Made in USA Teddy Bears & Stuffed Animals
Shopping for a birthday, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or a special occasion? An American-made stuffed animal or teddy bear shows a child—or that special someone—you care. After all, “Teddy” bears were born in the USA! So, browse the list below, and find your next Made in USA teddy bear.
Shop Made in USA Teddy Bears & Stuffed Animals
- American Bear Factory (via MadeinUSAForever.com) — From teddy bears to goats to lizards, American Bear Factory offers a plethora of stuffed animals, as well as custom options. Snuggles measures 15″ high, but you can also find owls, elephants, and frogs!
Made in USA Teddy Bears: Snuggles (Price: $31.95)
- EmBears — Handmade in St. Lawrence County, New York, EmBears offers Baby Safe bears with embroidered eyes. Or, for children above the age of 3, browse Bare Bears (without outfits). Lazy River Bear measures 16″ tall while Opossum measures 10″ nose to tail.
EmBears: Lazy River Bear (Price: $30)
EmBears: Opossum (Price: $15)
You can also work with EmBears to make Memory Bears from a loved one’s uniform or clothing item. For something different, check out the longer-haired, exotic Moon Bears (includes a donation to “Animals Asia to help . . . rescue Moon Bears from farms in China and Vietnam”).
- Trouble the Dog — Designed to bring comfort to kids dealing with nightmares, illness, or other difficult times. This keepsake stuffed dog measures 18″ high and is made entirely in America.
Trouble the Dog Plush (Price: $54.95)
- Vermont Teddy Bear — Not all Vermont Teddy Bears are American-made. However, the Classic Teddy Bears are still handmade in Vermont using domestic and imported materials. Keep an eye on the description for a “Handmade in Vermont, USA” label.
Vermont Teddy Bear: 15″ Classic Bow-Tie Bear (Price: $54.99)
Made in USA Stuffed Animal Collectibles
- Denizens Plush — Monsters need hugs too! Denizens Plus offers unique stuffed animals from another world (or perhaps a parallel dimension?). Handmade in Winston Salem, NC, toys like Crispus are sure to attract attention on your bookshelf. Comes with his own cape.
Denizens Plush: Crispus (Price: $70)
- Fluffmonger — While not for young children, Fluffmonger’s premium collectible stuffed animals vary in availability. But, you can make your own with a kit!
handcrafted in Greensboro, NC, using organic, eco-friendly, and ethically produced materials
Fluffmonger Plush Collectibles: Organic Stuffed Raccoon with Beaver
Fluffmonger Plush Collectibles: Organic Stuffed Corgi
More Made in USA Toys Please!
Check out my Made in USA List for more made in America toys and other goods. Here’s just a taste!
So disappointed to find out that the Vermont Teddy Bear and the Bear Factory buy the already made shells from China and stuff them in the USA. Spoke to both companies today. False advertising as far as I am concerned. I would like to find a teddy bear made in the USA from cloth to bear. Don’t believe that there is such a toy!!! So Sad!!!
Gosh, Sharon! That’s a bummer if true, but perhaps not surprising since almost all of Vermont Teddy Bears are not made in the USA. As you likely know, the company cannot label “Made in USA” with shells made elsewhere. As is, for the classic bears, they’re claiming “Handmade in Vermont, USA using the softest fur we can get our paws on and 100% recycled stuffing.” Hmm… :/ You might want to check out Stuffington Bear, which does label “Made in USA.” That opens them up to lawsuits if they were trying any of the funny business you’re mentioning. I think you can still buy Stuffington Bears from MadeinUSAForever.com. EmBears also looks pretty legit, but let me know if you find otherwise. At least in EmBears case, the owner appears to be making the bears herself. And, if you can “bear” to buy a dog instead, Trouble’s your clear Made in USA choice.
Thank you. So hard to find anything made in America.
Just came across this string. I believe that Vermont teddy bear has one line of bears completely made in the USA. Here is the link: https://www.vermontteddybear.com/teddy-bears/classic-teddy-bears
The bears are made in the US but use “imported materials”, probably the fur. But the bears are made here.
I was just going to order a teddy bear from the Vermont teddy bear when I noticed that their materials come from China. Definitely false advertising will not be buying from them at all.
Very disappointing that Vermont Teddy is pushing that almost Made in USA seller market, but clearly stating in pages their product is just buying goods from China. I am all set with buying anything from them. Thank you so much for this page. I always go with Made in USA goods, as I have no interest in helping other nations economy’s over my own. Stay strong.
Try this site:
https://www.bigplush.com/made-in-usa/?sort=bestselling&limit=100&mode=4
Thanks for the tip, Ryan!
Does anyone know where I can get a custom stuffed animal made/produced here in the USA
Most of the Etsy options (US shop locations, handmade) are personalized with embroidery but not necessarily custom. Woodland Whimsies in Missouri accepts custom orders. It might be tough to get one by Christmas, but you could ask!
Article: https://www.laduenews.com/front-and-center/business/these-missouri-made-bespoke-baby-dolls-and-stuffed-animals-make-the-perfect-holiday-gift/article_f48573f8-49aa-11ec-84a1-638fb166fb08.html
Shop: https://www.woodlandwhimsies.shop/
These are awesome! I like the creativity. Thanks for sharing.
I too was disappointed that the Vermont Teddy Bears listed as “made in America buys their shells from China. I don’t buy anything made in China.