Adults - Like Children - Find Comfort in Teddy Bears

People love to look back on their childhood - it truly is a magical, special time of wonder and excitement. Our imaginations ran wild and we could have the best time in the world running around the backyard! No doubt toys play a big part in our childhood, and many adults actually maintain a relationship with their teddy bears - some being more significant than they did when they were kids! These cuddly companions have kept their charm into adulthood for many people, many of whom find such comfort in their childhood toys that the friendship has outlasted real world relationships. What is the reason that we can’t bear to ditch teddy?

It is estimated that around a third of all adults still sleep with their childhood teddy bears, and the average age of their cuddly toy being 27 years old! A comforting, soft toy friend makes sense in a time of short relationships, high divorce rates and stress. In a recent poll of 6,000 adults, the findings went as far to suggest that as much as 25% of men took their teddy bear away with them on business as it reminded them of home, which is quite an astonishing statistic (and one that we’re sure many others would rather not divulge)!

For many people, this may seem to be a relatively high proportion of adults with teddy bears. But to some degree we can all understand the comfort they bring. Studies show that for many of these people, soft toys remind them of home and of being young, plus there’s something about the feeling of cuddling a furry little bear on a cold winter’s night. Human nature craves such feelings of security, peace and comfort, and teddy bears are the triple threat (so to speak) in one cute package.

If you are a non-teddy bear owning adult and wish to rekindle your childhood friendship with a little furry friend, don’t be hesitant. In a recent study by the University of West Scotland, published in the Journal of Adult Development, findings showed that adults who owned teddy bears didn’t show signs of immaturity or of deeper complex issues in a sample of typical adults. The statistics suggest that whilst many people assume that owning a toy animal is an indicator of the owners’ immaturity, this is clearly not the case.

The study showed that there is ‘no association of adult toy ownership with emotion regulation and immaturity’, so adults shouldn’t feel silly for hanging onto their childhood companions. Teddy bear ownership in adults reflects a normal, healthy and much cherished childhood, which is all positive!

Stories That Feature Real Life Toys

Everyone loves to receive a cuddly teddy bear, whether it’s to cheer you up, a way of saying thanks or in celebration of some achievement that you’ve made. The experience is shared by children and adults alike. But without any doubt, there’s something about the imagination of children that far exceeds that of adults. We all remember playing with teddy bears when we were little tackers and imagining with wonder the idea that they might secretly be alive when we’re not around. This notion has been explored in countless films, books and television programs, and we thought we’d count down some of our favourites.

Toy Story

This Pixar trilogy well and truly earns its spot on top of the list. Starring some classic characters including Buzz, Woody, Ham and Mr. Potato Head, Toy Story is the quintessential film that explores the secret world of toys, who cannot reveal their intelligent and conscious nature to humans. Throughout the trilogy, the gang goes through a lot including convincing Buzz that he is actually a toy (rather than a spaceman), saving Woody after he is stolen by a collector and dealing with the inevitable fact that their owner Andy will eventually outgrow them.

Nowadays, kid’s films are as much fun for adults as they are for the little ones, and the Toy Story movies have enough laughs to keep everyone in the family entertained. Not to be missed!

Small Soldiers

In these kinds of stories, the reason why or how the toys are alive is usually explained by magic, or not at all. And a lot of them depict the toys as living in a secret world that humans do not know about. In 1998’s Small Soldiers, a scientific explanation is provided, as the toys are installed with micro chips that enable them think and interact. Trouble brews are two different classes of toys have an all out war with improvised weapons, most of which are extremely dangerous to humans. An interesting take on the genre, Small Soldiers is fast paced, action packed and a lot of fun!

Winnie the Pooh

The classic series of books were published in 1926 and written by AA Milne, later being adapted for the big and small screens. The story follows the lives of the lovable toys of Christopher Robbin, a character that was based on the author himself. We are especially fond of Pooh because he is teddy bear, though we love the rest of the gang as well! Many Hollywood remakes have allowed the childhood memories of parents to live on with a new batch of stuffed toys and merchandising to give to the youngest generation.

Pinocchio

Everyone knows the story of Pinocchio, the wooden puppet that dreams of being a real boy and eventually has his wish granted. But this results in Pinocchio being exploited and taken advantage of, and there are the notion of ‘being careful what you wish for’ is cleverly portrayed. This hugely significant story - first conceived by Italian author Carlo Collodi in 1881 - has been reimagined and most people would remember Disney’s 1940 version. A true classic and a great story!

The History of Teddy Bears

Receiving the gift of a teddy bear for a birthday or another special occasion is something just about every child experiences, and playing with a little furry friend can be one of the most magical times for a young one. Children have always found comfort in having soft toys, but teddy bears in particular seem to be the oldest, most recognisable form. And they can even be given to adults as a cute way to say thank you or to show your love for a partner on Valentine’s Day.

