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Big bear stuffed animals require real commitment from their owner; with these large, oversized plush toys, if they're not quickly regarded as treasured members of the family, who knows what they might do. They can be a finicky bunch, these big bear stuffed animals, so make sure they receive far more attention (and for much longer) than any other toy.
Different species of bears can be found living in North America, Asia, and Europe. In South America, the only species found there is the spectacled bear. In Africa, bears could once be found in the north in the Atlas Mountains, but they are now all extinct. Australia also has no bears despite the fact that most people think Koalas are members of the bear family; koalas are marsupials, which means they are an animal with a pouch (like the kangaroo).
The American black bear is the most common of all bear species. On average they weigh about 300 pounds although some males clock in at 900 pounds. While black bears are mostly black, they can range in color from white to cinnamon to reddish brown. They are excellent tree-climbers and often do so to escape danger on the ground. At one time, they could be found living throughout the continent but now make their homes in mountain or wooded areas in Canada and the Rocky Mountains, South in the Appalachians, and in the Great Lakes region of the Adirondacks.
Through many parts of the Northern Hemisphere, brown bears can be found. There are different sub-species which make their home in North America and Eurasia. The coloring of the brown bear can range from light brown to almost black and they weigh anywhere from 500 to 1700 pounds. Like all bears, their main source of food is plant material like leaves and berries, but they are also know for their love of salmon which they gorge themselves on when the fish make their way up northern rivers to spawn. If the opportunity presents itself, they will also eat elk and moose.
The grizzly bear can be found living in the Rockies - from Alaska to Colorado. Their coat is a brownish-yellow with distinct grizzled (or silver-tipped) outer hairs hence the name 'grizzly.' Adult male grizzlies can reach lengths of 8 feet and weigh as much as 500 pounds while females can weigh anywhere between 350 and 400 pounds. Unlike black bears, the grizzly can't climb trees.
The Kodiak bear, which can only be found off the coast of Alaska on Kodiak island, is a very large brown bear. In fact, they are bigger than the grizzly; they can stand up to 10 feet tall and weight up to 1,500 pounds. Like the grizzly, Kodiak bears love salmon and given they live in an area that is a spawning ground for the fish, they get plenty of it, catching up to 15 in an hour.
Like the Kodiak bear, polar bears can only be found living in specific regions - in this case, near arctic waters. It's main food source is the seal but they will also feed on whale and walrus carcasses. Polar bears can grow to lengths of 11 feet and weigh as much as 1,600 pounds. They are excellent swimmers and use ice floes (broken pieces of ice) to travel and swim between. With webbing between their toes and broad paws that act like snowshoes, polar bears are adept both in the water and on land.
Like the different species of bear, big bear stuffed animals are a diverse lot. You can choose traditional colored bears such as brown, black, and white, or, you can go with something a little more over the top like a blue or pink bear. If your interest is to stick as close as possible to the real thing, your big bear stuffed animals should be the same type of coloring you would see [on a bear] in the wild.
Copyright Shelley Vassall, 2010.
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What is a Pillow Pet, you ask? Well the manufacturer says it is a pillow, while being a pet, all at the same time. A Pillow Pet is a cute and colorful stuffed animal that also acts a pillow. All your child needs to do is undo a few Velcro connections and the stuffed animal pet turns in to a comfortable pillow to nap or sleep on. These adorable toys have been big winners over the last few years garnering recognition as the 2009 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award, and the 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product Award.
A Pillow Pet provides your child with a unique combination of comfort and companionship wrapped up in the form of a warm and cuddly stuffed animal. From zebras to pigs to frogs, they achieve the functionality of a soft and cushy pillow for sleeping, and a function of security to ensure your child sleeps soundly. A Pillow Pet is made from supper soft and silky chenille fabric, using vibrant and stimulating colors. The precious snuggle buddies are a big hit with kids at the moment, and they have become loved stuffed animals taking the place of the traditional blankie in some cases.
