So if you have a cuddly pal to cherish, these Sunderland Echo photo memories from 1986 to 2014 might just be up your street.
9. Busy in Hetton Park
It was busy at the Teddy Bear's picnic in Hetton Park in August 2007. | se
10. Picnic time in Peterlee
It's the annual teddy bears picnic at Helford Road Pavilion, Peterlee in 2010. In the picture are Ebony McAvoy, Maizee Culley and Anya Gilfoyle. | se
11. On show in 2012
The third Sunderland City Fairtrade Fair at the Museum and Winter Gardens was held in 2012. Festival organiser Yvonne Ewington and the Mayor of Sunderland Cllr Iain Kay were joined by one of the Teddy Bears from a museum exhibition. | se
12. Alyssa has fun
Alyssa Carling aged 3 enjoying the Teddy Bear's Picnic Day at Pennywell Early Years Centre. It was held in 2013 to celebrate the school being given a Healthy Eating Award for Early Years. | se