How to travel with a stuffed animal

Teddy bears and other stuffed animals are cleared to fly, but be reasonable about it. Size matters, especially in the overhead bin. Really large stuffed animals should be checked with the airline as irregularly sized luggage if they don’t fit in a suitcase.

Checked Bags: Yes

For items you wish to carry on, you should check with the airline to ensure that the item will fit in the overhead bin or underneath the seat of the airplane.

It is not unusual for your attachment to soft toys as a sleep aid to persist into adulthood. A survey carried out last year found that 44% of adults have held on to their childhood teddies and dolls, and as many as 34% of adults still sleep with a soft toy every night.

Re: Are TEDDY BEARS allowed in the cabin? It is highly unlikely that something so large will be allowed into the cabin as hand luggage, especially for an adult. If you have to take it, pack it in your suitcase. If you are unable to travel without it, then you may need to review your ability to travel.

In short: YES! According to the TSA you are allowed to both check a blanket in your luggage and to bring a blanket on a plane within a carry-on (and this also includes electric blankets).

Ship rates in general across the U.S. range as follows, 1st class cost about $5.00, priority 1 lb about $8.00, 2lbs about $11.00. Thats just to give you an idea, actual rate will vary.

Vacuum seal them.

Because this method can squish and misshape stuffing, don’t use vacuum bags for precious stuffed animals or antique plush toys, as they could be damaged by the process.

If you’re shipping out a large amount of stuffed animals, a box might be a better way to ship. Basically, you’ll line a box with bubble wrap, and toss your toys in from largest to smallest. Be sure to use a waterproof bag with bubble wrap, then put that into a box for extra protection.

Every stuffed animal (no matter the size) first gets placed in a clear plastic bag (to keep the plush animal clean and dry during shipment). Then, we place the animal inside of it’s bag, into a strong, plain brown box for shipment. Q: Do you vacuum shrink your big plush animals before you ship them?

Start Packing

Line a large cardboard box with packing paper, covering both the bottom and sides. Place the stuffed animals in garbage bags to protect them from moisture. Make sure each toy is dry before placing it in the bag, as any moisture can lead to mold. Tie the bag and place it into the box.

Pack boxes

Next, wrap and pack toys in packing paper or bubble cushioning and secure with packing tape. Carefully place inside the cardboard box. Fill empty space with packing peanuts or another loose-fill item to prevent toys from shifting inside the box.

You need a box that is 4″ bigger on all sides than your doll. Pour about 4″ of packing peanuts into the bottom of a box. Nestle your bubble wrapped doll face down, or doll pieces on the peanuts, then fill the rest of the box with packing peanuts, leaving about 4″ all around your doll. NEVER USE NEWSPAPER AS PACKING.

If you have any dolls that are still in their boxes, take the doll out of the box and wrap it in acid-free tissue paper. The dyes in the box can transfer onto the doll during long-term storage, just as newspaper ink can. You can then place the doll back in the box or store the box and doll separately.

Breakable or fragile collectibles require plenty of protection. Start with sturdy cardboard boxes or plastic bins (with lids) and pack your porcelain pieces, ceramic figurines, or delicate dolls with: Bubble wrap. This type of packing wrap offers an air-protected cushion.