My Friend Freddy Bear has recently joined my 3 year old’s toy collection, and she has spent the last couple of weeks getting to know him. Freddy Bear already knew her though. He knew her name, who her best friends were and lots of other things about her before he arrived. He isn’t just any old bear, he really is her new best friend.
When ‘My Friend Freddy Bear’ arrived I downloaded the app onto my phone straight away. It was a free app and is available for Android from Google Play and for IOS from the App Store.
There were a set of questions to answer about my daughter, which only took a few minutes to do. It was simple stuff like her name, how old she was and who her friends were. As these details change, you can easily go back into the app settings and update things like age and favourite games. I really like that you can add details for up to six children. It means we have been able to put her sister’s information in so she doesn’t feel left out and can play with My Friend Freddy Bear too.
My daughter was absolutely bowled over by the fact that My Friend Freddy Bear knew her name. She kept saying over and over, ‘he said my name’. She told everyone he said her name. Her reaction was priceless. When he knew her friends names too, she was really taken aback. She fell in love with him instantly and she also thinks that other children would love him too.
She loved that her new friend could tell her stories and she could follow along with the app. The stories were just long enough to hold her attention, and she has enjoyed listening to them many times since. It’s a nice quiet activity for her, after a busy day’s activities, instead of watching TV. It makes a pleasant change to be honest.
There are a couple of not so great points about My Friend Freddy Bear, that you notice as an adult. His mouth moves to speak, and the noise of the mechanism can be heard quite clearly. I’d also say his voice could do with a few tweaks to make it a little more cute and a bit less like a sat nav. However, for £39.99 My Friend Freddy Bear is really good value and I can forgive him these small negatives. The point is, my daughter loves him and isn’t bothered by the noise his mouth makes, because he knows her name!
I can see My Friend Freddy Bear is going to be a big hit in this house for a long time to come, and I wouldn’t have any hesitation in recommending him as a gift for preschoolers like my daughter.
We were provided with a complimentary My Friend Freddy Bear in exchange for this review but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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That looks like an amazing toy that I would invest for sure! I mean, how awesome would it be to see the kid’s face as soon as the bear says the name?? Amazing review! Thank you! 😀 I might get this for my youngest cousin 🙂
What will the toy makers think of next?! I love the idea of a personalised bear and he’s such a friendly looking little soul too. My Friend Freddy Bear is sure to be on lots of little ones 2015 Christmas lists!
Such a cute little bear I love the idea of a personalised bear.
Not sure if it just me but think it looks a bit like care bears.
I remember seeing Freddy at Britmums and thought he looked really cool. I think that my toddler will love him for christmas either this year or next and I imagine that he will be under many Christmas trees this year xx
Oh we met Freddy at Britmums – such a great fella! Lovely review and photos – Pickle would love him too I am sure. Kaz x
Aw my two would love Freddy the bear. Your little one looks so cute giving him a cuddle. x
My friend has two young girls who are obsessed with apps and the ipad, I’ll have to let her know about this! They’d love it! 🙂
Lovely pictures! It’s so cute that she was so excited about him saying her name!
This looks so much like Teddy Ruxpin from my own childhood. I like my little man Eli would love this.
Cat x
He looks like great fun, my daughter would love him! Your little girl is beautiful, she looks very pleased with her new friend 🙂
Loved this review I have a little lady who is teddy mad and she would love to have a teddy just like Freddy!xx great read thanksxx
Aw Freddy bear looks adorable and I love that he is tailored to each individual child what a great idea.
This looks like such an awesome toy I think I may have to put it on Little L’s christmas list. I think he would love it. 🙂
I want a Freddy bear! We love teddy bears in our house, now a teddy bear has moved on and become so much more than a standard bear.great review.
What a great toy. My son would probably like this too.
What a gorgeous idea for a gift! Would love to see the reaction to the bear knowing her name haha. It’s great to see an accompanying app too. Everything has gotten so much more technological now! With talking teddies for gifts I’m always concerned they are going to be rock solid and not very cuddly for little ones – did you find it really solid or were the mechanics well disguised (aside from the mouth noises! :P)?
Amazing what you can get these days . Unfortunately my 3 year old is not into cuddly toys but he’s a boy so I let him off. He loves his gadgets like his daddy though
amazing, I love how the bear has become your daughter’s best friend.
a great review. I love toys that you can personalise like this. It’s great that freddy bear as become your daughters best friend.
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