Teddy bears aren’t just for girls anymore. Boys can enjoy them just as much as a girl can. Granted many men would argue the fact that a boy does not need one. Instead of purchasing a doll for your little boy you can buy him a teddy bear. There are a ton of different types of teddy bears out there to choose from, the only problem will be deciding on only one.
If you are in doubt about what color teddy bear to pick for a boy, go with blue, black, brown or green. These are definitely safe colors to get and no one should pick on him for having them and if they do you’ll know they are just jealous.
Personalized teddy bears are great because he gets to pick out what interests him the most. There are all types of things from a motorcycle bear, sports bears to even military bears. Character bears are another type you can pick out especially if they like a certain cartoon. While your child might not take them outside all the time like a girl would, you’ll probably find them sitting right beside their bed.
There are a few fun things boys can do with their bears, no not blowing them up. But a boy might want to try attaching a parachute type cloth to him and watch him drop down. There are also teddy bears out there that will read to them, which can encourage them to read back if your child is a slow reader or just starting out.
There is nothing wrong with a boy having a teddy bear, in fact it may actually help them show that they can be gentle. Boys are born rough, sometimes they need a little guidance to show them how to be a little gentler. Find a teddy bear that suits your child’s personality and let him have fun.
