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Nov 2006
My two-year-old son is very attached to a rag doll that has
been his lovey since he was about eight months old. He has the
rather unhygenic habit of lulling himself to sleep by stuffing
her blonde yarn locks into his mouth and sucking on them. About
a year ago, he developed systemic yeast--outside of mouth,
inside and a yeast diaper rash, that was traced back to the
dastardly Dolly. My mom sewed up seven Dolly lookalikes, I
trimmed their hair down to bangs only, began a regimen of
boiling their heads, washing them and rotating them once per
sleep time (he only gets them at nap/nighttime)and the yeast
cleared up. Yes, I boil their heads--they look lovely simmering
feet up in my soup pot.
The yeast returned six weeks ago, and even rx nystatin isn't
completely clearing the rash around his mouth. I'm loathe to
get rid of The Dollys completely, because he's so attached, but
I don't want his physical/oral health to suffer (can't be good
for his teeth, right?). I'd like to transition to him still
having The Dollys but minus the poison hair. I realize this is
a rather individualized situation, but does anyone have any
advice of how to make this as untraumatic as possible? I'm
thinking of gradually trimming back the bangs til they're too
short to suck, but don't know if an all at once approach would
be better...nor do i know how/if to discuss it with my son. any
related lovey weaning advice would be appreciated. Secondarily,
any advice on combatting the facial yeast would be useful--
genitian violet seems too messy for the face, and acidophilus
is having limited results.
--love my son, hate his lovey
Yeast infections are hard to get rid of. The only way
I could ''cure'' my son's yeast infection was to take
Candida orally. Candida is the yeast. Nystatin is topical
what you really need is candida. I don't know where to get
it here in the states. I got it from a homeopathic practicioner
in Germany. It works great. A couple drops in the mouth and
the yeast goes away. The body will fight against it.
Good luck
anon
I know that this might not be what you want to hear, but I think
you should take the loveys away cold turkey. If the lovey is
making your child sick, it's just not working any more.
Explain to your son that they've gotten yucky and aren't safe for
him anymore. Take him out to a store to pick out a new toy as a
consolation prize. Take away the loveys on a weekend when you
have the time to just be with your son and comfort him as he gets
over this hump. Pour yourself a large glass of wine if you need to.
I've heard from parents on BPN many times that weaning (from the
breast, bottle, pacifier, whatever) went much more smoothly than
expected. Your little boy will be just fine.
Yeast infections are no fun and I'm sorry you're going through
this, but I have to say that your description of the boiling
dollies is the single funniest thing I have ever read on
BPN--thanks for the howl after a hard day.
Amy
Yikes, you are being held hostage by a doll! Your child's health is far more
important than your fear. He will learn to love another, and will be better for it.
After
all, adjusting to love and loss is one of those human situations which inevitably
make us stronger. I think you will find that this will also make you a better parent as
it gets easier to make those difficult decisions after having made a few.
Here is what I did with the pacifier for my daughter when she was about 2.5 (and
getting mouth sores): Explain the situation to your son in a VERY matter of fact tone
while using loving words. He will listen. If he gets upset now, you will know that he
understands what is going to happen. Congratulate yourself on having an intelligent
child! Tell him that you will help him choose another ''lovey''. Bring several safe
choices to him and allow him to choose over the course of a morning or afternoon.
At nap or bedtime he might want to bring them all in the crib or he may outright
reject them. Just hang tough and don't let Dolly reappear!
It will likely be difficult at first, may only last a couple of days (for my daughter
it
only took one day with an additional explanation and a stuffed rolly-polly polar
bear) and make going to sleep a trial for you. But it will all work out in the end!
Anon
Feb 2006
are lovey's safe in the crib of a 4 month old at night? we have an angel dear brand - it's
a soft, thin cotton square of material the size of a bandana with a frog's head in the
middle. our baby loves it and put it over her face - she cannot completely roll over yet
but she can get it off her face easily.
froggy
We have that exact same lovey as well as two other sets given to us (for
our twins). I asked the girls' pediatrician and she said she doesn't
recommend any toys in the crib, including loveys, until the child is old
enough to carry it to bed herself... ie a toddler.
She said during a supervised nap it would be ok. So we changed the
loveys to car-ride objects, and will wait till later for the crib toys.
We also changed from blankets to blanket-sleepers on her advice. You
might ask your pediatrician's opinion too.
