When Margarete Steiff could not use her legs, she used her hands. Polio didn't stop her from creating beautiful clothes, cuddly stuffed animals - and the very first friend we grew up with.

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Follow Margarete as her ingenuity - and a

US President - change playtime forever, as told by the very first teddy bear she created.

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For any inquiries about Margarete Steiff: Mother of the Teddy Bear, please contact me.