Jellycat Bartholomew Bear – a modern take on the iconic teddy bear

Teddy bears have been a staple for comfort and companionship for over 120 years.

The term ‘teddy bear’ was first introduced in 1902 after Theodore ‘Teddy’ Roosevelt refused to cull a bear cub on a hunting trip. In those days, they were rather stiff and tended to be constructed from items like split pins, washers, and bolts to allow for limited articulation!

Jellycat’s Bartholomew Bear is different, however. He is a very different bear from his prim-and-proper ancestors, but he still brings hours of cuddles and friendship in his newly imagined form.

Find out how, thanks to the team at Jeremy’s Home Store!

How is Bartholomew Bear different from a traditional teddy?

Thanks to advances in materials and construction methods, and the rise of mass production, the teddy bears we give now as gifts look quite different from the traditional teddy bears of old.

And this Jellycat bear is no different! He differs in three main ways:

Soft and squishy support

Unlike the rigid and stiff bears of the past, Jellycat Bartholomew Bear is touchably soft and just the right texture for supportive cuddles you can really melt into.

Ideal for supporting you while you recline in bed or travel in the car, but soft enough to boost the comfy factor wherever you are, nothing compares to the Jellycat mix of polyester fibres and PE beans.

Gently rounded limbs

The teddies of 100 years ago had long, graceful limbs with visible seams along the arms, legs, and torso.

Contrastingly, Jellycat Bartholomew Bear is chubby, round, and much smaller in proportion, much like the bear cub who inspired it all.

Similarly, as well as being plushie and plump, Bartholomew appears gently slouched compared to the tall and upright bears of a few generations ago.

Snout sizes

With the intention of being more lifelike, older bears can have longer and more structured snouts.

While much more anatomically correct, it does somewhat decrease the cute factor of our bear besties.

Jellycat sacrifices long, lifelike snouts and instead offers a range of bear sizes – ideal for giving absolutely everyone a brand-new bear just the right size for them. Choose between the following Jellycat bear sizes:

Jellycat toys – the very modern reimagining of what soft toys can be

Cuddly toys from the past were beloved and brought camaraderie to children who needed it across the globe.

But, compared to the kooky, imaginative, and incredibly varied range of characters we have access to now, plushie pals have come a long way.

As pioneers in this field, Jellycat toys include sushi and sandwiches, coffee cups and arctic foxes – and much more – you really can invest in any character that tickles your fancy.

Order with peace of mind from official Jellycat suppliers

With free delivery over £30, secure checkouts, and fast, tracked delivery from Royal Mail, ordering from Jeremy’s Home Store can be stress-free and give customers real peace of mind.

So, if you want to submit an order for Jellycat Bartholomew Bear, or any other character, but need assistance, you can speak to the team on 01892 525 976 or email us at online@jeremyshomestore.co.uk, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

Bartie Bear could be snuggling in beside you before you know it!