Trauma Teddies 2025
Please get involved in providing a teddy for a child in need.
Knit / Crochet, or do the sewing up or stuff it
or do the finishing.
Play a part in the construction.
Thankyou.
In Hampshire, "Trauma Teddies," also known as "Bobby Buddies," are knitted by volunteers and given to children by police officers to offer comfort and reassurance during distressing situations, such as domestic incidents or other traumas.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Purpose:
These teddies are designed to help children who may be going through a distressing experience, such as a road traffic incident, domestic abuse, or bereavement.
How they are used:
Officers can hand them out to children to offer comfort and reassurance, making it easier to talk to them and find out what has happened.
Volunteers:
Please return your completed bears at any Wessex meet or hand them to any of the Wessex committee and we will disseminate them to the relevant authorities.
Trauma Teddy Knitting Pattern
The Pattern is simple for those who knit and can make good use of small pieces of wool left over from major projects carried out during the year.
You will need: No 10 (3¼mm) needles Double knitting wool in four colours: Colour 1 for the head and paws Colour 2 for the trousers Colour 3 for the jumper Colour 4 for the scarf.
Finishing: Please stuff the teddy with either polyester or other healthy padding. Foam rubber is not recommended as babies/young children might chew it. Do not use buttons or beads or anything hazardous which may become detached and be a hazard to young children.
Instructions - click here for printable version
Crochet Trauma Teddy
Made using DK acrylic, and a 4mm hook.