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Genesis Toys, the same people who brought you my Friend Cayla delivers a little friend for your little ones! My Friend Teddy is a cute and cuddly teddy bear, but this little guy is not your traditional plush bear, Teddy actually can be used as an interactive development tool for your little ones.
The very first step is of course downloading the free app which I recommend to do download on a tablet as opposed to being downloaded onto a smart phone just because it is a large file ( I did however, install the app on my Android phone).
Easy to use app
The app is really easy to use and right at the start you are asked to select which Teddy you have as there are 3 different My Friend Teddy Interactive Teddy Bears to choose from. Once you have selected the proper Teddy, and agree to terms and condition , you are prompted to fill out a questionnaire about your kids…questions like kids name, age, their best friend, their nick name….You get the idea.
The purpose of these questionnaires is so that My Friend Teddy can do its job as an interactive toy and have things to talk about with the kids.
Tell Teddy what he needs to know
Filling out these questions however is optional as Teddy can interact with your kids without them. Teddy however has a lot of different options and ways to be a very entertaining game partner…It actually took me by surprise when I turned him on and he went off saying: Everything looks funny upside down, I don’t like to be upside down, turn me over please…I had him upside down because I was turning him on! That was very funny and amusing I thought.
After following his request and turning him over, he was all giggles and laughs and asked for hugs. At this point I had not yet make a Bluetooth connection between Teddy and the app, so you know that even if you are somewhere with no Bluetooth connection, your kids can still play and enjoy their little cuddly friend.
There are different settings that you can access through the app, like for example volume and how frequently Teddy talks to you. Teddy can also adjust to your child’s level and has three different levels based on your child’s age, Teddy can grow with your kids.
One other thing I really liked is that through the app, you can actually add friends and family members and the app will ask you a complete set of questions for each avatar ….Six in total.
Pairing The My Friend Teddy with my phone, was really easy, and once the pairing is complete, you have access to even more features….Teddy can tell you one of three different stories or sing you a song, play games, (there are 3 different games that your child can play with Teddy).
Let me not forget our Spanish or French Canadian friends, because Teddy is multilingual
My friend Teddy can talk in three different languages including: English, Spanish and French. I have all the intention that my little munchkin speaks both English and Spanish so I really like this feature.
Battery operated
Teddy needs 3 AAA batteries that are not included with the bear and is available at Walmart. Teddy is a great option this holiday season for kids 1 year old and up. Teddy has a retail price and of $39.99.
Win it:
Genesis Toys has kindly offered one lucky Born 2 Impress reader, the chance to win a free My Friend Teddy interactive toy!
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I learned that this wonderful teddy can tell stories! It is by far one of the nicest toys I have looked into so far! This toy would be for my son and he would absolutely love it. All of his favorite toys are animals and Elmo. Is Elmo an animal? This toy is better than the parrot we had when I was a child.
Teddy can actually play games with kids! That would be interesting for my youngest nephew; he loves games! I also like that Teddy can interact with the child & ask questions that relate specifically to the child.
I am a mom of a large family. I have young kids and even younger grandkids. This would go to my youngest granddaughter. I learned from the website what the voice sounds like for this teddy.
I work for the Commonwealth and each year our department purchase for children in Children, Youth and Family department. This year we have taken 75 children to purchase for. These children may be in foster care or are in families that need help… I will use My Friend Teddy for one of these children. Thank you!
So very cute! I learned that Teddy can learn and remember facts about your child. The parents put in childs favorite character, color and other info, that is so awesome. My little nephew would love this. This is such a great educational toy.
I learned that it has a program called viloet that scan for offensive words and a list of not to be used, so if Teddy is hacked your child wont be affected that way.
I would give it to my granddaughter.
I learned that the bear is highly interactive to capture the childs attention. Also fun that he speaks different languages. I like that it grows with your child too
Teddy can be used online or offline.He speaks different languages. Teddy talks, giggles, and laughs.His app allows you to personalize what he says.
I learned that I can get the app from the Google Play Store and that I can set it’s features to speak in different languages! That’s great since we are a bilingual family. My grand daughter would receive it.
I learned that parents can customize their child’s favorite characters, family names, and birthdays, and My Friend Teddy will incorporate them into his engaging interactive and storytelling dialogue. I would gift this to my little brother, who is just the perfect age for this toy!
I learned that parents can customize their child’s favorite characters, family names, and birthdays, and My Friend Teddy will incorporate them into his engaging interactive and storytelling dialogue. I would gift this to my little brother. He is the perfect age for this toy!
I like that Teddy helps play games like doing a puzzle. I have a special little one that would love to have Teddy to cuddle and play with.
Teddy is an interactive toy that can be played with on- and off-line.
Teddy uses a kid-safe software that protects from offensive or sensitive words and images. You can even block specific words.
Teddy speaks in different languages! How exciting!
I really like how interactive this bear is. If I won, I would give this to my daughter. She loves her teddies!
I love that he works offline as well as online and speaks in several languages. My grandson would love him
I learned that the Teddy tells stories. This would be great. Our granddaughter would be the one to receive the Teddy.
I like that it is customized for your child. Also I like that it has activities. My grandson would love this teddy!
