special person requires a special kind of gift, and with so many ideas making it difficult to choose, why not give a gift that combines both a lovely sentiment and with a personalised touch. 

 One of the many great gift ideas available to you is the giving the gift of a lovable Valentine’s Day teddy bear. Not only is it a perfect gift to give to anyone of any age or gender, but given with a few added treats makes it just that little bit more special. Many of the gorgeous teddy bears available for purchase on Bears In Boxes can be lovingly created with a personalised message for your loved one. Whether it is your loved ones name, a nickname or even a marriage proposal, all of the personalised bears will carry your message with a smile.

The little additions that are available for these furry friends include being gift packaged with a box of tasty chocolates to further indulge your loved one. With a range of sugary treats for those with a sweet tooth and a greetings card to seal the deal, this Valentine’s Day could be one to remember.

Valentine’s Day bears can be gift wrapped and packaged securely and delivered directly to you or your loved ones door. This makes for an extra special surprise on Valentine’s Day, especially when bundled with one of the many gift hampers available to choose from. With a selection of delicious chocolates, wine and champagne options that will melt the hearts of even the toughest romantics.

The special customised embroidered bears go that little bit further in offering you a truly customised message. With a range of teddy bears that are handmade here in Australia to choose from, each bear can bare a customisable personalised messaged embroidered directly onto the feet. Teddy bears make for gifts that can last a lifetime, and what memories you can create for your loved one with your personal declaration of love.

Other customisable options include personalised t-shirts for the bears, with a large range of different colours and patterns to choose from. Why not combine a teddy bear baring a personalised message with a luxury box of chocolates or a favourite bottle of wine to kick off Valentine’s Day in style. Further still, why not combine a bottle of champagne with a personalised teddy bear to pop the question to your loved one.

Don’t let Valentine’s Day pass without taking advantage of great deals on personalised gifts. How could anyone say no to a big cute and cuddly teddy bear when it arrives beautifully gift wrapped direct to their door? Combined with chocolates, wine, champagne and a gift card, say “I love you” this year with the gift of a Bears In Boxes Valentine’s Day Teddy Bear for an unforgettable experience.

Lovable Gifts for All of the Family

Finding something special for that special one this Christmas just got a little cuter! With Bears in Boxes this season’s holiday wishes come true with a range of personal teddy bears and gift ideas that will bring a smile to every member of the family. Whether you know someone who has a special love for chocolates, wine or flowers, each gift pack comes snugly bundled with your choice of cute teddy bear to enjoy the treats with. These beautifully hand-picked combinations of teddy bears, some of which are hand sewn combined with a little extra treat makes an excellent choice of gift this Christmas season.

Ideal for special ones’ first Christmas

Bears in Boxes have a wide range of special gifts that are tailor made for even the youngest of bear admirers. With a selection of baby gift boxes that are perfect for your babies’ first Christmas you can treat them with the gift of a cuddly friend of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the super soft pillow pals to the sublimely comfortable polar fleece patch baby blanket. When combined with the patch pillow and patch slippers make an ideal outdoor accompaniment for a smaller size babies’ cot or pram.

Bears in Boxes also have a range of specially crated gift boxes for both girls and boys, with the whole range of pillow pals such as the green and navy coloured Owl, grey penguin and green rhino surprise for boys, as well as colours for girls. The Big Basket is a great addition to the range, and features a bumper pack of the Jungle Brights cuddly elephant, a luxuriously soft velour wrap, six nappies, beautifully crafted book ends with photo frame, a box of heart-shaped chocolates and a special Urban Rituelle hand cream and separate body wash surprise for mum.

Another special addition to the range on offer at Bears in Boxes is the ability to create your very own personalised teddy bears. With a special bear team to beautifully hand craft each individual bear here in Australia, you can get a real sense of the craft that goes into making these cute cuddly friends, making it extra special to have your message or name embroidered on your bears’ soft feet. Each bear is tailor made to you, and can be a perfect Christmas gift to anyone of all ages. Shipped out in tissue and gift boxed with your choice of ribbon colour you can be sure to get a special reaction to whomever you gift one to.

Even the difficult to buy for member of your family will be in for a treat, with Bears in Boxes range of occasion gifts to bring a smile to everyone’s face. Sandy with Favourites offers any chocoholic a treat; with a cute fluffy puppy welcoming a box chocked full of favourite’s chocolates. Being perfect for any occasion, this is an ideal gift for those with a sweet tooth, and offers a little friend to enjoy the chocolates with.

