This teddy bear is dressed for bed, which turns him into a prop rather than just a toy. Briar wears a soft robe, a night cap, and a pair of tiny bunny slippers on his feet, so he slots straight into a bedtime routine that a toddler is resisting.
That is the practical case for him: he models the thing you are asking the child to do. Put the bear in his robe, put the child in pyjamas, and the negotiation gets shorter. At 14 inches he is big enough to be the main bedtime companion rather than one of a crowd, and the all-soft construction means he is safe to sleep with. Teddy bears at this size are the ones that become the bear, rather than joining a pile, which is worth thinking about before buying a fourth.
Perfect for: new baby and baby shower gifts, first birthdays, bedtime and sleep routines, nursery decor, Christmas gifting, and everyday cuddling.
Bernard Bear, the corduroy-jacket version, is in our stuffed animals collection.
