Every December, parents face the same dilemma: the tablet on the wish list, and the feeling that a child's evenings deserve something better. A screen-free gift does not have to be a compromise. It can be the present your child talks about most.
What makes a good screen-free Christmas gift
- It gets used after Boxing Day. Toys with one trick are forgotten by January. Open ended toys last.
- It grows with the child. A gift that works at 3 and still makes sense at 7.
- It does not add screen time, but still feels new and exciting.
- It has no hidden costs. No subscription to discover in February.
Why Ted is under so many trees
Ted is a teddy bear your child can have real conversations with. On Christmas evening, they can ask Ted to invent a story about a reindeer who lost his bell, then ask why reindeer do not fall from the sky. Ted answers, and the story is different every night after that.
- Stories invented with your child, never the same twice.
- Answers to their questions, within the guardrails you set.
- More than 60 languages, perfect for families spread across countries.
- No screen, no camera, no subscription.
- Full charger in the box and more than 10 hours of conversation per charge, ready on the day.
A tip for Christmas morning
Download the Ted&Co parent app and connect Ted to your Wi-Fi the evening before. Parents stay in control through the app: language, volume, listening mode and guardrails. On the morning, Ted is ready to talk the moment the paper comes off.
For grandparents and godparents
Ted makes a good shared gift: grandparents can choose their language, and the child hears it in their stories. Ask the parents first, as they set Ted up and keep control through the app.
Questions parents ask
From what age?
From 3 years old. Ted also works for older children who love stories and questions.
Is there anything to pay after Christmas?
No. There is no subscription and no content to buy.
Does it need the internet?
Yes, Ted uses Wi-Fi to understand and answer.
Also see our ideas for a screen-free gift for a 4 year old.