Isa
That seems crazy, not to allow the lovey in the crib until the child is a toddler. We had a baby nurse when our son was first born, and she urged us to get him a lovey starting at 6 weeks--one small (like 8 x 8
inches) and very light so he could hold it, altho not actually carry it at that time. Of course it took a couple months for him to take to it, but it has been a critical part of his sleep routine--critical for him as well, that is, at least since he was 4 months old (he's now 10 months). In the beginning we worried that he would suffocate because he literally covered his face with it everytime he slept; she said most babies do that, and that is one reason why they have to be lightweight. Over the past 4 to 5 months he uses it like so: he might be in his crib, getting tired, but not yet sleeping, but when sleep time comes and we place the lovey near his head, or drape it on his forehead, he grabs it, turns over and goes to sleep. Truly, it is one thing that has been a consistently indispensible part of his sleep routine.
The store This Little Piggy sells very nice, appropriately sized, lightweight (silk) lovies. Your pediatrician is, I think, being far, far too cautious on this one...
Sept 2005
I wish I never allowed this to start but my 19 month
old is in the habit of feeling/squeezing my nipples or
resting his hand on my breast while he goes to sleep.
If I could find a breastlike lovey to get him attached
to, this might be a great way for him to get himself
to sleep and spare me the pinching. My first thought
was a very soft doll but I've never found one with
skin that is as supple as human skin. Any ideas? Is
there something of the sort around?
AS
I saw a baby bottle in a catalogue that was made out of soft material
and shaped like a breast -- that might work. It was in Sensational
Beginnings or One Step Ahead, I think.
Anon
You might try the Breastbottle Nurser. It's actually a bottle but it's
in the shape of a breast (hence the name!). It might have the
shape/texture you're looking for. I've seen it in one of those First
Step (I think) catalogs or you can google it I'm sure.
anon
My son did a similar thing. When I withdrew access to my nipples, he
simply found his own. He is now nearly 3, and pinches/strokes one of
his own nipples for comfort (with his bottle, in stressful situations,
when tired etc.). I was worried about it at first, but our pediatrician
said that he isn't the first child she's seen do this.
Now I see it as his own resourcefulness in finding something to replace
me. I don't
know if this is helpful at all, I just wanted to say: I think your son
will find his way --we tried blanket and lovey and stuffed toy: all to
no avail. He found what was best for him when the beloved breast went
away.
Better His Than Mine
how about a breast model used for breast exams? or a prostetic breast?
they're silicone or some crap, but if he doesn't bite it or try to open
it up, it might be ok. or try to introduce a stuffed animal over time
(alongside your breast).
kim
Sept 2005
I am desperately looking for a replacement for my son's
blankie. It is from the John Lennon ?Real Love? collection. It
is a white cotton blanket with yellow satin trim around the
edges. In one corner is an embroidered palm tree and elephant.
Note, the palm tree and elephant are key, I found a similar
version online, but it looks like this year?s version has
replaced the palm tree with a giraffe. The original blanket is
from 2002, and I'm not sure they make it anymore. I'm happy to
purchase this (for a reasonable price) from anyone who can part
with it.
Kelly
Try Ebay.
Leslie
August 2005
My 2-year-old loves her blanket, but recently, it seems to have
escalated into an obsession. We've always limited her use of it
to her bedroom only, which she never objected to before. Now
she wants it all the time and will have a tantrum if she doesn't
get it. Should we let her have her blankie whenever she wants
or should we continue to limit her usage of it?? Thanks in
advance for your advice!
It sounds like the bigger problem is whether you want to get comfortable with her having the blanket elsewhere. I've never wanted my 3-yr old to have a blankie thing, just because I've been afraid of the dependency and what to do if something gets lost. Mine also never showed much interest in anything for longer than a week but recently is very interested in a particular blanket-fortunately, one that I like and purchased two of way back when, on the assumption that it could be permanent. She likes to bring her blankie downstairs when she wakes up and willoccassionally ask for it elsewhere, and almost always wants it for sleeping now. Every kid is different, and every parent has different needs and tolerances, but I'd say go ahead and let her have it. Childhood can be scary and exciting, and a blankie isn't much harm. However, I'd make sure she realizes that the blankie has to get washed regularly, and I wouldn't give it to her if she throws a tantrum. I'd just let her have it before that.
This is the age for the blankie obsession. When they are two, they are beginning to learn to separate from their parents and to regulate their own behavior, and the blankie is a big help for some kids. It is something they can turn to to comfort themselves and calm themselves down, especially when a parent is not easily available. Thus, I would let her have it all the time for now -- because this is when her need for it is greatest.
