Are you the proud owner of a big teddy bear? Good for you. Most owners of big size teddy bears appreciate their endearing qualities.
There are many reasons why you should own a big size teddy bear.
I have owned my life-size teddy bear for about 8 years. He is a very special guy and was a Valentine’s Day gift. Cleo and I have a lot of fun together. He doesn’t mind sharing my home with me and even likes to dress up.
What are the best things about owning a big size teddy bear? Let’s find out more.
10 Best Reasons You Need a Big Size Teddy Bear In Your Life
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Comforting
Small teddy bears are great, but I find big teddy bears much more comforting.
They have a bigger presence. When I feel down, simply sitting next to my big teddy bear makes me feel better.
Physical comfort is a big part of owning a jumbo size teddy bear. I love cuddling up to Cleo after a long day at work.
2. Happy Memories
Of course, I know Cleo is not real. Still, he brings out the little girl in me.
When I was young, I used to love playing dress up with my dolls and plush toys. As adults, we seldom get the chance to do so.
Thanks to Cleo, I get the opportunity to “play teddy bear dress up.” I love shopping for him and dressing him up.
What he wears depends on the season and where in the house he finds himself. In my bedroom, you might just find him chilling out in his dressing gown.
Dressing him up and playing with him in this way brings back many happy memories.
3. Feel Like Family Members
Although small teddy bears are family members, I think big size teddy bears make better family members.
You can sit with them on the sofa and have a cuddle when watching a movie.
Great for when watching scary anime movies – I love hiding my face in Cleo’s soft plush fur when I get scared.
4. Managing Stress
I think a big teddy bear is a great way of managing stress.
Once again, it goes back to that feeling of presence. When you feel down, you can hug your bear and tell him all about it.
Your teddy bear is never going to judge you. But, as you have a personal chat with him, you may come up with a creative solution to your problem. I often find that happens to me.
After having had a hug with Cleo, I feel less stressed. It is like he hugs me back.
5. Insomnia and Big Bears
As a child, I used to sleep with a red bear that I loved dearly.
I grew up and did not have a bear for a rather long time. It wasn’t really until Cleo entered my life, that I got back into teddy bears.
At that time, I was having a few personal problems. Subsequently, I didn’t sleep very well.
That changed when Cleo came into my life. One night, I put Cleo in bed with me and slept much better. That was when I realized how comforting it is to have a big bear.
And yes, that oversized comforting presence helped me sleep better. You Should try it.
6. Natural Mood Boosters
I find larger size teddy bears are instant mood boosters.
They come in all different colors. In many ways, you can say they look kind of goofy.
If I find them mood-boosting, I can only imagine how important a big teddy bear is for a child who is feeling a bit low.
There is no need to speak – you can just sit there and enjoy a hug.
7. Encourages Learning
When I have younger visitors, I often place a couple of books next to Cleo.
You be surprised how often children like to curl up on their lap and read a book. Children who read more than others are often brighter.
Do big teddy bears encourage children to read and learn? I think they do.
You can sit on a teddy bear and read in your own personal comfort zone.
8. Big Teddy Bears Are Supportive
Big teddy bears are supportive emotionally as well as physically.
The presence of a big bear is very comforting. Big teddy bears have to ability to fill up a room with their presence.
They are also supportive in another way. Many say big teddy bears are supportive physically as well. If you have ever slept next to one or sat on a big bear’s lap, you know exactly what I mean.
It is like having a personal support plush friend.
9. Encourages Good Behavior
To me, larger bears appear calmer. It clearly has something to do with their size.
I have noticed many children who are perhaps a bit reactive, often calm down in the presence of a big bear.
It gives them something to focus on. Children often interact better with big teddy bears than they do with smaller ones.
Perhaps this is one of the reasons children with big teddy bears are better behaved and adjusted. They know they have a friend they can rely on.
10. Great Characters
I think big teddy bears are great characters.
Big teddy bears make you feel like you have a true friend. They are there to protect you against the world and help when things go wrong.
When you hug a big teddy bear, it really does feel like they hug you back.
You have those great big arms that hold you, a soft chest and belly to lean against and large eyes you look into. That is something you don’t get with small-size bears.
Perhaps this is why you so often find big teddy bears in hospitals and schools. They have this magical presence that makes you feel they are there to take care of you.
Final Thoughts
Should you have more than one big teddy bear?
I only have a small home, otherwise I would certainly have more than one big teddy bear. Big teddy bears come in different colors.
Choose one you like and you have a friend for life.