But how exactly did our fascination with teddy bears come to be?

Origins

 

President Roosevelt with Teddy Bear

The creation of the Teddy bear came from a story of the American President Theodore Roosevelt whilst on a hunting trip in Mississippi in 1902. It was on this day that ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt showed a great deal of compassion for a captured black bear and the word soon got out in the papers, the president being the subject of many satirical cartoon and editorials.

Morris Michtom a Russian immigrant that was living in New York, noticed the public interest in Roosevelt’s affinity with bears and decided to manufacture a stuffed bear for his toyshop, after gaining the approval of the US President for the use of the name Teddy. After approval was given, it was put into production and the Teddy bear was ready to spark the imaginations of every child that came into contact with these cuddly creatures.

The toy proved to be very popular and sales skyrocketed. This led to Michtom create the Ideal Novelty and Toy Company, which remained successful until the 1980’s, when it was finally sold and the name changed. However, by this stage, the company had well and truly shaped the toy industry - and possibly even the retail industry - forever.

The modern interest

There are many reasons why the classic teddy bear is as popular today as it ever was. Seen as an iconic soft toy even today, the teddy bear is a great gift for any young child and is seen as a comforting friend and companion. Being soft and cuddly is all that is needed, and with quality craftsmanship from the best toymakers, a good teddy bear can be with you for a lifetime.

Whilst many children in this day and age like to play with electronic games, video games and other more technologically more advanced toys, the humble teddy bear always has its place in any home. What better gift to give than the gift of a cuddly, cute little friend?

When Morris Michtom first placed his child’s cuddly toy in the window of his toy shop, named Teddy after The U.S president Theodore Roosevelt, little did he know what an iconic celebration of childhood would follow his creation!

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Gift Hampers In The Corporate Environment

Corporate Gift Box

In the corporate world, making or improving on clients relations can be one of the most important aspects of running your business. Every client needs to feel like they are important to your business, and keeping tabs on them and their respective needs makes for a great opportunity to build a more personal rapport, which can impact on future business and growing your relationships further. There are many different ways of impressing clients and letting them know that you appreciate them, but one of the best ways to stay in touch and let your clients know that they play a key role is to send a corporate gift hamper.

Corporate gift hampers are a great way of keeping in touch with your clients without making those boring phone calls thanking them for their continued support and business. By offering them a nice gift, which can be personalised to whatever type of business you have or indeed the type of client you have, you can make that client feel extra special on a personal note that many other corporate goodies cannot offer them.

Colourful  Gifts

Hampers range from small ‘thank you’ hampers to the large, luxurious boutique hampers from some of the world’s best known brands, offering top-tier corporate gratitude with that added ‘wow’ factor. Depending on your business and number of clients, a whole range of specialist hampers can be made to order and sent out to all of your clients as a yearly or bi-annual gesture of goodwill, and these corporate hampers offer a range of choices perfect for your business.

With a choice of hampers ranging from small flower bouquets, chocolates and other small confectionary up to the wine hampers and alcoholic drinks hampers offering beers from around the world and find wines and cheeses. Of course, you can also choose from more traditional food hampers containing chocolates, fruits and other amuse-bouche and the iconic picnic hampers. Your clients will be thrilled to receive and enjoy compliments of your business relationship.

Wine Box &Treats

Of course with all hampers, customisation is the key to sending that more personal message of partnership or thanks, and with a wide variety in which you can accomplish this, your clients and business partners will get the message the way you want to send it. With branded corporate hamper designs, your business will be front and centre, making sure the recipients know exactly where the sentiment came from.

By utilising a specialist corporate gift hamper supplier you can keep to budget and choose from the wide variety of hampers. When you want to make that extra statement and opt for one of the high-end gift hampers for a special client, you can ensure that whatever you choose - whether it’s chocolates & champagne or a relaxing break at a luxury spa resort - your clients will remember your company and know that their relationship with you is of the upmost importance.

Bears in Boxes – Corporate Gift Hampers

Our corporate gift hampers are the ideal holiday gift for your friends, clients, customers and business partners. With Christmas fast approaching, Bears in Boxes can take the stress and uncertainty of what gift to give with flair and good taste. The variety of hampers to choose from makes it easy to find one that fits both the personality and character of who the gift is intended for. The teddy bear gift that is the host of each hamper is sure to make the person receiving the gift smile and is the perfect companion to introduce the other wonderful items included in the corporate gift hamper.

In the Silver and Blue Bliss hamper, delectable Ferrero Rocher chocolates adorn a ceramic vase containing a bottle of Yarra Burn champagne; one of the best sparkling wines outside of France. Set yourself for smells of apples, citrus, brioche and spice, while in your mouth there’s terrific intensity of fruit, a wash of fine bubbles and a long balanced finish. A Ferrero Rocher chocolate is the idyllic companion to complete the out of this world experience.

