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25 Years Anniversary Event

26 May 2025

We are celebrating 25 Years of Bear Essentials! Where has the time gone? We have made so many memories from starting in 2000 until now. From designing and hand crafting my own Irish Made Teddy Bears , building a Visitor Centre for providing workshops, facilitating a Teddy Bear Hospital in restoring Bears and soft toy animal to still having the largest collection of Teddy Bears in our Teddy Bear Gift Shop.

Running a Business from Home

4 February 2025

Pros and cons of running a Business from Home. When I started Bear Essentials 25 years ago my first goal was to work as many hours in the business as long it was keeping my family happy. With 4 kids between 3 and 8 I was trying to juggle it all. There were days the business did not get any attention at all. But never mind, I was still able to work on new Teddy Bear designs or on new business ideas in the evenings.

Christmas Teddy Gifts For Different Ages

4 November 2024

We have always believed that under every Christmas tree belongs a Teddy Bear. Teddy Bear gifts are an universal expression of caring, a symbol of love and affection. At Bear Essentials Teddy Bear Hospital we restore very old bears which have followed their owners all their live. So when choosing one as a gift you do want to buy the right one. Here is a guide of Christmas Teddy gifts for different ages to help you

The Meaning of the Steiff Ear Tags

11 June 2024

The renowned Ear Tag, also called "the button in the ear" has been used by the Famous Margarete Steiff company in Germany for over 100 years. Over the years the tag under the button has changed and some customers find this confusing. So Steiff has given their Teddy Bears more easily distinguishable ear tags since January 2024.

Why are Teddy Bears considered beneficial for children?

11 April 2024

As an arctophile (teddy bear collector) myself, a Teddy Bear designer and a retailer of Bears I could probably find a 100 reasons why Teddy Bears are beneficial for children. We have 4 children ourselves and 4 grandchildren at the moment and all of them love their cuddly toys. They are comforting companions in times of emotional needs.

Why Do We Collect Teddy Bears

23 November 2023

Collecting Teddy Bears is as old as the Teddy Bear itself. Created by Richard Steiff the first ever teddy bear appeared 1902 in Germany. Collecting teddy bears is a popular and cherished hobby enjoyed by people all over the world. There are several reasons why we find pleasure in collecting Teddy Bears. Sentimental Value: Many of us have fond childhood memories associated with teddy bears, sometimes with our first teddy.

Teddy Bear Safety

15 September 2023

When it comes to choosing a teddy bear for your child, Teddy Bear Safety should always be a top priority. Children form deep attachments to their soft, cuddly companions, and it's essential to ensure that the teddy bear they snuggle with is both lovable and safe. At Bear Essentials Ireland, we take child safety seriously, and all our teddy bears for children are designed to meet EC standards for safety.

Trees At Bear Essentials

24 January 2023

Trees At Bear Essentials, at the moment there are over 125 different species of trees and bushes planted at Bear Essential Teddy Bear Gift Shop. Some of them like the Wollemi pine ( see on top image) and the Monkey Puzzle tree, are very rare. These and many other beautiful plants are found in the garden and grounds of Bear Essentials & Silver Bear Centre. Not only the teddy bears describe the beauty of Bear Essentials. The nature all around it is special too. For example, the trees.

The Year Of The Steiff Teddy Bear

29 March 2022

2022 is the year of the Steiff Teddy’s 120th Anniversary ! The Steiff Trademark stands for quality of exceptional toys for children. Their highly collectable Teddy Bears are adored by adults around the world. It all started with Margarete and Richard Steiff many moons ago! From its infancy Margarete and later Richard Steiff promoted highest quality of materials and craftsmanship. Their finishing touches and innovative new ideas in design are ahead of time. The Steiff leadership and management mirrored the same.

How To Care For Your Teddy Bear

4 August 2021

Hygiene has become a very prominent part of our lives since the emergence of the virus SARS Co-V-2. Everybody knows by now that we have to think preventative to stay safe. We clean surfaces, wash our hands and avoid crowed situations particular indoors. But how about our often constantly handled and loved Soft toy and Teddy Bear? Can we wash them, to properly disinfect them?