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Often parents hesitate at buying certain kinds of toys – like teddy bear toys – for their children because they are afraid of what kind of allergic reaction the child might have to one of the bears. Despite this trepidation, the fact is that parents can buy bears for children fairly easily thanks to the fact that there are some teddy bears especially made for children who suffer from allergies.

A parent who wants to buy teddy bear toys for a child with allergies should:

• Understand the science – A parent must first understand the severity of a child’s allergies and make sure all of the allergies have been identified. For example, some children have allergic reactions to mold, pollen, dander, dust mites or all of the above.

• Hypoallergenic materials – The teddy bear toys that are ultimately purchased for a child with allergies should be made of hypoallergenic ingredients. This means that these bears are not nearly as easily found as the bears in most toy stores are. There are two bears created by Manhattan Toys – Barton Bear and Oatmeal Bear – that are sold specifically to benefit the Allergy and Asthma Network.

• Durability is important – When one of these bears is chosen, it is important that the bear is well made and durable. Children who are allergic need to have teddy bear toys that can be washed often and hold up to the wear and tear of being washed.

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