Care Bear

noun2

1. •
   Any of a brand of cheerful bear figures, seen on greeting cards and as stuffed toys.

   • The baby or toddler who goes to sleep alone (with a Care Bear, with his favorite blanket, or by sucking his thumb) learns valuable self-quieting behaviors that can be used for many years to come. — 1994
2. •
   (informal, slang) A kind and caring person.

   • He was smart, tough, witty yet gentle all at the same time. He was my care bear. — 2004