I am sure you have been on these kinds of long car rides or airplane flights where your kids need a pillow so they can sleep. A Pillow Pet comes in handy here as your children can play with their snuggly stuffed animal at their side, and once they get a little tired they can drift off to sleep using their soft toy. All they need to do is open the strap that is located underneath the stuffed animal and it is instantly transformed into a cushy pillow. They chenille fabric makes it feel as if they are hugging a fur coat, and the friendly and vibrant colors of these pets causes a companionship to fast develop.
The types of stuffed animals Pillow Pets ranges from farm animals, to sea creatures, to garden bugs, or jungle critters. The following Pillow Pet friends are available for your child, Alli Alligator, Mr. Bear, Icy Polar Bear, Buzzy Bumble Bee, Fluffy Bunny, Thumpy Bunny, Ms. Sassy Cat, Cozy Cow, Fiery Dalmation, Snuggly Bunny, Squeeky Dolphin, Puffy Duck, Nutty Elephant, Friendly Frog, Jolly Giraffe, Hungry Hippo, Sir Horse, Ms. Lady Bug, Lovable Lamb, Leaping Leopard, Cowardly Lion, Silly Monkey, Chocolate Moose, Comfy Panda, Perky Penguin, Wiggly Pig, Mr. Tiger, Tardy Turtle, Magical Unicorn, Splashy Whale, Ziggy Zebra, Zippity Zebra.
A Pillow Pet is a new concept not yet seen on the toy market, and they have become quite popular. It starts off as your favorite toy, then one flip of the Velcro strap and it becomes your sleeping buddy as well. The chenille material is super soft and plush, and is machine washable when it becomes dirty. The manufacturer recommends a machine wash using a gentle cycle, but does not recommend you put it in the dryer. All that is needed is the place the freshly washed stuffed critter out in the open air for a day or two and it will dry out completely.
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Are you looking for some great deals on Pillow Pets?
If you know where to look, you can find some really great prices.
As you keep reading, I'll tell you how.
But first, I want to tell you that you are not the only one looking for these great toys. Lots of people are searching online for them, and would like to have them just in time for the holidays.
Why Pillow Pets are so popular
Kids love to cuddle with these soft, plush animals. Offered in a wide range of colors and animal types, you'll be sure to find one that your child will absolutely adore.
Here are just some of the animals that are available:
• Lady Bug - This is one of the most popular Pillow Pets and a favorite among little girls.
• Lavender Unicorn - This is another popular choice among little girls. It is sure to be a hot seller this holiday season as well.
• Blue Dolphin - Offered in a light powder blue color, this one is sure to get the attention of both boys and girls.
• Penguin - Made of soft black and white plush, any child would love to cuddle with this loveable Pillow Pet.
Other great pets to choose from include a cow, panda bear, bumble bee, moose, alligator, pig, whale, zebra, lamb, monkey, elephant, lion, cat and a dog.
All of these easily convert to a nice, soft pillow by opening the Velcro. Anyone can see how much fun these would be for small children looking for a cuddly friend.
How to Get Great Deals?
While they are offered is a wide variety of animals types, you will want to be sure that you get the animal your child wants the most before they are sold out.
The best place to check would online first. Many local retailers may still carry them, but it is likely that their selection will be limited especially as we draw closer to the holidays.
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You will want to take a look at Diego plush toys. They are cuddly and cute and are a perfect match for Dora the Explorer. Take a look at some of the neat things about these toys here in this short article.
Diego plush toys are very cute with their brown skin and wild hair. He comes in a few varieties as plush doll or beanie baby. You can find him in his " Go Diego go!" version with a blue shirt and white sleeveless jacket and red sash. Diego is the animal rescuer and he is a result of the creation of the Dora the Explorer character. As the animals go about getting stuck here and there in the jungle, he will be ever on the ready to help them get out of their jam. Diego also helps children learn Spanish. The incarnation of this toy should bring to mind the benevolent toy your children see on the television.
