My Treasure Ted
The perfect companion for people living with sensory needs
Here at Bean Bear Factory, we have created the perfect companion to help reduce anxiety. My Treasure Ted® is suitable for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s or a variety of extra sensory needs including autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). Suitable for ages 3 years+.
My Treasure Ted
Meet our gentle companion, a plush friend crafted with care to offer a world of comfort. Made from super-soft fabric and thoughtfully filled with beans, it embraces your loved one with a soothing, weighted feel—perfect for easing moments of anxiety.
My Treasure Ted® features stimulating fidget elements, each chosen to engage the senses and bring a sense of calm:
Crinkle ears for a touch of auditory delight.
Satin tags, providing a soothing tactile experience.
Pocket with a mirror, offering a simple yet captivating visual interaction.
Satin ribbons, providing a variety of textures to soothe the soul.
Worry beads, designed to bring comfort through gentle movement.
Small pocket on its bottom, ready to safeguard personal treasures. Slip in a cherished photograph or a heartfelt letter to spark conversations and reflections of the past.
Additional information
Length of bear is 45 cm - the length of an average newborn baby
Weight of bear is approx 1.3kg
Suitable only for ages 3 years+
Manufactured to comply with all relevant EN71, CE, UKCA safety standards for European and UK market; ISO8124 and ASTM F963 for America and RoW. All materials are EN71 verified and do not contain any AZO dyes.
Why choose My Treasure Ted?
My Treasure Ted® is more than just a teddy bear. Designed for individuals with various sensory needs, our plush bear stimulates the senses, fostering relaxation and connection.
Research shows that soft toy animals can have great benefits for people with dementia, autism or many other extra-sensory conditions. Designed to stimulate one or more of the senses, they can promote feelings of relaxation and pleasure, and are considered a form of therapy – not merely ‘playing’ with a toy.
According to Dementia UK, ‘caring’ for a doll or soft toy can give people with dementia a renewed sense of purpose and help them connect with the outside world. Autism Speaks also found that these types of toys benefit children on the spectrum by helping them engage with their senses, provide feedback to their sensory systems, and regulate their sensory needs.
I have personal experience of a parent being diagnosed with vascular dementia. I understand the challenges of supporting the changing behaviour of someone with this condition.
Even the usually pleasant experience of buying a gift for mum became stressful. Long internet searches proved fruitless. Would she lose a pretty necklace? Would a new blouse be ignored? Choosing a gift for mum became harder as her symptoms progressed. I felt frustrated - I still wanted to buy her nice things but couldn’t find much that would be of use to her. So, I got to work designing a teddy bear that would be particularly suitable for people living with dementia.
My main aim was to create an appealing bear that could offer comfort with cuddles and various fidget activities. Secondly, I wanted to provide more gift choices to people who are affected by someone with a diagnosis of dementia, or conditions with extra sensory needs.
As a result, My Treasure Ted® was born – my personal legacy to my dear late mum.
Tricia x
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