Our child had a similar obsession. He took that darn blankie everywhere when he was two. At three, it was restricted to the car and the house. Now that he is four, he may have it for bed only. But it still does calm him quite a bit. It seems to be a bit of a tactile thing -- he'll sit and rub the satin edging between his fingers until he falls asleep.
Anyway,most stuff I have read suggests that the ''blankie obsession'' is actually a positive developmental step, and should be allowed, especially at 2.
Karen
Hi - we have compromised so that the blankie comes with us but waits in the car or stroller. It is a rule, ''blankie waits.'' She tests it and asks if blankie can come along and the answer is always the same, blankie waits. She seems to like knowing blankie is there but is protected and clean...
anon
Go ahead and let your 2-year-old carry her blankie around. It will make both your lives easier, and believe me, she'll grow out of it in a year or so. I've never met a high school kid who still carries around her blankie/baby/duckie. It's normal for toddlers to get strongly attached to a comfort object - at 2, she's suddenly aware of the larger world around her, and she needs a little extra reassurance. Both my kids (now 5 and 8) dragged around their blankies/''baby'' in their toddler years, and both lost obsessional interest around three or four. My eight and a half year old daughter still sleeps with her ''baby,'' a formerly-pink, now squashed and greyish, soft doll, but she'd never take it to school.
Just my two cents. Let your tot drag her blankie around the house, take it on outings, etc. It's a harmless (and adorable) phase, and she'll grow out of it soon enough.
Julie
I would lighten up. It's not going to hurt to have her lovie around.
Do not limit your child's need for her blankie. Especially at 2 years, when they are making such leaps and bounds developmentally, the comfort of a blankie helps them know they are safe, can be little kids, and is a self-soothing tool. Our daughter, who is 19 months, LOVES her blankie, and I see no problem with her having something that comforts her besides the arms of her parents. The only rule we have is that she can't take it out of the house (unless we spend the night somewhere else) and not in her stroller - because she almost lost it once that way, and that was not a good experience for any of us (fortunately, we found it and also got a second one, just in case). We explained to her that it's too risky to take it out because we don't want to lose it. But she certainly takes it out of her room all the time, and loves sitting with it, playing with it with her dolls, etc. I see no problem with that.
blankie lover
June 2005
My 18 month old son is deeply attached to a certain type of
lovie (a blankie with stuffed animal head attached) and of
course we only have one. I'm trying to find a second one that
is EXACTLY the same but have found out that it's been
discontinued by Carters. On Ebay, I've found 'similar' items
but not the exact same one. I definitely need to buy one for
him, but I'm not sure whether to get one thats as similar as
possible to the original or go for something that looks quite
different. Does anyone have any advice about getting a second
lovey that's not exactly like the original? Sounds like a
trivial concern but it's a major upheaval at our house whenever
this lovie goes missing!
liz
Your son is still quite young, and having a little ''family'' of lovies could work. He still may be happiest with the original, or could grow attached to all (!), Maybe try having one for car only, or house only...
But only he can decide if one that is similar or completely different will do.... it's usually not in the appearance, but in the odor, texture, particular way it fits under the chin, etc.
My kids became attached to cheap flannel baby blankets that disintegrated to mere threads. They weren't replacable - color and texture from touch and washings are only achievable from age.
The older one accepted a new and different one at age 4, but still gets sad when he sees the remnants of the original (we keep it as a souvenir). The younger one initially accepted her replacement, but occasionally rejects it in favor of her quickly disappearing rags.
Love the Luvvies
Try both. Your son seems young enough that something different may work. My daughter was the same age when we had to get her more of her favorite stuffed animal. We were pleasantly surprised how she took to variety. We now have about 4 of them, all loved by her.
anon
My child has a lovey like what you are describing from the Nordstrom's children's dept.
Its just one square foot of blanket and a soft dog head attached. I also think Potter Barn Kids has similar things.
good luck
My son has a Comfy Cozy Doggie by Gund. It's like a blanket with a doggie head attached to it (it's blue) and he absolutely adores it. It sounds like what you're talking about. The store at BabyCenter.com sells them (Dog, Lamb, Cow, Frog, etc.), and also CherishedPresents.com has a good selection.
Try looking up Comfy Cozy on Google for other options. Hope this helps!
Elise
IT would be helpful if you had described the lovie - I think we have at least two like you described that our baby never had any interest in and would be willing to just give you if it was the same kind.