Diego and his popular action packed series on the television no doubt makes his plush toys a hot item. He saves whales and other animals and sings as well. His toy figures are reflective of his mountain rescue events on the show called Nickelodeon. There are other Diego plush toys besides just dolls. There is also a back pack that is plush and comes with his face. Your child can take these plush toys with them wherever they go with the Diego backpack.
Diego plush toys are just a small part of what is offered for toys concerning the; "Go Diego go!" show. There are rescue submarine toys, and cars that extend to offer rescue to trapped animals, and mountain playsets that help a child to experience Diego toys in a life size way. One of the larger plush toys is a full foot tall and has the familiar mountain outfit mentioned above with the white jacket and red sash. The smaller Diego toys are about eight inches tall. As mentioned, many are offered as beanie babies versions that are just under eight inches tall. Some dolls will come with a backpack and some will not. The Fisher Price models are sold without a backpack. All in all, Diego toys should provide your child with a happy time of fun in playing with a character they recognize from Nickelodeon, Diego the adventurer.
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One might wonder - is luxury bedding for adults only? Hardly - luxury bedding comes in all age groups and sizes. Including the crib and baby set. Yes, your baby can also have access to luxury crib bedding. Probably top-of-the-line examples of luxury crib bedding come from the good people at Kathy Ireland and Company. Complete sets are available in two collections from Nautica Bedding - the Hannah Bedding and the Jack Bedding collections. Both sets are available in the very reasonable price range of four hundred to three hundred dollars. Both sets are very cute, comfy, plush and luxurious. Even a baby will be able to appreciate these! The Jack luxury crib bedding set is very cute with its child's eye patchwork and nautical theme of tugboats, sailboats and so on. The Jack set is definitely for boys. While the Hannah is definitely for girls - with its pink floral motif patchwork design. Did you notice that combining the two names is that of Jack Hanna - does he have something to do with these sets? Matching sheets, pillows and other accessories are available also.
A favorite name-brand large retailer of bedding products has a vast selection of crib and toddler luxury bedding compared to the above. They have literally hundreds of options and thousands of combinations available for you to select from. Continuing with the nautical theme (mentioned above) is the Ahoy Mate Bedding Collection. Except the nautical theme is somewhat expanded to include whales, monkeys, palm trees on islands and more! You might want to get this set if you want your baby to be interested in conservation oceanography. This is a six piece, reasonably priced imported set.
Or, if you want your little one to develop their reading skills early on, try the CoCaLo Baby Alphabet soup luxury crib bedding set. It comes in a multi-colored patchwork design with the letters of the alphabet and animals with their names. Giraffes, whales and other amazing and eye-catching animals are depicted with their names for the education and comfort of the baby. This vibrant, full-color set is splashy, educational, imported and easily affordable.
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Despite their bear like looks, koalas are not bears at all, but rather, marsupials (an animal that carries its young in a pouch). As they can only be found in Australia, a koala bear plush is as close as most people will ever get to seeing one. Any type of soft toy collection that does not include a koala bear plush is nowhere near complete.
According to the Australia Koala Foundation, there are as few as 80,000 koalas left in the wild. They also estimate that there could even be as few as 43,000. Unfortunately, koalas are victims of severe habitat loss, domestic dog attacks, bushfires, and road accidents. Currently, there is no real legislation that is either enforced and/or effective in Australia. It is mostly due to the lack of political will to ensure there are adequate resources and implementation with police to enforce it all. Each state in which koalas reside (Queensland, New South Whales, Victoria, and South Australia) has its own legislation. In Australia, the Federal Government leaves the responsibility of protecting koalas up to each state. Each state then passes that on to local government. Local government goes on to make most of the major day to day decisions when it comes to the koalas habitat but are lacking in resources and expertise in the field to handle it all adequately. The Australian Koala Foundation firmly believes that in order to save the koala, habitat protection for the areas in which the animal lives, has got to be the number one priority.
