Take care of your bear

Most of us have spent at least a part of our childhood with teddy bears. No other toy could replace the warmth and affection radiated by a teddy.

Sleeping with the teddy bear. Cuddling on the couch with it. Talking to it like it’s your best friend.

Do you still have that charming toy with you?

If you do, then take it out, give it a proper makeover and go out with it while sharing interesting stories of your life with it. And thank this loyal companion for the company throughout your journey of childhood, for comforting you and for providing your childhood with immense fun.

And, don’t forget to apologise to it for all the rough experiences it went through when you were a child.

For Sept.9 is Teddy Bears Day.



The teddy bear was apparently developed by toymakers Morris Michtom in the US and Richard Steiff in Germany simultaneously in the early years of the 20th century.

And if the teddy bear has managed to survive for more than a century, that is because it has an appealing charisma.

This stuffed toy has even become the hero of children’s books. An iconic children’s toy, celebrated in stories, songs, and films. A companion to Mr Bean, a joyful character as Winnie the Pooh and as a living creature in the stories of Enid Blyton.

And above all, a best friend to you.

This charming creature has watched you all through its life silently and listened to your complaints without any say, it is time you understand its feelings. It definitely needs a better place to live than being left in a dusty corner of your house.

Take care of your bear, just like it did when you were a child.

(Published in The Gulf Today on September 10, 2016)