To help me find this teddy or similar

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DS lost his much loved teddy at South Shields, NE on the promenade or beach on Saturday 28/12/19. DS has Autism, and selective mutism but he would chat away to his teddy, he really was his best friend.

We had a good look around when we realised he was missing, asked in nearby establishments and have put posts on several local FB pages but to no avail. Although DS said he just needs something that feels like his teddy when he cuddles him we have looked on eBay but nothing similar enough.

Ted is at least 10/11 years old (can't be exact as he was second hand when DS acquired him) His dungarees have a teddy bear head motif on, the pile of his fur is extremely short & back in the day he would have been chubbier but he has been somewhat flattened by all the cuddles. He had a Posh Paws label who are still manufacturing toys, I have messaged them & they very kindly looked at their archives and also their sister company White House Leisure but did not have anything similar.

I know it is a bit of a long shot but has anyone visiting South Shields seen him or does anyone know where I could get one similar?

Found this www.mybearshop.co.uk/product/harry-bear/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1NyEo-fv5gIVmvdRCh0U-AwPEAkYASABEgLBYvD_BwE
Then noticed the price!!

Laksa that is Daryl the monkey!

Thank you for the suggestion but other DS had that monkey so we already have one of those crunchy little cuties.

Tiredmum thank you, that FB is on my to do list along with Etsy

I hope he turns up.

Not identical, but could this one work, with a different outfit?
It’s posh paws, and has a v similar face.

All the best in finding something suitable.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Girlie-Posh-Paws-Teddy-Bear-Wearing-Duffle-Coat-Gift-Brand-New/163632282470?hash=item26193e7b66:g:kxMAAOSwJJVZqt1c

Or actually this one looks really like it? Again, needs clothes)

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ASSORTED-PLUSH-TEDDY-BEARS-CHOOSE/392642578400?hash=item5b6b5247e0:m:m2pZJOdK0hBW-2VJnob95NA

Have you tried little blue cup... has a great community that has helped lots of kids with sen in the past.

South Shields local newspaper appeal? I find reporters can be a bit lazy but if you write a short article with with a pic of your son and teddy - make it easy for them - then they may well print it.

Ohhh, your poor boy & poor ted! You’ve had loads of good suggestions here OP, but I really hope original ted turns up because I’m sure there’s nothing quite like him! 🐻

Yep, try Shields Gazette.

I would post another thread in South Shields local on here and also a thread with do you live or have you visited SS in December etc as it may catch the eye of someone who can help find him.