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Does My Baby Need A Security Blanket?

5/10/2018

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does my child need a security blanket
Did you have a lovey as a child?  I’ll admit that I still have my pink crocheted blanket. It’s no longer on my bed, but I can’t bear to get rid of something so dear to me that brought me comfort and happy memories.

I always ask families if their child has a lovey. You might call them security blankets, wubbies, snuggle bunnies, blankies, etc but they are all the same thing…they are an object that your child takes to bed with them whenever they sleep for comfort and security.

Loveys can be a comforting way for your child to sleep and become one of your child’s strategies for falling asleep. 

I recommend parents introduce a lovey between 4 to 6 months of age. 

But how do you choose which one? And what if my child doesn’t like it?
Make sure the lovey is something small, such as a small stuffed animal or small blanket, about the size of a face cloth that the child can easily find in the dark. The benefit of a lovey is that it’s something baby can find in the middle night by themselves and doesn’t require your assistance.

Their lovey shouldn’t make noise, such as a rattle or crinkle sound; it shouldn’t light up and shouldn’t have pieces that can be choking hazards, such as buttons for eyes.

You may notice that your child has a particular attraction to a small stuffed animal during playtime. Once you’ve identified the new lovey, include it in activities during the day such as tummy time and when they’re traveling in their car seat. 
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​Make the lovey part of your bedtime routine, especially while baby is having his/her last feeding. Snuggle the lovey in-between you and baby. The lovey will pick up your scent, making it more attractive to baby.
Falling in love with a stuffed toy or blankie will take time, sometimes a few weeks of giving it to baby every day and every time they go to sleep so they associate the toy or blankie with sleep.  And when baby starts recognize the lovey, it’s best to leave it in the crib. My daughter would always smile and give her little Mickey Mouse a big hug whenever she saw it.

Have questions about your child’s lovey or other sleep related questions? Schedule a free call with me to begin your journey to a better night's sleep! 

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