I love that Teddy has so many intellectual abilities. I would give him to my daughter. She is an only child with no friends or family nearby and could benefit from the social aspects of this toy. I also love that it can speak on different languages! That could help with teaching her a second language early on!
I learned that you can customize Teddy with your child’s specific information and that Teddy speaks different languages. I would give teddy to my 2 year old granddaughter to help her with language skills and help her learn a 2nd language early on.
He can learn and rememeber fact (so cool!), he can speak different languages, AMAZING!!
I didn’t realize it could learn and memorize facts – thats pretty cool and if I won it I would definitely give it to my soon to be born child
I’m really looking forward to trying out this toy. I like the interactive elements and the commercials and ads make it look very high tech. I have an iPad and I’d like to sync it up for the extra features
I’d give to my son. I learned that Teddy is a fun, interactive bear. Who is also educational as well.
Perfect for either of my grand children. Interactive and educational is an added benefit.
May have to purchase an extra bear. Not sure if my grand kids will want to share.
They are simply adorable.
I learned that My Friend Teddy is suitable for children aged 2+. I’d like to get this to my daughter for her third birthday in November.
I learned that My Friend Teddy is fun for both boys and girls to play with. The conversations are completely appropriate and intended for a boy or a girl. My niece would absolutely love this.
I learned that you can program him with your choice of level of counting, language and games for learning.
I learned you can make a photo album of your family. teddy will also read to your child. I think my son would love the various games teddy can play as well.
My Grandaughter needs a friend she can intereact with she’s really shy
I learned that Teddy speaks in different languages. This little guy is just perfect for a child where the parents can adjust learning levels appropriately as the child develops. I would give this to my mom’s neighbor since she has a baby and they are such a nice young couple.
Teddy grows with your child. I like that it works online and offline. It speaks different languages.
i learned that Teddy will learn all about your child! I would get this for my son Isaac!
I have learned that the teddy grows with the child. I would love to give this to my nephew for his birthday next month. He really likes cozy stuffed animals and this one seems extra special.
I learned how adorable Teddy is and how he interacts with your child and has a app you can download for free. I have a little grandson who will be 2 in March and he still doesn’t talk, he finally started walking, so I think that this Teddy would be an asolutely item for him to learn with, especially with the app that knows him and talk to him, We have alot of learning toys with colors and shapes to try and help him but I think he would sure love Teddy, thanks again for another great giveaway.
Parents are able to customize child specific information so Teddy can say happy birthday to your child and other rad interactive things! This would be a christmas gift for my daughter
I learned that Teddy can play both online and offline. This would be absolutely perfect for my daughter! She is just the right age and I know she would love it.
My granddaughter, Emily, would receive this prize. Emily is an only child and she doesn’t have a tv in her home. I would love Em to have a fun friend to play with. Wish her luck!
I learned that this teddy can be used offline as well as online. He can play games with my granddaughter, Emily. He can be programmed with personal information.
I learned that Teddy can do a variety of things. I like that he is customizable to your child. He has three different games available. Fish Bowls, Sea Puzzles, and Animal Zoo. If you choose a story, Teddy will read it to you. This would be perfect for my 2 year old daughter, Bria. Big sister Lexi (4) would enjoy him too! Just in time for the holidays. Thanks so much for the chance!
I would give the Teddy to my daughter. I learned that the Teddy speaks different languages.
I love the idea that My Teddy can interact with you. It tells stories. My Teddy also can speak in spanish. I also like the fact you can leave messages in your own voice. What an awesome toy.
I love that he grows with the child. I have a toddler & a newborn, so I love that they can have him for a long time instead of outgrowing him like most of their other toys.
I learned that My Friend Teddy speaks in different languages. There is also an app to personalize this toy, which is great. I would probably give Teddy to my husband’s 4 yr old granddaughter in Guatemala, which is great since Teddy speaks different languages.
Teddy is very interactive and will learn about the child. He can play games and teach a child as well. This looks like it would be a good friend to parent and child!
Once you download the App, you never need to be online of have an internet or Wi Fi connection to play with My Friend Teddy. The App never goes Online.
I learn3ed that my friend teddy can tell stories. This would be so wonderful to pass onto my 2 year old granddaughter Hayden. She is such an animal lover, real or stuffed, that she would be absolutely in love with this teddy,
I think it Awesome that my Grandson can enteract with the teddy bear. It would be a special friend .he loves me to read stories to him so to have a bear that can read special stories and interact with him would help him with his speach and help him progress to the internet has he grows.Thanks for the chance.
I like that the parent can interact with it also.
I learned that Teddy plays online and offline. The offline could be important for situations in which you can’t be online, such as when traveling and not getting a signal. This would keep your child busy and happy in the back seat. I also learned that Teddy speaks different languages. That is really educational.
I learned you can also set the age of the bear to be appropriate for the child.
Which is great because I have two girls. This would start off being for my oldest, then would go to my youngest so it’s great I could change the age. I love interactive and educational toys.
