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Stuffed Animal Safety

What Teddy Isn't Telling You

By Renee Roberson

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It Takes Two
Stuffed bear "B" has been through a lot in the past three years, including a four-day stint at a gas station where he was accidentally left in route to a family beach trip. Wood and her husband told Andersen that "B" was out shopping. When he was finally rescued, Wood remembers how strongly he smelled of cigarette smoke.

When purchasing a stuffed toy you think your child may rely on for comfort, Wood now recommends buying two identical toys and stashing one for emergencies and cleaning purposes, something Haggerty regrets she didn't do. That way if one is lost, a replacement is easily available.

It also makes coordinating cleaning efforts a whole lot easier, as your child will never have to be without their toy during routine cleanings. One of Wood's friends did just that, secretly, and her son doesn't even know that two versions of the lovey exist. In Haggerty's case, she and her mother have both searched high and low for a duplicate teddy bear for Jack but there are none to be found.

There is no reason why you can't tuck a teddy bear in with your child at bedtime as long as you take the appropriate measures to keep it germ and allergen free. Treat the toy with the same care as you treat your child, and everyone in your home will be happier and healthier because of it.

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