Steiff Cosy Friends - Steiff Stuffed Animals

Margarete Steiff, founder of Steiff Bears, started her company in 1880. She beat all odds at the time by building a successful business, as she was confined to a wheelchair as a result of polio. Despite her handicap, she ultimately molded one of the most successful (and enduring) high-quality toy companies in the world. Her motto which has been followed for the entire company's life was "Only the best is good enough for children." After 125 years in business, this company continues to thrive and its products are in as much demand by children and collectors as they have ever been.

The Steiff Bears "Button in Ear" trademark truly distinguishes each and every teddybear and stuffed animal as a symbol of ultimate quality for toys. The "Button In Ear" trademark was invented in 1904 by Franz Steiff, one of Margarete's nephews, to distinguish Steiff bears from all others. Since 1904, each and every piece that Steiff Bears has produced has the Steiff trademark button attached to its left ear. Additionally, each Steiff Cosy Friend piece has a colorful and distinctive red and yellow tag sewn on his/her chest, and each Steiff Baby stuffed animal comes with a removable hang tag. (We recommend removing this hang tag before giving to baby.)

Steiff Cosy Friends - Steiff Stuffed Animals Collection is comprised of beautifully designed, ultra-soft stuffed toys that are a great value. Steiff Cosy Friends - Steiff Stuffed Animals Collection is comprised of two major lines - "Steiff Cosy" and "Steiff Baby". Within the "Steiff Cosy" line there are several categories: Pets and Farm Animals; Teddybears; and Wild Animals. All Steiff Baby items are made from the softest plush and are fully washable.

All of Steiff's soft stuffed items are brought to you with the traditional twin Steiff Bear's legacies of both quality and design. Each item is durable, washable and manufactured for many years of fun and play. No child's nursery, bedroom, or playroom should be without one of Steiff's Cosy Friends. Truly a friend for life. . .