Why do we need plush toys

Plush toy, it gives us a desire of holding onto it the moment when we hear this name. With the increasing pressure in our lives, this traditional toy has ushered in a new development— Custom plush toy.

The rapid development of the plush toy customization industry is based on 3 reasons.

First, a plush toy can make people feel relaxed. Plush dolls are mostly made of cute images, the materials are soft and fuzzy, which is why this toy can be so popular years after years.

Second, as an image representative of the enterprise, custom plush toy can bring people closer by eliminating the sense of distance, which is also very beneficial for the enterprise to expand its customers.

Third, with plush toy customization we can design multiple styles of plush toys, which can meet the requirements of different customers.

Many enterprises have customized toys designed by themselves, so that through customization, they can realize mass production of enterprises' plush toys. 

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Why plush toys are so popular? Why do people need plush toys? 

1. STUFFED ANIMALS BRING A SENSE OF SECURITY

It’s probably not surprising that adults use stuffed animals and loveys in much the same way that children do; they offer a sense of security during times of change. These are referred to as “comfort objects,” or “transitional objects,” and they can help us feel a greater sense of security when moving from one life stage to another, or even from one job or one house to another. According to Margaret Van Ackeren, licensed therapist, “In most instances, adults sleep with childhood stuffed animals because it brings them a sense of security and reduces negative feelings, such as loneliness and anxiety.” That sense of security is important when things are in flux, helping us navigate change more successfully.

2. STUFFED ANIMALS HELP EASE LONELINESS

The modern world can feel lonely and alienating for adults, even when we’re surrounded by people. In fact, there’s evidence that even as we become more and more linked together by the internet, we may be getting lonelier. Humans are social creatures, and we suffer without the company of others. While stuffed animals cannot completely replace the social role that other humans play in our lives, they can help ease feelings of loneliness and alienation, helping us cope with the interconnected and lonely modern world.

3. STUFFED ANIMALS IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH

Live animals have been gaining visibility as a therapeutic tool, but did you know that stuffed animals can help in a lot of the same ways that live animals do? According to one study, stuffed animals helped patients with disorganized attachment styles form secure attachments and even rebuild impaired attachment bonds. Being able to build secure emotional attachments can help people live richer, happier lives. According to Dr. Aniko Dunn, stuffed animals are “recommended in psychotherapy and for people suffering from PTSD, bipolar and other mental disorders.”  What an incredible gift!

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4. STUFFED ANIMALS CAN HELP US GRIEVE

Stuffed animals can represent a connection to a loved one that has passed, giving us a path through the grieving process and easing the feeling of loss that accompanies the death of someone close to us. In fact, you can order Memory Bears, a stuffed teddy bear sewn with the clothing of your deceased friend or family member, in order to connect you more firmly to your memories of that person. You can grieve with a stuffed animal without worrying about judgment or censure, and they offer a constant source of comfort.

5. STUFFED ANIMALS HELP US HEAL FROM TRAUMA

Stuffed animals are used in some kinds of therapy! Stuffed animals can be useful in some kinds of “re-parenting,” in which a trauma survivor learns to care for and love the stuffed animal (and eventually themselves) to recover from traumatic experiences in childhood. This can increase happiness and self-esteem in the trauma sufferer, and decrease feelings of self-loathing. According to Rose M. Barlow, Professor of Psychology at Boise State University, “Animals, live or stuffed, can aid therapy for both children and adults by providing a way to experience and express emotions, a feeling of unconditional support, and grounding.” She extends this to those who are healing from trauma resulting from childhood neglect or abuse. 

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With the continuous opening and progress of people's minds, a monotonous toy form can no longer meet people's needs, more and more unique ideas float around in our brains, we have our own thoughts. People no longer wants to follow others' steps, we want something that belongs just to us.

Kids who want to hug their favorite book character? A mascot which represents your team? A logo that stays on the wall? We can bring all of them alive with custom plush toys. World famous business master Woerle said, " if the name and logo is your face to be remembered by people, the custom plush toys are your hands to seize other people hands and create the emotional connection. ”

An entreprise can use them to create brand loyalty and recognition, or as a unique promotional gift. By making the mascot into a plush toy, we can concretize a concept, everyone wants to share it's luck by approaching it. A custom plush toy means something special to someone or a group of people, it's not just any toy, there is a story behind every custom plush toy.

What's more, it's not only the moment when you get the final product, but also the whole production process is enjoyable, the waiting, the anticipation, which add more experience feeling during the process. 

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If you wonder how the custom-stuffed animals are made, please follow my step to uncover it's production process mysteries. The production process of custom plush toys are mainly divided into the following steps: 

1. Samples Design

The professional designers make the drawings according to the draft or the picture of the design. At the same time, the designers will make the pattern and set the type. Meanwhile, The exact size and price of plush toys will be calculated accurately. The material options for custom plush toys are numerous and varied, including different kinds of fabrics and cottons. What’s more, the small gadgets of the plush toys are also be customized. The materials are non-toxic and environment-friendly to ensure the better quality.

2. Cutting Accurately

We will try our best to ensure the good quality by using the cutting bed with the most advanced technology. Moreover, the professional cutter carry out the cutting process to avoid the hair leakage.

3. Sewing and Embroidery

Embroidery staffs are experienced in custom plush toys for many years. The embroidery products are vivid and lovely.

4. Cotton Filling

Each custom plush toy is made of high-quality PP cotton with the most advanced cotton filling machine, which is non-toxic and environmentally friendly. We can make a promise that no shoddy; cotton used in our products.

5. Splicer Sewing

The most advanced computer sewing machine is chosen to sew the body part and strengthen patchwork quality to avoid holes. Every stitch of a plush toy is fine and complete, so there is no need to worry about the hole cracks.

6. Shape Hackling

Teasing each plush toy and removing sundries by hand. In addition, blowing down the entire pile with a high pressure air pump to make the plush toys clean and tidy.

7. Needle Detection

Every plush toy must be tested by a needle detector. The aim of it is to check whether the fine needles are left in the plush toys to avoid safe accident.

8. Packaging and Shipping

Packaging and shipping are based on the requirements of customers. This is the whole process of customizing plush toys. There is no doubt that each plush toy owns his/her unique story. No matter he/she is happy or sad , the existence value will come along with him/her forever.

If you would like to possess your own custom stuffed animals, please click the following link and share your story with us. 

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