Blue bear company memory/comfort/sensory luxury bear

• 40cm super soft plushie

• Heart device to record message

• Heartbeat sound and vibration

• Felt heart plushie for personal scents

• Beans to help relieve anxiety
  
  Material: Bespoke rose swirl Angora, 100% polyester
  Filling: 100% Recycled stuffing
  Suitable for 3+ years

These extra snuggly 40cm bears are lovingly made in a super soft caramel brown fur. Each bear includes a heart shaped device which has 2 functions; voice recorder and heart beat sound and vibration. They also include a plush mini heart for you to spray with yours or a loved one’s favourite scent. 

“Brown Bear” has an opening at the back where you will find your heart device and plush heart, this is sealed with press studs. 

This means that your personalisation can be done in the comfort of your own home to make it an experience unique to you. 

Being able to access the device to either re-record messages, replace batteries or replenish the scent on your mini heart plushy etc is what makes this bear truly one of a kind. 

Devices can also be removed should it need washing. Although we do not recommend machine washing your bear. 

Each bear has a branded ear label and pin for authenticity. Each brown bear includes a poem, instruction card and arrives in a branded canvas drawstring bag, a branded brown card tube and is sent with love.

Younger Children
Through touch, hugs and cuddles they help young children to foster emotional growth, resilience and help them learn about emotions, social skills, and empathy. Teddies also support Children’s physical development, in particular their fine motor skills.

When a child feels stressed and needs to be soothed, a teddy can be offered as a comforting object, they provide a feeling of safety and familiarity. Teddies embody familiar smells, have their own distinguishing features which makes each one unique and they often contribute to many happy childhood memories.

Teddies can help children develop their imagination, creativity and problem solving skills. 

As children become more independent, they may reach for their favourite teddy friend when embarking on new adventures, when they feel unwell, when caregivers are away, when in new or unfamiliar surroundings. Teddies have been proven to help children develop skills to self-soothe and help them with emotional regulation.

Older children
As kids get older, they are more frequently presented with situations that may require time away from parents or caregivers. Children go on their first sleepovers, trips to visit grandparents, or spend time away on school trips etc. Their beloved teddy can travel with them and allows them to carry a little dose of home, support and love wherever they go. 

As older children become more emotionally aware, the security and safety of their teddy bear can enable them to recognise and unpack tricky emotions. Teddies can often be a confidant for children to confide in.

Teens, Young Adults, and Adults
Our society unfortunately views stuffed animals as exclusively for children, however science tells us that teddies are beneficial for people of all ages. Hospitals are happy to accept plush donations because of the soothing effects for patients, especially children and teens that are forced to be away from home for long periods of time.

Teens and adults that suffer from anxiety, low self esteem, PTSD, or other emotionally stressful states have seen improvements in their symptoms with the presence of a teddy bear or other soft, cuddly object. 

Although many people may not admit it, one study found that as many as 40% of adults sleep with a comfort object such as a teddy bear. So let’s get rid of the stigma and find your favourite super soft and snuggly plushie today!!

Blue Bear & Co. teddies are the perfect companion, “Bears for Life”.

Whether your teddy is for a child, young person or adult, for years teddies have proven to be a source of comfort for millions of people all over the World. In my day job I am a trained Counsellor and have worked with children, young people and adults for over 15 years. 

I often encourage people to use their senses as an effective strategy to help regulate their emotions, which can then reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Why not try our bespoke “Brown Bear” which can be customised with a scent and a sound recording in the comfort of your own home and see if these simple practices help you.

HOW

SMELL - Smelling a familiar scent, be it the scent of a loved one, your favourite fragrance or one of the many relaxing scents known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Scent molecules travel to the brain's olfactory nerves and impact the amygdala, the emotional centre of the brain. This can activate the hypothalamus, which signals the brain to release feel-good chemicals like serotonin.

Why not try…
Lavender: Can improve mood, lower heart rate, and regulate breathing.

Geranium: Can reduce stress and anxiety, especially during labor.

Patchouli: Can promote calmness and relaxation.

Rosemary: Can reduce cortisol levels, which can help relieve anxiety and stress.

Ylang-ylang: Has an exotic fragrance that can calm, uplift, and create a sense of peace.

Sandalwood: Has a deep, woody scent that is cooling and relaxing.

Rose: Can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Jasmine: Has a floral scent that is considered uplifting and calming.

SOUNDS - Hearing the familiar sound of a loved ones voice, a song or relaxing sounds can all help to trigger happier thoughts and feelings reducing overall stress and anxiety, improving mood.

Hearing a loved one’s voice can reduce cortisol levels in the brain, a marker of stress. It can also increase oxytocin, a hormone associated with bonding and feelings of wellbeing.

Hearing the voice of a primary caregiver, a child or someone significant in our lives can activate the same parts of the brain as giving or receiving a hug.

TOUCH - Hugging and feeling a super soft teddy can promote a feeling of safety and security.

The mixture of fabrics provides another sensory experience, feeling the luxuriously soft fur, the textured ribbon, ear label, footpads and the feel of the hearts vibration.

The beans inside the bears are also proven to help reduce anxiety, providing additional texture and weight.

SIGHT - Really focusing on your teddy, what does it look like, what characteristics does it have or distinguishing features, what colour is it etc.

Using our senses can also be a useful way of bringing the minds attention to the “here and now” (sometimes referred to as mindfulness) rather than letting it wonder to the day to day distractions and challenges we can all struggle with. 

These are truly unique “Bears for Life”.