A Teddy Bear Birthday Party: Fun, Easy, and Inexpensive

Teddy bears! Just saying those words out loud brings thoughts of warmth, fun, hugs, and joy! Children love stuffed animals and the teddy bear has been a favorite with children of all ages for almost a hundred years when the idea first took hold in both Germany and the United States. And then, when President Roosevelt used a bear as his mascot for his re-election bid a few years later, the craze took off even more!

Bear purchases by collectors in the United States reach almost half a million dollars per year and that’s not including purchases by children and other people just for fun! It’s an amazing thing – and no wonder. They are just cute!

So why not consider incorporating a teddy bear or other stuffed animal into your child’s next birthday party celebration? There are so many options and the use of teddy bears and other fun stuffed creatures make for easy decorating as well as activities and other fun for the kids.

Here are six great and easy ideas for incorporating stuffed animals into your next birthday party:

The Teddy Bear Tea Party – Simply have all the guests bring their favorite stuffed animal and enjoy a fun tea party, complete with scones, dipped strawberries, and other fun treats. And of course, don’t forget the tea!

Teddy Bear Fashion Show – Take out the scarves and other waste materials as well as some baby or doll clothes along with jewelry, beads, accessories, etc. and let guests dress up their teddy bears. Take lots of photos and make a “runway” out of your dining room table for guests to show off their dressed up bears.

Teddy Bear’s Sleepover – Jammies, sleeping bags and teddy bears. Serve pizza, put on a funny movie, or play some board games and you’re good to go. There is nothing easier than that!

Teddy Bear Picnic – It’s great indoors or out, so don’t limit yourself to the summer months. If your child’s birthday falls in the winter, just turn up the temperature in the house, spread out a gingham blanket, and enjoy it!

Make your own teddy bear: Visit your local mall store or hire an artist to make your own stuffed animal. Each guest will make their own stuffed animal so it can be entertainment and a take-home gift all in one!

Give a teddy bear to a child in need: Make your birthday party focus on giving and have the kids make the teddy bear as shown above, but then take all the teddy bears made to a local shelter or hospital children’s ward for share the love

The fun thing about stuffed animals is that they are great for all ages. From toddlers to teens to seniors, everyone loves them.

So consider the teddy bear for your child’s next birthday party! You’ll make great memories, you’ll have fun, and it’ll also be one of the easiest parties to throw. Enjoy!