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[Starliteshine]

@saltysails I think she will love it. I have fond memories of taking my kids to Build A Bear. It was always the place they picked for their birthdays. Average is $50 but it can cost less depending on options. My kids always went for the voice recorded message box sewn inside the bear. We saved the animals in Space Bags and will pass them down to their kids. Very cool that their kids will hear their parent's voice as a youngster. If you tell Build A Bear this is her first visit, the employees should be highly interactive with her. You're depositing wonderful memories in her memory bank. Go for it! 

Side note- save the box/home. The original boxes were worth $. 

[Trinity11]

I have been taking my grandson since he was 3 to Build A Bear. He loves it and last time he picked out a bear with a heart that was sewn in. Then he chose the outfit and accessories. It came to about $90.00 but he will only be little for a short time. So I love splurging on him. His smile lights up my world..... Also we received a coupon for the next bear....

[Starliteshine]

One more tip - we seldom bought the clothes unless it was a hat or something they had to have. We went to Salvation Army Thrift Store and bought newborn clothes for their animals. I gave them a budget of $10 and they left with a bag of clothes. Of course, we came home and washed everything. They loved being part of selecting and washing their furbaby's clothes. 

[saltysails]

My GD lives out of state.  We are lucky to see her one or two times a year.  Thanks for all the feedback.  I will tell DH not to be surprised if it comes to around $100.  It does sound like loads of fun and I will try to take her during a week day. 

[Mominohio]

My son is now 20, and we took him twice. He loved it because he really liked his stuffed animals when he was little. But I'm glad we waited a few more years to do it.

 If you do this at this age, take lots of pictures or video as she goes through the building steps, to help her remember later. 

It was expensive years ago when we went, so I'm sure it is even more so now. But it was definitely a great experience.

[homedecor1]

@saltysails

a fun thing to do with GD.  Last year I did it with mine for her 5th bday as our special day - when it was all said & done our bear was $85+/- from what I remember.

I only have 1 grandchild so I do spoil her a little bit more...and he sits proudly among the 50+ other stuffed animals on her bed🙂

Enjoy those fun moments they last a lifetime!

[muttmom]

I took my grandchildren and we had fun.  I thought I paid about $60 each for a completely clothed bear.

[SeasonedCitizen]

There is a young family in our  church who just had their 5th little one and had a great shower.   i always give a gift to the kids at home so that they don't feel left out when the gifts come rolling in. Usually I give books but this time I gave the Costco bear cards--4 for $79. This gal knew she couldn't handle all 4 at the store in the mall and did it all on the internet site for Build a Bear. They each somehow managed to get  a bear and one outfit keeping in the budget. Mom sent me the most adorable picture with all of them lined up on the couch holding their bears. 

[missy1]

I didn't know they were still around. Those places used to be so popular. I imagine the bears are expensive.

[mrssims]

You are so right.  We went to American Girl for breakfast, took a photo, had "Kasha's" hair done, bought a bitty baby and laughed about how we were taken in.  It was a one time a year adventure in downtown Chicago with $$$ more or less, depending on our granddaughter.  Now she will be 13 soon and all the dolls have been sold and money went to college fund.  It was fun while it lasted.