Teddy Bears

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Bubs Bears Turn Your Kid's Old Clothes Into a Teddy Keepsake

Mamas pay good money for their lil one's clothes, only to have them outgrow the cherished items in a matter of months.

Mamas pay good money for their lil one's clothes, only to have them outgrow the cherished items in a matter of months. While some pieces are best handed down to friends with younger tots, others deserve a second life where they can continue to be loved daily.

Bubs Bears ($92) are patchwork teddy bears made out of fabric from your offspring's clothes. Each 17-inch bear is handmade using swatches from garments sent to their designers. Bears can be made using a central theme, such as one color or character, or can be mismatched to create a more wild-looking plush animal. Send the designers some information about the bear – who it is for, why it is being made, etc. – and they will include a birth certificate with it, adding to the sense of nostalgia you'll feel when you look at your wee one's baby clothes years from now.

classics

National American Teddy Bear Day

Teddy bears are as American as baseball and apple pie.

Teddy bears are as American as baseball and apple pie. Maybe that's why we have a special day set aside to honor them each year. I dare you to find a child that doesn't enjoy a good snuggle with a cuddly bear. I still can't let go of my own childhood teddy. It drives my husband nuts, but my daughter has adopted it as her own. Well, I share it with her.

We've picked out some of our favorite classics, as well as some newbies to feature. From tiny to gigantic and from polar to grizzly, we love them all. Give your special bear a good bubble bath in the washer and a fluff dry with a scented dryer sheet for some extra softness. Teddy can end the day all nestled up with his favorite person.


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Remember A.G. Bear?

Happy Teddy Bear Day!

Happy Teddy Bear Day! In celebration of this fabulous holiday, I'm gonna flash back to my favorite teddy ever, A.G. Bear. As a kid, I wished that animals could talk, and this stuffed bear made it possible. Way ahead of the times, he had a voice box – if you talked, he would make sounds back. He could even respond to other A.G. Bears! The problem was, I didn’t know anyone else who owned one and now, many years later, I still can’t find someone who remembers this stuffed animal.

Because today also happens to be my birthday (and I'm feeling nostalgic about my 7th, to be exact), I'm wondering if any of you recall this special toy? I swear I’m not making him up!

Keanu Reeves

Flashback: Keanu Reeves Reports On Teddy Bears

Keanu really knew how to deliver the hard(ly)-hitting news in the early eighties.

Keanu really knew how to deliver the hard(ly)-hitting news in the early eighties. I don't know what's funnier: Keanu Reeves trying to pose as a serious journalist; Keanu Reeves interviewing teddy bears; or the awkward little teenager who tries to act cool by stressing that he doesn't actually play with the bears in his collection. Mmmmkay. See for yourself.