4 Reasons an 11-foot Teddy Bear is the Best Gift for Your Grandkids this Christmas

As a grandparent, we know you dote over your little ones, and just seeing them smiling is enough to satisfy you and make your heart melt. One of your superpowers as a grandparent is spoiling your grandbabies with gifts. Since Christmas is around the corner, you are already thinking of the best gift to give to your grandkids, and you saw an 11-foot teddy bear and are wondering if this is the right gift for your little one.

Everyone loves teddy bears, both children, and adults alike. If you are thinking of gifting a giant teddy bear to your grandkids and are unsure of how it will be received, it is a good thing you are reading this. In this article, we will show you why gifting a giant teddy bear to your grandkids is a great choice.

But before we show you the reasons why you should gift a giant teddy bear for your grandkids this Christmas, you must know the history of the teddy bear, so you can understand the story behind a teddy and what makes them so special.

The Origin of the Teddy Bear

It all began with President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt, in the year 1902, on a bear hunting trip in Mississippi. ( you can already see where this is going, and who the teddy bear is named after). After going several days without success and getting impatient, his guides decided to capture a black bear and tied it to a tree so that the president can shoot it. (this is just a legend. Although the actual story is unclear, some say they found a bear caught up)

The president refused, saying that it was unsportsmanlike for him to do that. This incident was wildly reported in the media, and to honor the president for his actions, toy manufacturers were creating “teddy bears” in honor of the president.

The Evolution of the Teddy Bear

The first teddy bears were made using plush fabric and filled with stuffing, much like what is obtainable today. However, unlike today’s teddy bears, these early teddies were made with real bear furs much to the annoyance of customers who became concerned about animal welfare.

Today, teddy bears have become beloved childhood companions, and there are teddy bear hospitals where a child can take their sick cuddly friends for treatment. Again, you can’t see most children without their faithful stuffed friends in their hands.

Here are 4 reasons to strengthen your resolve by showing you why gifting your grandkids a giant teddy bear is so special;

4 Reasons Why a Giant Teddy Bear is the Best Gift You to Your Grandkid(s)

Endless Cuddles

In as much as teddy bears deserve loads of love and hugs, a giant teddy bear is the perfect hugging companion (obviously) because of its size. Your grandkids are guaranteed a big hug filled with love and warmth and since the teddy bear is coming from you, the hug will be even more special.

That aside, having a giant teddy bear means your grandkids get a full dose of hugs irrespective of where they are; whether they are relaxing or watching a movie, or going to bed. A new giant teddy bear will quickly become part of the family and never leave or grow old.

They are Eternal

A giant teddy bear creates connections with grandkids in a way that other toys do not. While most people will not remember their other toys, they will remember the first teddy bear they’ve had no matter how long it was. This is one of the reasons why a teddy bear is a great gift – your grandkids will never forget the gift and it will become one of their many treasures. No other gift has this kind of effect.

A Big Ball of Memories

Unlike other toys, teddy bear have superpowers – the ability to create lasting memories for many years to come. Teddy bears have the potential to become a family heirloom – a treasure for many generations. So, if there is a special occasion, and you are thinking of gifting your grandkids a teddy bear, know that you are gifting your grandkids a giant ball of memories that they will forever cherish beginning from the day they received the teddy bear from you.

A gift for any Occasion

a teddy bear is not season or occasioned-bound. This means that it doesn’t need any special occasion for it to be special (although the Christmas season makes it highly special). Instead, the giant teddy bear makes the day your grandkids receive it into their arms and life special.

So, the next time you see an 11-foot teddy bear and your grandkids come to mind, don’t hesitate to purchase it and gift it to them.