There isn't one single "Blue Care Bear"; the blue ones are different characters, like Grumpy Bear (dark blue, male) with a rain cloud and Bedtime Bear (baby blue, male) with a moon/star, but genders in the Care Bears franchise have shifted, with some traditionally male bears like America Cares and Secret Bear now depicted as female, while a fun rule of thumb for older bears was male (no/two eyelashes) vs. female (three eyelashes).
Bedtime Bear is a male baby blue-colored bear and based on our research, he is part of the first 10 original bears (first Care Bear) in 1982 [1]. He bears moon and star signs.
Care Bears Fun Fact: You can tell the difference between boy and girl Care Bears by looking at their eyelashes. Boys have two eyelashes and the girls have three! In most cartoons, you can tell the male from the female by their eyelashes. The male doesn't have any and the female does.
Grumpy Bear has dark blue fur and his belly badge features the easily identifiable image of a storm cloud with hearts or two replacing some raindrops. Grumpy Bear is also depicted with blue eyes. In Adventures in Care-a-Lot, he has messy hair.
A gift for children: Whether as a birthday gift or as a special surprise for Christmas, the Care Bears are the ideal companions to bring joy. Suitable for boys and girls from 4 years old.
Care Bears aren't explicitly LGBTQ+ characters, but their themes of love, acceptance, and inclusivity, especially with characters like the rainbow-themed Togetherness Bear, resonate strongly with the LGBTQ+ community, leading to them being embraced and used to discuss identity in a gentle way, though some fans feel they should remain apolitical.
The 10 original Care Bears consist of Bedtime Bear, Birthday Bear, Cheer Bear, Friend Bear, Funshine Bear, Good Luck Bear, Grumpy Bear, Love-a-Lot Bear, Tenderheart Bear, and Wish Bear. Later on, additional bears joined them, as well as the Cousins.
Females
Meet The Inclusive Care Bear - Togetherness Bear - The Autism Page.
The glacier bear (Ursus americanus emmonsii), sometimes referred to as the "blue bear", is a subspecies of American black bear with silver-blue or gray hair endemic to Southeast Alaska.
On Doopydoos, the most expensive Care Bear is a 'Rare Vintage 12” Nobleheart Horse Care Bear's Cousin', which was sold for $727. A 'Vintage 12” Proudheart Cat Care Bear Cousin went for $291.50.
Grumpy Bear is a male Care Bear and one of the main characters of Care Bears: Unlock the Magic.
However, Swift Heart seems to present as female in all Nelvana-produced material, including the Care Bears Family TV series and all Care Bear movies. They even go so far as to specifically call them the White Rabbit's niece in the third film, Adventures in Wonderland.
Males
One of the rarest subspecies of bear in the world, the blue bear is rarely sighted in the wild. First classified in 1851, it was once known in the Western world only through a small number of fur and bone samples.
Commonly used to convey something or someone is cute or cuddly (e.g., teddy bear as a term of endearment) as well as other warm, loving sentiments (e.g., get well soon). May also be used for various content concerning toys and children more generally.
Care Bears aren't explicitly LGBTQ+ characters, but their themes of love, acceptance, and inclusivity, especially with characters like the rainbow-themed Togetherness Bear, resonate strongly with the LGBTQ+ community, leading to them being embraced and used to discuss identity in a gentle way, though some fans feel they should remain apolitical.
Pinning an autism diagnosis on a Disney heroine may seem audacious, but Elsa displays a lot of traits reminiscent of those that clinicians and researchers have highlighted among girls with autism.
The "6-second rule" for autism is a communication strategy where a speaker pauses for about six seconds after asking a question or giving information, giving the autistic person extra time to process it without feeling rushed, which helps reduce anxiety and allows for a more thoughtful response, reducing frustration for both parties. Instead of repeating or rephrasing, which can be confusing, you wait, and if needed, repeat the exact same words after the pause.
Notable Queer-Centric Episodes
Season 1 Episode 13 “Charlie” – Background lesbians are on a CaveShare camping date. Season 3 Episode 5 “Ralph” – Background lesbians are camping. Season 3 Episode 25 “Bear Lift” – The bears act as a taxi service for a pair of newlywed ladies.
Yana and Ice Bear seem to have a rather complicated relationship where they are implied to have lived a life of action in a past, but due to an incident, they have since broken up.
While at first, it may seem like poor Oopsy is doomed to spend his life in second place, his true potentional begins to shine through as he overcomes his own disabilities, often putting forth more effort and dedication to solving problems as they arise.
Tenderheart Bear
He's a great leader, has loads of charisma, and is friendly to everyone he meets. His tender heart steers him right and he's always there for his friends when they need him. His confidence and kindness combine to make Tenderheart the ultimate best Care Bear from the 1980s!
Good Luck Bear is green and his tummy symbol is a four-leaf clover with petals shaped as hearts. Grams Bear is the oldest Care Bear and the caretaker of Hugs and Tugs.
Although not everyone's favourite, Grumpy is vital to the experience of the Care Bears. His character introduces a realistic portrayal of emotions, demonstrating that it's normal to experience feelings like grumpiness or irritability.