Even if winter"s on the way, this little bear has no worries. Warm as toast in a costume of silky fur, Baby Brown Bear wears a sweetly placid expression. Part of a collector"s series based on Anne Geddes"s bestseller Down in the Garden, Baby Brown Bear has wide-open brown glass eyes that give the vinyl face a realistic look, and tiny hands barely visible below each sleeve. Smooth cinnamon-colored ear linings and pads on the feet contrast with the honey hues of the suit. Baby Bear"s soft beanbag body is cuddle-friendly, yet lightweight enough for a 3-year- old to tote around. And the doll can balance sitting up, thanks to just the right amount of beans in the seat. The costume isn"t removable, but when things get a bit bedraggled, Baby Brown Bear can go right into the washer and dryer for a speedy cleanup. An occasional once-over with a brush should keep the fur looking spiffy. --Julie Ubben