I love GUND teddy bears. I find them very comforting. They seem to be the perfect combination of soft and cuddly, while also being just a little bit retro. It seems like all is right in the world when I am curled up on my bed at night after a long day of kids, running a house, and working on my Blythe custom dolls. They are so sweet and I am a sucker for their button eyes and soft brown noses.
Firstborn and GOTTA GETTA GUND.
I originally got them for my daughter but now that she is almost 18, Now, I find myself collecting GUND teddy bears for myself. Life can be very stressful and they bring me comfort. They really are a form of therapy.
We got a new kitten and she likes to hide in my girl’s closet. There I discovered GUND’s now retired Manni and Marmalade at the bottom of one of their toy bins and cleaned them up a little. I always loved Manni. When I found out they re-leased him back in 2016 in a bigger 16″ size, I decided I had to have him.
The next thing I know, I’m looking at GUND’s latest releases. First here are the Philbin’s.
Then big Grahm and little Grahm caught my eye.
I couldn’t stop there so I also added Pinchy in both colors!
Last but not least, there’s Finley. Amazon was having a sale so of course, I had to add him!
My son has special needs and a lot of sensory issues so I wanted to let him pick out a teddy bear for himself. He’s nonverbal but I showed him pictures of stuffed animals. We eventually settled on this cute floppy thin bear named Toothpick.
Teddy Bears for Therapy
I find these bears very therapeutic. When I stroke their fur and their soft feet it soothes my nerves. Their friendly faces look up at you unassuming. It’s no wonder Teddy bears are given to children who just experienced some sort of trauma. They can bring emotional comfort after traumatic events.
In fact, there are programs out there that give out Teddy bears to children in need. I will list them down below and hope you’ll check them out.
So there you have it. Never underestimate what a simple soft Teddy bear can do for children and adults alike!
Thanks for reading and have a Happy Bear day!