I learned that it can interact and tell stories like a best friend . I would gift it to my daughter she can learn to talk faster and would love to have fun with this wonderful toy . It will be my babies christmas gift and i am sure she will love to show it to all her friends
One of the games is animal zoo.. If I won this prize I am not sure who I will give it to.. I think It will be my secret and surprise someone.. Then again I am not sure what I will do.???
I love that this teddy grows with your child. The photo feature is really cool. My little niece lives away from family and it would be a great thing for her to have. The different language feature is awesome too. My niece is currently in south Korea so she already is learning to speak another language. Love love love this.
I learned that once you download the App, you never need to be online of have an internet or Wi Fi connection to play with My Friend Teddy. The App never goes Online. I’d give this to my kids.
I learned that you can customize it to your child! And I would love to give him to my daughter! She would have a lot of fun with him!
I learned that it works offline as well. I really would like it for my niece. She’d love it without a doubt.
they have a game called animal zoo that is a lot of fun, i would give this to our daughter
I learned (and love) that he speaks different languages! My son Harry would LOVE this bear!
TEDDY CAN BE PERSONALIZED. TEDDY WOULD BE PERFECT FOR MY TWO GRANDSON WHO ARE 1 AND 3. TEDDY WOULD BE PERFECT TO PUT UNDER THE TREE AT CHRISTMAS TIME. AND I THINK GRANDMOM WOULD LIKE SEEING THEIR FACES WHEN TEDDY TALKS TO THEM
It seems quite interactive. And plush. This would be for Big Earl!
I learned that it works offline as well. What a great toy. reminds me of the bear from AI the movie.
Teddy comes in brown or pink. Teddy is bilingual and can teach spanish. Teddy tells stories and also learns about your child. This is like Teddy Ruxpin 3.0
I learned My Friend Teddy is bilingual. My Friend Teddy learns about your child and interacts with them. Teddy can also play games with your child. If I won, I would give the bear to my niece, she would love it!
I learned that you can also personalize My Friend Teddy to be age appropriate with a child. I also learned that My Friend Teddy can actually play games! Such an amazing little bear! If I won this, I would give it to my dear friend who is expecting her first baby this month as My Friend Teddy could grow up with her new baby!
I learned that its very similar to My Pal Scout. This would be fir my daughter, She would love it!
I learned that Teddy can do all types of things, including games! I would give it to my little girl, and I am very sure she would love it, especially the Animal Zoo game!
I love that he can tell stories and play games! This reminds me of a newer version of Teddy Ruxpin, a toy I loved as a kid. I’d give it to my niece.. I think she’d love it!
I am not totally sure who I would give this to if I win. I have 2 nephews and a niece that I am close to so it would be a very tough choice. I would probably give it to my youngest nephew who is 2 but I am not positive and it would probably be a last minute decision.
I learned that My Friend Teddy is bilingual and that parents can customize him to their child. I think this would be great for my son who will be 2 in January. What a great birthday gift this would make!
I like that you can customize him. I would love to win this for my niece. She would get a kick out of him knowing she loves Dora and that she has a brother. I think she would enjoy story times as well.
I like that you can program it individual things about your child. Thank you
I learned that Teddy will grow with you and speaks several different languages. I also like that it has an app so you can personalize him/her.
Teddy can be personalized for your child, love that part. I learned he can work on or offline. I learned he can grow with your child. Love all the things and stories he can do with your child.
I would definitely give this cute Teddy to my son, hes at the perfect interaction age for it. He just love the fact that teddy would know things about him, his name, and much more. He would just be floored. Thank you for the contest.:)
I didn’t realize it could learn and memorize facts – thats pretty cool and if I won it I would definitely give it to my soon to be born child
I really love this bear. I love that you can make a photo album and that the bear can say the names of your family members. The fact that it can read stories is my number one favorite, I would love to win this for my granddaughter. It’s the bomb !!
I love that this bear can record and remember personal facts about my child. My son is turning 2 November 30th, and I know he would love this. He has trouble with his oldest sister’s name, and I think that hearing the bear, “his buddy”, say her name will be helpful. He is a little sponge and I can just see his eyes light up, when a toy bear talks about his family by name. Thanks for the opportunity to win! !
I learned Once you turn on the App, the child can play with the bear without needing the phone or tablet again. This looks like an awesome toy any child would love for the holidays.I would give this to my grand daughter.
I learned that Teddy speaks in different languages. That would encourage a child to speak in another language. I would give Teddy as a gift to my friend’s daughter for Xmas.
I like that it can record
I learned that Teddy can play games with the kids. Which is great because then they interact with him I also love the fact that he can speak different languages, which will encourage my child to as well
I learned that Teddy speaks different languages. I learned that tells stories. I learned that Teddy interacts. If I won I would give it to my nephew. Thanks for the chance!
I learned that he speaks different languages. I’d give him to my youngest son. He loves stuffed animals and it could help him with his Spanish lessons.
I learned that it speaks in different languages.
learned MY FRIEND TEDDY is a cuddly teddy bear, designed equally as a personalized plush toy
companion, as well as a development tool for preschoolers.
Parents are able to customize child specific information, such as favorite characters, family names, and birthdays, and Teddy will incorporate them into his engaging interactive and storytelling dialogue.