UK related teddy bear facts

Top Ten all time favourite cuddly bears (recent pole by Travelodge)

The classic teddy bear (such Big Ted and Little Ted from Playschool)

Winnie the Pooh

Paddington Bear

Tatty Bear

Sooty

Care Bears

Yogi Bear

Fozzie Bear

Rupert the Bear

Super Ted / Baloo

Interesting Facts

• 51% of adults still have a teddy bear from their childhood.
• 25% of men take their teddy bear away with them on a business trip.
• A third of adults think it is acceptable to have a teddy bear regardless of your age.
• Six out of ten parents believe it tis important for a child to grow up owning and loving a teddy bear, as it helps them develop a more caring nature.
• A quarter of adults will sleep with their teddy bear, as it helps them nod off easily - it reminds them of their childhood.
• The teddy bears in the survey had an average age of 27.
• 14% of male adults surveyed stated their teddy bear is their best friend and they will tell their bear their problems.