This Christmas you can find the ideal gift combination for all of the family when shopping with Bears in Boxes. With a range that offers a cute cuddly friend for all ages, combined with a special treat for those with a sweet tooth for chocolates and lollipops, you can be sure of a warm reaction when the lucky receiver opens their present. Customise your bear with a personal message, personalise your bear to suit who you are buying for. Whatever the age a teddy bear is an ideal gift this Christmas season, especially for someone celebrating their first Christmas.

‘Bear’ necessities for this holiday season - Gift ideas from Bears in Boxes!

‘Tis the season to be kind and merry, and with so many of us looking to get the perfect gift for that extra special person this year nothing can deliver more unconditional love than your very own cuddly teddy bear. With so many different special occasion bears to choose from this festive season, you will be sure to be able to find a little something for any friend or family member, no matter how old or young they might be!

Bears in Boxes

Being a perfect gift for young children, grabbing a cute teddy is always a safe bet for a young one. But they’re actually very popular with grownups too! Your first teddy bear always carries with it a strong sense of companionship and often people enjoy their company for years to come. By giving someone you love their very own furry little friend to play with, you can continue this ideal traditional Christmas gift onto the next generation. Why not create your very own personalised teddy bear. With customised clothing and accessories that cater for every style, you can create the snazziest bear in town!

With our very own occasions boxes, you can create that perfect 

gift wrapped present that will bring a smile to everyone’s face. Combine a cute, festive teddy bear with delicious chocolates, candy and much more, you can give the gift of a new best friend and enjoy a tasty treat at the same time. Bears in Boxes offer a wide selection of teddy bears and other assorted furry animals to choose from, such as lovable puppies, cute cats and even lions and giraffes with the Zoobies range of plush animals and blankets for babies and toddlers.

Whatever your choice of cuddly friend, you can dress your bear accordingly with the range of accessories available for the Christmas period. Fun items such as the Santa’s hat can be cutely added, as well as the many different boys and girls colours to suit your style. Every teddy comes in its very own box that comes gift wrapped when delivered so all the leg work is taken care of for you.

Bears in Boxes use high quality products, and even have a range of high quality hand-made teddy bears to make the gift you give extra special. With a range of Christmas, festive and seasonal and occasional gift hampers ready to be delivered in no time at all, what are you waiting for? Give the gift of a teddy bear that will spark excitement in the loved one who receives it, and bring a smile to the teddy as he finds a new home.

Adults - Like Children - Find Comfort in Teddy Bears

People love to look back on their childhood - it truly is a magical, special time of wonder and excitement. Our imaginations ran wild and we could have the best time in the world running around the backyard! No doubt toys play a big part in our childhood, and many adults actually maintain a relationship with their teddy bears - some being more significant than they did when they were kids! These cuddly companions have kept their charm into adulthood for many people, many of whom find such comfort in their childhood toys that the friendship has outlasted real world relationships. What is the reason that we can’t bear to ditch teddy?

It is estimated that around a third of all adults still sleep with their childhood teddy bears, and the average age of their cuddly toy being 27 years old! A comforting, soft toy friend makes sense in a time of short relationships, high divorce rates and stress. In a recent poll of 6,000 adults, the findings went as far to suggest that as much as 25% of men took their teddy bear away with them on business as it reminded them of home, which is quite an astonishing statistic (and one that we’re sure many others would rather not divulge)!

For many people, this may seem to be a relatively high proportion of adults with teddy bears. But to some degree we can all understand the comfort they bring. Studies show that for many of these people, soft toys remind them of home and of being young, plus there’s something about the feeling of cuddling a furry little bear on a cold winter’s night. Human nature craves such feelings of security, peace and comfort, and teddy bears are the triple threat (so to speak) in one cute package.

If you are a non-teddy bear owning adult and wish to rekindle your childhood friendship with a little furry friend, don’t be hesitant. In a recent study by the University of West Scotland, published in the Journal of Adult Development, findings showed that adults who owned teddy bears didn’t show signs of immaturity or of deeper complex issues in a sample of typical adults. The statistics suggest that whilst many people assume that owning a toy animal is an indicator of the owners’ immaturity, this is clearly not the case.

The study showed that there is ‘no association of adult toy ownership with emotion regulation and immaturity’, so adults shouldn’t feel silly for hanging onto their childhood companions. Teddy bear ownership in adults reflects a normal, healthy and much cherished childhood, which is all positive!