The Queensland government, in 1994, deemed koalas as 'Common Wildlfe.' This 'label' had far-reaching implications in that it deemed the animal excluded from protection of a much higher nature that was afforded other species. Finally, in March 2004, after much back and forth from government, along with evidence supplied by the Scientific Advisory Committee, the koalas status in one part of the state was changed to 'Vulnerable.' The kolas that live in other parts of Queensland, are still listed as 'Common.'
In New South Whales, koalas were first listed in 1992 as 'Rare and Vulnerable' with an additional change to 'Vulnerable' later on. In 1995, in a rare move, Koala Habitat Protection was finally introduced - the first state to offer such specific species protection. In Victoria, on the other hand, koalas are not even listed as a threatened species. In fact, they mostly live on some islands and a few isolated mainland habitats which the government considers overpopulated [with koalas]. Koalas living on mainland Victoria, however, face the same habit loss, dog attacks and so on, as koalas in other parts of Australia.
During the fur trade in the 1920's koalas were so over-hunted, they completely disappeared in South Australia. They were re-introduced on Kangaroo Island in South Australia from Victoria and are now listed as 'Rare.'
If for no other reason than to bring ongoing awareness to the koalas plight, the purchase of a koala bear plush or two can go a long way to supporting organization such as the Australian Koala Foundation. Given it's already difficult to resist cuddly koala bear plush, how can we possibly let the real thing disappear altogether?
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Gift giving should be something personal and special to the person to whom the gift is given. Gift baskets make it easy to personalize your gift. Stuffed animals make an even greater expression of something as easy and special as a gift basket. Here are some ideas to help make it easy for you.
First, think about the person you are giving to. Are they male, female, boy or girl? What are their interests or hobbies? What would be most appreciated by the recipient? Once you have decided on an appropriate theme you can have fun selecting the items and putting together your very personalized gift basket. Now let's have some fun with these ideas.
A gift for a tea lover can be quite fun. Select a basket with an opening of about 15" and line the basket with a pair of table napkins in a gingham or country print. Then fill with an assortment of flavored teas, a pair of floral teacups, some shortbread cookies or other tea cookies, and top it off with a 12" or 18" posable plush stuffed animal bunny. Place the basket in the middle of a long strip of clear or colored cellophane (about 60") and bring the corners up to the top. Tie a colorful ribbon around the cellophane above the basket to secure it. Add a gift tag or greeting card. Now you have a very personalized gift basket to give. For a variation, select an oriental pattern of napkins and teacups and a variety of oriental teas. Top with a 12" or 18" posable panda bear stuffed animal.
Let's say you are giving to a man; is he the outdoor sportsman type or is he the type that prefers the open sea? For the outdoor type you might choose a rugged looking basket made of grapevine or willow. Then fill with a sporting or biking magazine, an assortment of energy bars or trail mix, a bottle of spring water, bug repellent and sunscreen. Now top it off with a realistic looking 12" or 18" stuffed animal bear, fox, wolf or moose. Wrap with cellophane and tie with rope or heavy twine for a more sporty look. For variation, select a zoology magazine and top the assortment with a stuffed animal lion, tiger, orangutan or polar bear. For an aquatic theme, select a fishing basket or similar wicker or reed basket; fill with a boating magazine and an assortment as above or snacks and beverages and top with a plush stuffed animal whale, dolphin or octopus.
Creating a gift basket for a child can be lots of fun. Select a basket that can be used for storing smaller toys in later. Fill with a few bananas, snacks, crayons, and zoo or jungle animal coloring books. Then add a 12" or 18" stuffed animal monkey, giraffe, tiger or lion. Wrap and tie with colorful ribbons.
These are just a few of the endless possibilities of personalized gift baskets you can create by adding plush stuffed animals. Let your imagination run wild and have fun giving gift baskets!
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Jumbo stuffed animals are large, life-like toys created especially for animal lovers and for those who love to buy them as collectibles. Stuffed animals can also be called playthings, but then again it depends upon how each individual would want to treat it. But it's true that with the new age definition of toys, stuffed animals find their place easily under both categories i.e. toys and collectibles.
