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Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Stuffed Animal, Medium, 10 inches - Teddy Bear Plush - Soft and Huggable - Classic Children's Gift

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Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Stuffed Animal, Medium, 10 inches - Teddy Bear Plush - Soft and Huggable - Classic Children's Gift

4.8 · 550 reviews

The Jellycat Bartholomew Bear is a classic, no-frills teddy in Jellycat's signature ultra-soft plush, sized at a huggable 10 inches with a weighted bottom so he sits up on his own. He has rounded ears, warm bead eyes, and a suede nose, wearing nothing but his own plush brown coat, which makes him a timeless pick for baby showers, birthdays, or simply just-because gifts across every age.

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Highlights

  • Signature Jellycat ultra-soft plush fur from nose to tail, with a suede-textured nose for tactile contrast
  • Weighted, bead-filled bottom and paws that let him sit upright on a shelf or bed
  • Measures 10.2 x 4.7 x 3.1 inches, about 8.7 inches tall when seated
  • Multi-layered, hand-finished construction typical of Jellycat's premium plush line
  • Tested to ASTM safety standards, suitable as a gift from newborn through adult collectors

About Jellycat Bartholomew Bear Stuffed Animal, Medium, 10 inches - Teddy Bear Plush - Soft and Huggable - Classic Children's Gift

Jellycat has been designing whimsical, deeply textured plush since 1999, and Bartholomew Bear is one of the brand's longest-running favorites, a classic teddy silhouette built with dense, gossamer-soft fur and hand-finished detailing. Every Jellycat animal goes through multiple layers of stitching and stuffing so the proportions feel deliberate rather than mass-produced, which is part of why parents recognize the brand on sight in nurseries and on baby registries.

This is the plain, classic version of Bartholomew, no costume, no accessory, just the bear in his own brown coat. That simplicity is the point: because he isn't dressed as anything in particular, he works as a first teddy bear for a newborn, a get-well or sympathy gift, a graduation keepsake, or an adult's shelf companion, without looking like he was picked for a themed nursery or a specific age bracket. Reviewers describe the 10 inch Medium size as genuinely plush and chubby rather than flat, with enough weight in the base that he sits up on a dresser instead of flopping over.

Because the fabric is dense and multi-layered, this bear holds its shape well over years of hugging, which is why several reviewers mention buying it for milestones, graduations, new babies, get-well-soon gifts, rather than as a throwaway toy. It ships in Jellycat's simple branded packaging, so it also works well as a wrapped gift without much extra effort.

Specs

BrandJellycat Store
Recommended ageall

The Honest Take

What We Like and What We Don't

What we like

  • Ultra-soft, dense plush that reviewers describe as some of the softest they have felt
  • Weighted base lets him sit upright unsupported, good for shelf display or bedside
  • Neutral, undressed design works for any age or occasion, not tied to a specific holiday or theme
  • ASTM safety tested, appropriate as a newborn's first stuffed animal
  • Holds up well over time thanks to Jellycat's multi-layer construction

What holds it back

  • Costs noticeably more than typical mass-market teddy bears; one reviewer took a star off calling it very expensive for a stuffed animal
  • Runs a bit smaller and chubbier than the 10 inch dimension implies, a compact snuggle size rather than a tall display bear, per longtime Jellycat buyers

Is This For You?

Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This

Get it if…

you want a classic, no-costume teddy bear that works for practically any gift occasion, from a new baby to a graduation to a simple thinking-of-you present, and you're fine paying a premium for genuinely soft, well-built Jellycat construction.

Skip it if…

you're shopping strictly by budget and want the biggest plush for the least money, or if you specifically want a bear with a costume, outfit, or character theme rather than the plain classic look.

The verdict

If you want a simple, high-quality teddy bear that isn't tied to a specific age, holiday, or theme, the Medium Bartholomew Bear earns its reputation as a Jellycat bestseller: soft, well-built, and equally at home as a nursery shelf keepsake or an adult's bookshelf companion. It costs more than a typical plush from a big-box toy aisle, but reviewers consistently say the quality justifies it for a gift meant to last.

What Real Buyers Say

5.0

Best purchase ever! So adorable and soft, the quality is amazing!

United States

5.0

Purchased for my daughter's 5th grade graduation. She loved it. He's so soft and squishy.

United States

5.0

Just what I wanted for my new granddaughter. Just the right size, lovely and cuddly. Excellent purchase.

United Kingdom

Frequently Asked Questions

How big is the Medium Bartholomew Bear?

The Medium size measures about 10.2 by 4.7 by 3.1 inches, with a sitting height of roughly 8.7 inches, so it's a compact, huggable size rather than an oversized floor bear.

Is this bear safe for a newborn?

Yes, it's tested to ASTM safety requirements, and many reviewers specifically buy it as a first teddy bear for a new baby or as a baby shower gift.

Does this bear wear any clothing or accessories?

No, this is the plain classic Bartholomew Bear with just his own plush brown coat. The version with a bathrobe accessory is a separate listing.

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