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September 20, 2016 by: Melanie

Bear Cold Pack Buddy

This Bear Cold Pack Buddy sewing project and shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareABear #cbias #CollectiveBias

What is it about a teddy bear that brings comfort? Maybe it’s the softness and the the cuddly body that’s easy to hug. Maybe it’s the fact that a teddy bear is something familiar and portable that can be there even when mom or dad are not. My kids all have a favorite bear that they have loved since infancy. Their bear is the safety net for bedtime and trips. But there’s one other time that my kids (and all kids!) need comfort– when they have an ouchie.

When my daughter was small, I made her a special bear that I kept in the freezer for times that she had an ouchie. It was soft, yet cold, and provided comfort for small hurts and bruises.

Now that my boys are older and understand the concept of the Ouchie Bear Buddy, I’ve had to make three more. After all, it’s not uncommon for them to get hurt playing with one another, making more than one bear buddy a necessity.

Want to sew your own Bear Cold Pack Buddy?

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

 

Please note: To keep the bear soft, this bear buddy is made from cloth. It is not ideal to use for messy or bloody ouchies. Due to the rice inside, the fabric may only be spot cleaned. I use it primarily for bumps and bruises or instances where kids just need an extra cuddle and love!

Supplies:

  • 1 fat quarter
  • Fusible interfacing scraps
  • Felt scraps
  • Coordinating thread
  • Scissors
  • Straight pins
  • Sewing machine
  • Hand sewing needle
  • Dry rice
  • Bear head template
  • Optional: Cricut Explore Air or Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Standard Grip Cutting Mat

 

First, let’s talk about where to get the bear head template. I used my Cricut Explore Air to create a bear head template. By using the Design Space and Cricut Access, I created a bear head that is approximately 6″ wide. I cut out the bear head using card stock and am using it as a pattern.

Bear Head Pattern with Cricut Explore Air AD

If you do not have a Cricut Explore Air, print out a bear head image to use as a pattern. This site has several cute bear head images!

-Fold the fat quarter in half, right sides together (this means printed sides together). Pin the pattern to the material.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Cut the pattern out on the fabric.

-Repeat this with the fusible interfacing.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-You now have two bear head fabric pieces and two interfacing pieces.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to adhere the fusible interfacing to the wrong (BACK) side of each bear head fabric piece.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Grab the assorted felt scraps and cut out different face elements. I hand drew all of these below with a pencil. You can add as many or as few face elements as you want! I did a nose, ear pieces, and eyes. Use felt, not cotton, to cut these out. Cotton will fray once it’s sewn to the bear head. Felt will not.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Pin the pieces to the front of one of the bear heads.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Use a zigzag stitch to sew all the pieces to the head. It doesn’t matter if it’s perfect! I’m not winning any awards for my applique, that’s for certain!

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Grab the hand sewing needle and thread. Use the thread to make a mouth shape coming down from the nose.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Place the two bear head pieces right sides together and pin.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Sew the two pieces together, using a 1/4″ seam allowance. Make sure to leave at LEAST a 2″ opening at the bottom in order to turn and fill the head.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Turn the head right side out and push out all the seams. Iron the fabric if needed.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Fill the bear head 3/4 of the way with dry rice.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

-Use the hand sewing needle and thread to stitch up the opening.

Place the Bear Cold Pack Buddy in the freezer until it is needed. Keep it in a plastic bag if you are concerned about it getting yucky in the freezer.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

 

Do you have a little one who is attached to a trusty bear? All children deserve a favorite teddy. Friday, September 9th, was National Teddy Bear Day. For the second straight year, Snuggle® launched the #ShareABear Campaign to donate 5,000 teddy bears to children in need. You can share your own #ShareABear stories on social media or on Snuggle®’s facebook page and in the Snuggle® Bear Den. The Snuggle® Bear Den is a great place to find special Snuggle® offers and prizes.

Sew a Bear Cold Pack Buddy to bring kids comfort when they get bumps and bruises AD

 

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Comments

  1. Hezzi-D says

    September 23, 2016 at 4:19 pm

    These are adorable! I used to have one as a kid but it was a bunny.

  2. Andrea says

    September 24, 2016 at 5:46 am

    Those are super cute! Great idea.

  3. Jennifer Priest says

    September 25, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    Oh those guys are adorable!!

  4. Kathleen says

    September 25, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    These are so adorable. I love them! You’re right. Sometimes kids just need some extra comfort.

  5. Meaghan says

    September 25, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    I can’t wait to get on this project! These will be perfect for helping soothe little boo boos!!

  6. linda smith says

    September 26, 2016 at 4:07 pm

    These are positively adorable! Pinning now!

  7. Tamra says

    September 27, 2016 at 1:47 am

    You can also use them as a warm pack buy putting them in the microwave. ?

  8. Betty Frezon says

    September 27, 2016 at 9:15 am

    I have made Boo boo bears for years.Like this one. Mine was similar to this. The back pieces{two pieces} overlapped 1/4 inch or so small plastic bag with ice cubes was inserted into Boo Boo Bear and magic when applied to the ouchie. I later found the fancy plastic water filled drink cooler item were great no water leaks from melted ice. I still keep them in my freezer. My fancy ice coolers are a big hit. Yes watch small children with them like most things. I had a grand daughter bit into one. The water is not toxic but it caused lots of concerns.

  9. Vanessa Brady says

    September 30, 2016 at 10:19 am

    So absolutely adorable! I have a feeling this would make almost all boo boos better!

  10. Mary Beth says

    October 2, 2016 at 11:50 am

    Oh, heavens, these are so cute!!!

  11. Robin says

    October 2, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    These are so cute! We made similar, but smaller, things to use for handwarmers. A 30 second pop in the microwave and you’re ready to go. They’re good for sore muscles, too!

  12. Amy Anderson says

    October 6, 2016 at 6:17 pm

    They are DARLING! I love them!

   
   
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