Teenie Beanie Babies Contest for Kids

McDonald's restaurants have partnered with The Post-Dispatch to sponsor a Teenie Beanie Babies contest for area children. This contest is open to kids aged 5 to 12 and offers a chance to win a complete set of 12 Teenie Beanie Babies and a coupon for a free McDonald's Happy Meal. The contest is divided into three age categories, with three first-place winners and 15 second-place winners in each category.

Key Takeaways:

  • The contest is sponsored by McDonald's and The Post-Dispatch for kids aged 5 to 12.
  • There will be three first-place winners and 15 second-place winners in each of the three age categories (5-7, 8-10, and 11-12 years old).
  • Each first-place winner will receive a complete set of 12 Teenie Beanie Babies and a coupon for a free McDonald's Happy Meal.
  • Second-place winners will receive one individual Teenie Beanie Baby and a coupon for a free McDonald's Happy Meal.
  • The contest winners will be selected in a random drawing and announced in the Everyday section on Monday, June 22.
  • Entries must include an essay of no more than 100 words and be postmarked by Friday, May 29.
  • The contest includes a diverse lineup of Teenie Beanie Babies, featuring 12 different characters.

Statistics:

  • 6,000 young Post-Dispatch readers entered the contest last year.
  • The contest is divided into three age categories: 5-7, 8-10, and 11-12 years old.
  • There will be three first-place winners in each age category.
  • There will be 15 second-place winners in each age category.
  • The contest includes 12 different Teenie Beanie Baby characters.
  • Entries must be postmarked by Friday, May 29.
  • Winners of the contest will be announced on Monday, June 22.

Sources:

  • The Post-Dispatch (no date)
  • McDonald's Corporation (no date)
  • Ty Inc. (no date)