Sharon Lauer

It’s the single hardest job in the world. There is no formal education for it. It has no monetary value. Availability must be 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It is also the most important job anyone has ever had.

For over 100 years the name Gund has been synonomous with quality, baby-safe plush products. The oldest and leading soft toy manufacturer in the United States, the Gund story is one of a family owned-business leading the industry in quality, safety...

In 1847 in a small town in Giengen, Germany a baby girl was born. She was named Margaret Steiff. Her childhood vigor was cut short when she contracted polio at the age of 2.

It's hard to find someone who hasn't had a special toy. Seems everyone has had a special friend that's been with them forever, listening and comforting them. For many that friend came in the form of a TEDDY BEAR.