The Baby Comforter...!?

15 September 2023

What is the comforter ?

A small piece of cloth, a handkerchief, a soft toy or a small blanket or anything else that acts as a so-called “transition” object.

This sweet little object is your child's wearable best friend, its presence gives them a sense of security, a state of confidence and appeasement. He will be just as important in the stages that produce a change in his routine or his world. (nursery, car, vaccines, ...)

This attachment to a specific object will not come immediately, it will be necessary to wait until the age of six months for your baby to go through an important stage in his cognitive development: he will realize that he is no longer attached to you. It truly is the start of your child's growing independence, confidence, and sense of identity. However, this milestone also comes with potential separation anxiety and sometimes even upset. Now is the perfect time, if you feel the need to, to introduce what might be her new friend.

This is obviously also a personal choice of the parents, some do not want this type of transitional object, so let everyone have free choice on this subject.

Attachment is a psychological phenomenon, over time babies are able to transfer part of their feelings of attachment for their parents to an inanimate object. Once you have set your heart on it, it will be difficult to change. It’s more than a choice, it’s an unspoken psychological pact “between them”. It will be difficult to impose tranquillity if this object of appeasement has disappeared ...

For safety, it is important to choose a comforter that does not have long fur, that does not have loose objects such as eyes or plastic buttons, that is not too large and that will not pull over your little one's head or long enough to wrap it around.

 

 

Best tips:

♦ You can present a comforter from the age of six months

♦ Ideally washable (and get a spare!)

♦ Sleep with a night before so that he can smell your scent (or hold him between you during feedings).

♦ Give this comforter to your baby at every nap and at bedtime. (routine)

As children get older, some parents worry about their child's dependence on their blanket. There is nothing to worry about. Children tend to naturally reduce their dependence on their comforter as they age. As long as it doesn't stop them from leading happy, healthy lives, don't worry.

Most nurseries and schools are very sensitive to the potential need to bring a comforter during installation periods. Using these when you're not around is a good way to practice self-regulation and deal with any fear or anxiety of not being with them. In time, the comforter will end up hanging from a hook, or even at home, ready to wait for them when they return.

As you can see, comforter play an irreplaceable role in your child's emotional development, offering comfort and security at every stage of their growth. If you're looking for a soft toy that combines innovation, quality and emotional stimulation, we invite you to discover the wonderful soft toys created by our Belgian partner, Emodou. Their unique concept and commitment to supporting every child's emotional development make them an exceptional choice for supporting your little treasure's development. Discover their enchanting world on their website www.emodou.be and give your child the ideal companion for growing up in complete serenity.