Teddy Bear Hospital OWL: Little Teddy Docs playfully discover medicine

In the Teddy Bear Hospital, children become little doctors

If the beloved teddy suddenly has a tummy ache or a stuffed animal brings a small injury, a special family experience begins in the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld: At the Teddy Bear Hospital OWL, children examine and treat their plush toys together with students from the Medical Faculty OWL. Children's laughter, curiosity, and playful learning combine into a child-friendly learning experience around health and medicine.

Exploring with stethoscope, band-aid, and bandage

Equipped with a stethoscope, reflex hammer, band-aid, and bandage, the young teddy docs explore how a medical examination is conducted. They listen to their plush toy's heartbeat, look at small injuries, and together consider what treatment might help. The child's own plush toy becomes a familiar patient, making medical procedures tangible.

Age-appropriate fun with educational value

The open offer is aimed at children aged 3 to 9 years as well as families. Through role play, children actively and independently experience medicine. They get to know medical tools, practice caring for wounds, and develop a better understanding of health, the body, and safety. The playful situation helps children overcome fear of doctor visits and gather new experiences at their own pace.

Quality time for young patients and families

The Teddy Bear Hospital is part of the Family Day Teddy Clinic as part of GENIALE 2026. Families can visit the offer without registration and can use the time flexibly between 12 and 6 PM. For children under 10, accompanying by an adult is required. A favorite plush toy must definitely be in the bag to start the treatment right away.

Understanding medicine joyfully

The offer was developed by the student body of the Medical Faculty OWL at Bielefeld University and is supported by MED OWL. The professional supervision by students provides an authentic insight into medical examinations. At the same time, the process remains playful, warm, and child-friendly. This creates a learning experience that imparts knowledge, strengthens self-confidence, and enriches the time spent together as a family.

Conclusion: A special family day for curious teddy docs

At the Teddy Bear Hospital OWL, families experience how a plush toy becomes a little patient and a child becomes a brave doctor or a curious physician. Pack your favorite plush toy and discover medicine, care, and learning fun together in a safe, open atmosphere live at the Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld.

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Sources:

• Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld – Teddy Bear Hospital OWL
• Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld – Family Day Teddy Clinic
• Bielefeld.NOW – Teddy Bear Hospital OWL
• Knowledge Workshop Bielefeld – GENIALE for Families