Bearington CollectionBearington Theodore Teddy Bear 17-Inch
A 17-inch brown teddy with fluffy fur and a huggable shape.
Teddy Bears
The teddy bear is where the story of stuffed animals starts, and the bears on this lane cover the whole range: jointed heirloom cubs, floppy beans you can tuck in a backpack and big soft huggers for a bedroom corner. Each one carries its maker's name, its real size and the age it is made for, so you can match the bear to the hands that will hold it.
Bearington Collection
Bearington CollectionBearington Bubsy Light Brown Teddy 16-Inch
A 16-inch vintage-look teddy with a hand-sewn nose.
GUNDGUND My First Teddy Bear 10-Inch
A 10-inch tan teddy made for baby's first year and beyond.
LotFancyLotFancy Brown Teddy Bear 20-Inch
A 20-inch brown teddy, 17 inches when sitting.
Vermont Teddy BearVermont Teddy Bear Almond Brown 18-Inch
An 18-inch almond-brown bear with silky fur and lifetime repair.
AuroraAurora Coco Bear 9-Inch
A 9-inch swirly-fur bear with a red ribbon bow.
MorisMosMorisMos Teddy Bear 20-Inch
A 20-inch teddy with firmly sewn eyes, for kids and decor.
SteiffSteiff Jimmy Teddy Bear 16-Inch
A floppy 16-inch Steiff bear with beanbag filling.
SteiffSteiff Fynn Teddy Bear 7-Inch
A small beige Steiff bear with the famous button in its ear.
How to choose a teddy bear
Start with the hands. A newborn needs a light bear with embroidered eyes; a preschooler wants a bear big enough to sit beside them at a tea party; a teen or grown-up often picks a heirloom-style bear with a classic muzzle and soft, shaggy fur. Look at the inches, then at the fur: short pile stays neat through many washes, long shaggy plush looks luxurious but needs brushing.
Teddy bears are also the classic gift — for birthdays, Valentine's Day, graduations and get-well wishes. A bear in a neutral almond, honey or cream colour suits every room and every age, which is why those shades fill most of this lane.
Teddy bears are the most loved stuffed animals of all, and the variety on this lane is wide: plush toys for a newborn's first months, cute and playful bears for toddlers, and quality heirloom designs that adults keep as companions for years. Find a bear by size, by maker or by colour, then look at the details — a hand-sewn nose, a soft muzzle, a bow or a fluffy coat. A good teddy is a buddy for imaginative tea parties, a comfort at night and a sense of security on the first day of school.
Many families start with a classic brown bear and add other plushies later — bunnies, puppies, a kitten or two. Whatever the size, a cuddly, adorable teddy remains the favorite gift for a child, a friend in hospital or a grown-up who still keeps the bear from their own childhood.
Questions about teddy bears
What size teddy bear is best for a first birthday?
Something between 10 and 14 inches: big enough to hug with both arms, light enough for a toddler to carry around the house. Check the age line on the card — most classic bears on this lane are made for little ones from birth.
Are jointed teddy bears safe for small children?
Jointed collector bears are usually labelled for older children because of their joints and glass-like eyes. For babies and toddlers pick a bear with embroidered or securely fixed eyes and a soft, one-piece body.