WHY DO CHILDREN NEED A TEDDY BEAR?

There are many tools that can help a child on the path to becoming a healthy adult. One of your child’s most treasured tools may be their beloved teddy bear . Teddy bears, blankets, and other cuddly keepsakes are known as transitional objects , and they play a big role in a child’s journey to independence. The amazing thing about these simple toys is that they offer new lessons for every stage of a child’s development, from infancy to adulthood.

Transitional objects as a guide for life

As a child grows, so does their curiosity and understanding of the world around them. Transitional objects provide a child with the opportunity to learn, grow, and problem solve while providing comfort and support through these lessons. A simple toy , such as a teddy bear, can teach a child valuable lessons throughout the different stages of their development. In the waking phase as games and toys or at bedtime to help them fall asleep, a soft plush toy can be a great help to your little love. 

Babies: The Comfort and Security of a Teddy Bear

Babies explore using their hands and mouths to discover the world around them. A stuffed animal or blanket provides a soft companion that a child can touch, hug, and cuddle as they develop their motor skills . It is completely normal for babies to bond with a transitional object from a young age. A teddy bear provides an external source of comfort and a sense of stability for the child in the same way their parents do. When a newborn is feeling stressed and needs to be soothed, parents can provide a stuffed animal as a comfort object . This is the first step in a child's journey to self-sufficiency, and eventually emotional independence. For children ages 3 and up, there are squishies  that  can help reduce anxiety. 

A baby boy and baby girl begins to associate their special stuffed animal with the same sense of security that mom or dad provide. Later, when a child is a little older and begins to develop fine motor skills , he or she may reach for the stuffed animal when his or her parents are not around. Hopefully, the child will learn to find that same comfort in himself or herself. This process takes years, but it can all start with a simple teddy bear.

Toddlers: The Companion for Developing Skills

During the toddler stage, children are working on developing fine motor skills as well as basic vocabulary. A large stuffed animal provides a safe way for a child to practice developing these skills since children can follow their stuffed friend on all of their adventures. Children can begin to connect words to actions and objects , using their stuffed animal and companion as a guide. Small stuffed animals also allow children to practice the same life skills they learn from their caregivers. A child can brush their bear's teeth, practice dressing them, and put them to sleep at night, just like their parents do. Practicing and reinforcing these skills will help a child learn to do the same things on their own.

Since this is a time when a child's creativity and understanding of the world are rapidly expanding, it is important that children have opportunities to absorb new information.  Plush Kingdom offers you teddy bears and stuffed animals with soft and neutral expressions so that children have the chance to project their own emotions, imagination and creativity onto them.

Young children: Imaginations flourish with teddy bears open to creative play

Quand les enfants sortent de la phase des tout-petits, leur imagination se développe et tout semble possible. Les jouets ouverts comme les ours en peluche aident à stimuler leur créativité parce qu’ils mettent le pouvoir du jeu dans les mains de l’enfant. Contrairement aux jouets électroniques qui exigent simplement qu’un enfant appuie sur un bouton pour obtenir une réponse, les jeux simples peuvent se transformer en tout ce que l’enfant désire ou imagine. Peut-être que leur ours en peluche peut voler, ou c’est un chanteur ou un médecin célèbre. Les jouets ouverts permettent aux enfants de choisir comment ils jouent, et leur permettent de penser et de décider par eux-mêmes comment des situations imaginaires peuvent se dérouler. Le temps de jeu qui laisse libre cours à l’imagination de l’enfant stimule sa créativité et lui donne l’occasion de s’exercer à résoudre des problèmes.

Préadolescents : un soutien émotionnel lors des nouvelles expériences

À mesure que les enfants grandissent, ils sont plus souvent confrontés à des situations qui peuvent exiger du temps loin de leurs parents ou de leurs gardiens. Les enfants font leurs premières soirées pyjama, des voyages chez les grands-parents ou passent du temps dans des programmes parascolaires. Leurs animaux en peluche peuvent voyager avec eux et leur permettre de transporter une petite dose de soutien et d’amour partout où ils vont.

Les enfants commencent aussi à être plus en contact avec leurs émotions à cette étape. Au lieu de faire une crise de colère et de passer à autre chose, les enfants de cet âge peuvent commencer à se demander ce qui les a bouleversés ou ce dont ils ont besoin pour se sentir mieux. Un ours en peluche offre une présence pour se retirer et déballer les émotions désordonnées. Comme un enfant confesse à son animal en peluche ce qu’ils ressentent, ou tente de réconforter le nounours en peluche en lui disant que tout ira bien, ils pratiquent vraiment eux-mêmes apaisant, en parlant par des émotions délicates.

Adolescents, jeunes adultes et adultes : l'effet apaisant

Notre société considère malheureusement les animaux en peluche exclusivement pour les enfants, mais la science nous dit que les peluches sont bénéfiques pour les personnes de tous âges. Les hôpitaux sont heureux d’accepter des dons en peluche en raison des effets apaisants pour les patients, en particulier les enfants et les adolescents qui sont forcés d’être loin de la maison pour de longues périodes de temps. ou d’autres états de stress émotionnel ont vu des améliorations dans leurs symptômes avec la présence de l’ours en peluche ou autre objet doux et câlin. Bien que les gens puissent ne pas l’admettre en raison de la stigmatisation, une étude a révélé que jusqu’à 40 % des adultes dorment avec un objet de confort comme un ours en peluche.

Le pouvoir d'une peluche

Many people may think of teddy bears or stuffed animals as just cute toys for kids, but they have the potential to offer so much more. A single stuffed toy, blanket, or other cuddly item can provide vital lessons throughout childhood and comfort as an adult. A teddy bear can be your child's first teacher.

In its different forms, a baby soft toy will bring different benefits :
- Plush hot water bottle : relieves teething and colic
- Musical soft toy : amuses and soothes
- Soft toy : comfort and security
- Large animal soft toy : emotional expression and reassurance
- Reversible soft toy : awakening and fine motor skills

Conclusion: The magic of soft toys and stuffed animals is timeless.

Whether it's a teddy bear, a unicorn or a panda, these plush companions offer comfort and tenderness to your baby, just like their pacifier. Their soft, fluffy softness and adorable appearance make them the ideal birth and birthday gifts. From the little bear to the big teddy bear, they are there to be cuddled and become your child's best friend. With their mischievous eyes and realistic fur, animal plush toys awaken the imagination and stimulate the development of toddlers. Whether they are small or giant, machine washable or hand embroidered, comforters and plush toys offer precious comfort and an infinite source of joy . So don't hesitate to expand your collection of soft toys and use them to decorate your child's room, because these adorable companions are ready to share wonderful moments with your baby.

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