Jumbo stuffed animals can be gifted to children, and adults too. If they are animal lovers and like one particular animal, then you don't have to think twice to pick up that huge life size stuffed animal as a gift for them. One can compare the jumbo animal toys with an Ashton Drake doll that are again considered more as collectibles than toys. Of course it's a different aspect though, that those collectors can be children and adults both. Ashton Drake Dolls and Jumbo stuffed animals are similar in the manner that both are life sized and are meant to look real or at least close to real and both fall in the category of toys as well as collectibles. However these collectibles are mostly used as show case items and they are bought in pursuit of a hobby and interest.
It's true that every child wants at least one life size stuffed animal in his or her collection of toys. Mostly children prefer huge stuffed teddy bears in various colors and forms. Though you can find jumbo sized stuffed toys in a toy shop it's unlikely that you will see all the available variety under this category. If you are planning to buy a big life size stuffed animal and you want it be special then exploring the websites of the manufacturers of stuffed toys would be a better option. You can look at the available range and moreover, you will also have the convenience of the toy being shipped to your place.
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Though initially these large stuffed animals were limited to few wild animals like teddy bear, pandas, tigers and lions, they have now outgrown your imagination. You name it and you have it, the available variety in the market now include Jumbo sized stuffed farm animals like horse, sheep etc, aquatic animals like whales, sharks, frogs etc, pet animals like cats, dogs etc.
In case you don't find what you are looking for, then there are shops and manufacturers that can custom make the animal you want. Here the charges can be a little extra as it requires special ordering and designing but, at the same time, you also have the advantage of customizing the animal to your requirement or taste. You can choose the color, size and also the position (i.e. sitting or standing) of the animal. It's ideal to go for a custom make jumbo stuffed animal if you would want to buy it as a once-in-a-lifetime collectible for yourself or a special toy for your child. Even if you would like to gift it to an animal lover, say a shark lover, then custom made stuffed animals would be a great idea.
Everyone Loves Jumbo Stuffed Animals
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One animal that you do not see a lot of stuffed animals of would be whales. There are probably a lot of reasons for this, but they are an animal that some children really like. That has led to companies like My Pillow Pets creating a My Pillow Pets Splashy Whale. This fun item is becoming really popular with children because of its great looks, and it uniqueness. Here is the basic information you will need to know about this item to decide if you would be interested in purchasing one or not.
For starters, the look of this item is fantastic. The body is mostly black with a couple of white patches on it. It has some nice looking fins and a smiling face that kids seem to like. The material it is made from is also very important. It is made from a very soft plush material which kids love, and it also makes this item very soft and cuddly. Those are two things kids love to see in a stuffed animal.
The big thing that kids love about My Pillow Pets is that they can be both a pillow pet and a stuffed animal at the same time. This occurs because of some Velcro on the bottom of the stuffed animal which when attached creates the stuffed animal look. When that Velcro is undone, the stuffed animal instantly turns into a flat pillow that children love to use. This is a simple but unique concept that has really garnered a lot of support, and made these items very popular.
As for other important information, the My Pillow Pets Splashy Whale is for children ages three and up. There are a few small parts on this stuffed animal, so it is always important to check the recommend ages. This item is also machine washable, which I know parents like because these items do tend to get dirty. They are also very reasonably priced, and an item that is going to last a long time because they are durable. Those are all great factors for parents looking to purchase a stuffed animal.
All of these great qualities have added up to make this one of the more popular items currently on the toy market. These are gift idea for most children, and something that parents do not mind spending a little extra money on. So if you are looking for the perfect stuffed animal for a child you know, this might be one of the best options for you to look at.
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12" Killer Whale Plush Stuffed Toy
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Orca Whale Peek-A-Boo Plush Pillow 19" by Fiesta
Peek-A-Boo Plush is a pillow that unzips and becomes a stuffed animal. Unzip again, and the animal becomes a pillow. Soft fabrics and Fiesta features novelty plush and cool toys ? fun stuff and timeless favorite toys that will provide hours of enjoyment. Fiesta stuffed animals and toys soothe, comfort, and encourage creative play.
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