The Wine Box gift hamper has the Teddy Bear Frankie gift keeping watch over a 750 ml bottle of champagne, a box of chocolate coated peanuts, delicious bottles of Plums in Port with all of these items contained in a keepsake wooden hamper that will tastefully decorate any table it’s put upon.

The Bottle Bliss hamper is again hosted by Teddy Bear Frankie and includes the keepsake wooden hamper with champagne, great desert sauce and Plums in Port to round out the type of culinary experience that only Bears in Boxes can deliver.

Our fourth corporate gift hamper is the Colourful Gift hamper. This kaleidoscope of colour greets you warmly with an array of chocolate truffles to wow the palate and a bottle of champagne to celebrate the night of good company and good times. This all comes in a ceramic vase that is pleasing to the eye and a keepsake for years to come. The colour arrangement can be made to suit the taste to include everyone’s favorite colours. Just ask for the colours you want when you order.

You can order online at www.bearsinboxes.com.au and your package will ship within 72 hours after receiving your order and payment. Bears in Boxes are out to make this experience one of joy and happiness for both you and the person you are sending this gift to. We love the products we provide and strive to insure the best possible customer service.

Our corporate gift hampers are the perfect surprise for your friends and colleagues. When all is said and done, this is the one gift they will remember. We deliver amazing variety at a great price with extraordinary customer service. If you want to be life of the party, Bears in Boxes corporate gift hampers will take you on that journey. We look forward to your business and the opportunity to provide you with all your holiday gift needs.

Baby hampers: a perfect gift for the baby boomers

Deciding a gift for the new born babies was never so easy. If you make silly mistake in buying a gift for babies, you might even end up in harming the babies since they are too sensitive. They might have some kind allergy or you might even buy a toy which would hurt them as well. This is why you have to be really careful while buying gifts for the babies. Lucky for you, now there are lots of baby hampers in the market from reliable companies and online stores. These are really pretty, reasonably priced and perfect gift items for the babies. 

Baby hampers have been always a popular gift item for a new born baby. Whenever a new member arrives in the family, it brings along a lot of joy to everyone. To celebrate this and make it even more memorable, everyone rushes to the shop to buy some gifts. Although there are a wide range of gift items for the new born babies, most of the people would prefer a baby hamper which includes multiple gift items in them. Since these baby hampers include a number of essential items in them and the babies could also use these items, the baby hampers became a wise and safe choice for everyone. With the rising baby boomers around us, the sale of baby hampers is also increasing on a steady pace. 

You can expect lots of things from baby hampers starting from toys, chewing nipple, feeder, a set of dippers, baby socks, clothes, toys and many others. On an average a usual baby hamper includes more than 10 items in them and depending on the brand and price, they might include even more as well. You will also find different types of baby hampers for both the boy and girl babies. While most of the baby girl hampers have a pink theme, the baby boy hampers usually come in blue theme. In addition to them, you will also find a few baby hampers with bright colored toys and items. In case if you are willing to spend a little bit extra, you can also get a customized or tailored baby hamper which will have every item according to your own choice and preference. 

There are lots of places from which you can get those baby hampers. The local stores, large retails chains, kid’s stores around the block and internet are some of the places where you can get baby hampers. However, most of the people prefer to buy baby hamper from online shops since they are reasonably priced and they also have a great collection. Above that, once you make the purchase, you might even get a free delivery from them within a very short time as well. As it is really convenient, time saving and inexpensive, the online stores have become the first choice for everyone to buy baby hampers. 

However, we must warn you again to be really careful while buying hamper for the babies. The materials used in the baby hampers might trigger allergy in the babies or they might even cause safety hazard for them as well. This is why you should always buy baby hampers from a good brand that address these issues, and that sell only quality products.

Thinking about getting baby gift baskets?

A new born child always brings joy to the family. Every time the child smiles, it becomes a moment of magic. As the old saying goes

“When a child is born, the child cries, and the rest of the world smiles.”

Buying gifts for a newborn baby has to be a thoughtful one because a tender child needs something to snuggle up with which makes the child smile. It also needs to be soft and comfortable for the baby as well as safe and natural for the babies.

To celebrate the arrival of a newcomer, consider these gift items from Bears in Boxes. with cute little Bears, nappy, bathing gown, t-shirt, and many things more, these baskets are ideal for a new born baby, all in single package. There are a variety of  baby gift baskets that you can choose from. There is one baby hampers, called Mums & Bubs, with soft cute hippo, 6 nappies, 1 soft towel, body balm,  hand and body cream. These items are very necessary for a new-born and can be used for a long time.

Bears in Boxes assures the product quality by going through several test procedures, so when the products are marketed, the new-born babies will definitely feel good and safe. After all, each child is precious to the parents. Bears in Boxes are here to make each child feel special.