Why Do We Collect Teddy Bears
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
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
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
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
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?
About Bear Essentials Ireland
Bear Essentials was formally established in the year 2000. After an initial period working from a limited space out of our private residence the lean-to greenhouse was converted into a showroom. It is to this day the home of Bear Essentials Teddy Bear Gifts, residence of hundreds of cuddly and furry Teddies and soft toy animals. A magical open plan, high roofed building is the adjacent Silver Bear Centre with a capacity to sit up to 70 guests for selected events.
Steiff Teddy Bears Ireland
The German soft toy manufacturer Steiff is one the leading soft toy producers worldwide. Regarding quality of materials, design and manufacturing workmanship there are few companies as advanced as the Steiff company in Giengen on Brenz. The Steiff “Button in Ear” brand is a worldwide recognised quality mark for teddy bear collectors and animal soft toy lovers alike. The ethos of the Steiff company is one of perseverance, premium quality and innovation of materials and design.
Fairies In Ireland
Recently we made a startling surprise discovery. We followed quietly one of our resident red squirrels to our small conifer woods. What a surprise! We found a number of fairy doors at the bottom of some large spruce trees. They were only freshly made and still worked at. Anke and Nico hid in the woods to observe what was going on here. With a lot of luck and patience we were able to take a photograph of one fairy appearing at one the of the doors .
Celebrating Easter Traditions
Celebrating Easter traditions is a time to rejoice! It is around Easter when the first signs of spring appears. Nature is awakening, and the days are getting longer. Many children and adults are looking forward to Easter Sunday. The history of Celebrating Easter Traditions has many roots, many are of pagan nature.
Teddy Bear Hospital Ireland
Bear Essential runs a Teddybear Hospital ones a week. We repair and restore loved and cherished Teddies and other animal soft toys. All injured and damaged arrivals are very much loved and carry precious memories with them! Our hospital repair is acknowledging the special relationship with its owners! In conjunction with the Teddy’s family