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 For the first time in over 10 years, The Vermont Teddy Bear Company has modified the design of their world famous Vermont Teddy Bear® and recently introduced a new Soft Floppy Bear created specifically for giving out the best Bear hugs anywhere. Although brand new to the marketplace, these new Bears for kids are beginning to get lots of hugs in return, including accolades from child development expert and "toyologist," Stevanne Auerbach -- a.k.a. Dr. Toy. Dr. Toy announced last week the winners of the 2009 "Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products Awards," recognizing Vermont Teddy Bear and other companies for their success in providing the most innovative and developmentally appropriate products for children.