Leni's Bears
Our Story
Hi! I'm Chelsea the maker and mama behind Leni's Bears!
I started Leni's Bears as a way to hold onto my daughter's newborn clothes. Let's face it - we all have the clothes we can't get rid of, the ones that are too special to pass on but too cute to sit in storage. Enter the memory bear. What started as a nap-time project has become an opportunity to help other families hold onto their little memories a little longer.
Each keepsake is custom designed from your baby clothes to create a bear, blanket or bunny that is as unique as your little one. These are more than just keepsakes, they are huggable albums of all your little moments. Each piece tells a story of little toes, sleepy smiles and firsts that allow you to hold onto them long after your little has grown.
Leni's Bears is excited to bring your memories to life.
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HOW IT WORKS
1.
You choose 8-12 outfits
(the ones you can't let go of)
and send them to me to work my bear magic!
2.
I carefully place, cut and stitch your clothes together into a one-of-a-kind memory keepsake
3.
I mail you back your special keepsake for you to hold, hug and hand down
Our SERVICES
Handmade Memory Bears/Bunny's
The Leni's Bears original.
Each memory bear is custom-made from cherished baby clothes (8-12 items) to create a keepsake that is as unique as your little one.
Each memory is lovingly cut, placed and stitched together to create a huggable keepsake that keeps your little memories alive long after your little one has grown. Options for custom name and birthdate embroidery.
$105+
Custom Memory Blankets
Want to wrap yourself in memories?
Have more than 20 keepsake items
you would like to use?
A memory blanket is for you!
Cozy up in little moments and incorporate all your little outfits in one place.
Each blanket includes the price of the backing and an option for custom embroidery.
Crib (20+) and Throw (30+) Sizes available.
$235+
Stephanie
(sibling bears)
"Just opened the bears, I was nervous and second guessing my decision to do this but WOW - very happy with how they've turned out and your work! Thank you so much! My husband also loves them"
'The Motherflock'
"Leni’s Bears isn’t just a product - it’s a memory you can hold, hug, and hand down. Not only are you supporting a local small business & mom by ordering from her, for parents looking for a meaningful gift to preserve those early years in a meaningful way, this Vancouver gem is an absolute treasure."
Emma
(memory bear)
"Chelsea we are thrilled with Arlo-Bear! My heart absolutely melted when I saw him! Thank you so much for being so thoughtful with his little clothes and creating something so special that we'll treasure forever!"
Alexis
(memory blanket)
"Chelsea this turned out better than I had imagined. You have no idea how much this means to me! Capturing memories from my girls early years and memories of my dad all in one place! Thank you so much! I love everything about it!!"
Disclaimer
Memory animals are intended as keepsakes and are not suitable for use as children's toys. All memory keepsakes are made from pre-loved baby clothes. These clothes tend to be delicate fabrics which may already be worn upon my receipt of them. While I take the utmost care to stabilize each piece, the longevity of your keepsake may be limited by the condition of the provided fabric and any wear and tear outside of the keepsakes intended use.
Please check the FAQ page for care instructions.