Stories That Feature Real Life Toys

Everyone loves to receive a cuddly teddy bear, whether it’s to cheer you up, a way of saying thanks or in celebration of some achievement that you’ve made. The experience is shared by children and adults alike. But without any doubt, there’s something about the imagination of children that far exceeds that of adults. We all remember playing with teddy bears when we were little tackers and imagining with wonder the idea that they might secretly be alive when we’re not around. This notion has been explored in countless films, books and television programs, and we thought we’d count down some of our favourites.

Toy Story

This Pixar trilogy well and truly earns its spot on top of the list. Starring some classic characters including Buzz, Woody, Ham and Mr. Potato Head, Toy Story is the quintessential film that explores the secret world of toys, who cannot reveal their intelligent and conscious nature to humans. Throughout the trilogy, the gang goes through a lot including convincing Buzz that he is actually a toy (rather than a spaceman), saving Woody after he is stolen by a collector and dealing with the inevitable fact that their owner Andy will eventually outgrow them.

Nowadays, kid’s films are as much fun for adults as they are for the little ones, and the Toy Story movies have enough laughs to keep everyone in the family entertained. Not to be missed!

Small Soldiers

In these kinds of stories, the reason why or how the toys are alive is usually explained by magic, or not at all. And a lot of them depict the toys as living in a secret world that humans do not know about. In 1998’s Small Soldiers, a scientific explanation is provided, as the toys are installed with micro chips that enable them think and interact. Trouble brews are two different classes of toys have an all out war with improvised weapons, most of which are extremely dangerous to humans. An interesting take on the genre, Small Soldiers is fast paced, action packed and a lot of fun!

Winnie the Pooh

The classic series of books were published in 1926 and written by AA Milne, later being adapted for the big and small screens. The story follows the lives of the lovable toys of Christopher Robbin, a character that was based on the author himself. We are especially fond of Pooh because he is teddy bear, though we love the rest of the gang as well! Many Hollywood remakes have allowed the childhood memories of parents to live on with a new batch of stuffed toys and merchandising to give to the youngest generation.

Pinocchio

Everyone knows the story of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet that dreams of being a real boy and eventually has his wish granted. But this results in Pinocchio being exploited and taken advantage of, and there are the notion of ‘being careful what you wish for’ is cleverly portrayed. This hugely significant story - first conceived by Italian author Carlo Collodi in 1881 - has been reimagined and most people would remember Disney’s 1940 version. A true classic and a great story!

The History of Teddy Bears

Receiving the gift of a teddy bear for a birthday or another special occasion is something just about every child experiences, and playing with a little furry friend can be one of the most magical times for a young one. Children have always found comfort in having soft toys, but teddy bears in particular seem to be the oldest, most recognisable form. And they can even be given to adults as a cute way to say thank you or to show your love for a partner on Valentine’s Day.

But how exactly did our fascination with teddy bears come to be?

Origins

 

President Roosevelt with Teddy Bear

The creation of the Teddy bear came from a story of the American President Theodore Roosevelt whilst on a hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. It was on this day that ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt showed a great deal of compassion for a captured black bear and the word soon got out in the papers, the president being the subject of many satirical cartoon and editorials.

Morris Michtom a Russian immigrant that was living in New York, noticed the public interest in Roosevelt’s affinity with bears and decided to manufacture a stuffed bear for his toyshop, after gaining the approval of the US President for the use of the name Teddy. After approval was given, it was put into production and the Teddy bear was ready to spark the imaginations of every child that came into contact with these cuddly creatures.

The toy proved to be very popular and sales skyrocketed. This led to Michtom create the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company, which remained successful until the 1980’s, when it was finally sold and the name changed. However, by this stage, the company had well and truly shaped the toy industry - and possibly even the retail industry - forever.

The modern interest

There are many reasons why the classic teddy bear is as popular today as it ever was. Seen as an iconic soft toy even today, the teddy bear is a great gift for any young child and is seen as a comforting friend and companion. Being soft and cuddly is all that is needed, and with quality craftsmanship from the best toymakers, a good teddy bear can be with you for a lifetime.

Whilst many children in this day and age like to play with electronic games, video games and other more technologically more advanced toys, the humble teddy bear always has its place in any home. What better gift to give than the gift of a cuddly, cute little friend?

When Morris Michtom first placed his child’s cuddly toy in the window of his toy shop, named Teddy after The U.S president Theodore Roosevelt, little did he know what an iconic celebration of childhood would follow his creation!

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