Tell us all what you are looking for in the next post and maybe someone can help you.
trying to help
My son became incredibly attached to two stuffed puppies when he was about 18 months old, so I thought I was smart to buy ''back- up'' puppies in case one got lost. Ha! He found the back-up puppies when he was around two years old, and instead of keeping track of two puppies, I now have to keep track of four! And he has always known which are the old (original) puppies and which are the new. Bottom line, it's a good idea to have a back-up lovie, but more than likely it won't work if you need to substitute for the ''real thing!''
good luck!
After a near loss of my daughter's one and only blanky, I searched for one exactly like it and found one almost like it, but not exact. Rather than try to pass it off as the original, I introduced it as Blanky 2. Now, when Blanky 1 is in the laundry or we can't find it, I can give her Blanky 2 and she's just as happy. Sometimes both blankies end up in bed with her, and she doesn't seem to mind. I think it's more important for them to know they have blankies to hold for comfort, and less important that there is just one. Of course, all kids are different, so you never know.
Gal
Get a backup lovie as close to the original as possible! My son is addicted to the Gund Comfy Cozy Puppy and we have 2, and even that feels like not enough as one is usually dirty and in need of a wash or misplaced temporarily! You wouldn't happen to be looking for a pale blue soft blanket-like lovie with satin edging and a zebra or bear or puppy head on the top of it, out of kind of a fleece fabric? I have one that was a gift and we never used- but I can't remember what animal head was on top.
You would be welcome to it if that is the lovie that he uses.
Good luck!
lou
Check out www.ohbabygift.com Then select the link for taggies/security
blankets. You might find something similar to your child's lovey! Julie
October 2003
My 14 month-old daughter has a blanket that she loves. It was
bought as a gift last X-mas & I can not find another one like
it. It doesn't even have a tag on it & the person who gave it
to her can't remember where he bought it.
Anyway, I read that she is still at an age where I can cut the
blankie in 2 & she won't notice. She seriously loves this
blankie-- 1) we would be totally screwed if we lost it & 2) she
carries it around with her so it gets washed a lot-- hence the
need for a 'back up'.
The problem is this: I can't even sew on a button! Does anyone
know how to do this? The tricky thing is is is a delicate yarn
with a pretty loose weave/knit (see how non-domestic I
am?!?!?). PLEASE HELP ME!!! I will pay top $$$
Thanks in advance,
virginia
A loosely woven blanket must be cut into two pieces carefully.
Fold it in half, and mark the fold with chalk, soap or a basting
thread. Then use a sewing machine to sew lines about 1/4 inch
from each side of the mark. The machine stitch will hold the
fabric together while you cut it in half. Then use binding or
ribbon to finish the edge. Fold it in half lengthwise, iron it,
and pin it to the cut edge so it encloses the edge. Then use the
machine to sew it down. Voila!! Two blankies!
September 2002
We are desperately seeking a duplicate ''blankie'' for my son.
It's made by Carter's and it's the John Lennon Real Love series
from about 2 years ago. It's yellow on one side and white on
the other side; the white side has pictures of little animals
and the yellow side has pictures of little animals and
says ''John Lennon'' over and over. I have looked everywhere
but apparently Carter's doesn't make this one anymore. Does
anyone have one they can bear to part with?? We'd be happy to
pay for it. Alternatively, has anyone tried cutting a blankie
in half?? I'm afraid my son will notice and freak out if we do
that...but we really need to be able to keep one at daycare for
him. Thanks!
Gigi
I googled Carter John Lennon blanket. You can buy it at the Baby
Center for 18.95
http://store.babycenter.com/product/nursery/solids_and_blankets/solid_and_print_blankets/1085
susan
I believe I have the blankie you're looking for. Contact me at
Helena
My friend's daughter uses the same John Lennon ''da-tee''
(yellow/white animal receiving blanket). The mom (in the
Davis area) bought two: one at Mervyns and the other at
Sears. She has a friend using this theme for her new baby
and says the items are still available at these stores.
Anyway, you might want to check before you cut the blanket!
Jenne
I've got the blanket you're looking for. I'll be happy to give
it to you. Ours is still in great condition. My e-mail is
jane
We currently live on the east coast and am happy to send you the
blanket you described. Let me know if you are not able to find
one more locally.
Best, Gail
Gigi,
We might have a copy of the blanket you're looking for. The
description sounds VERY similar to what you're after. The
copyright on the tag of our Carters blanket reads: 2000 Emu
Namae. Send me an e-mail if this sounds right.
-Linnea
We have this blanket and are willing to give it up if you can't
find it anywhere else (we still use it every night in our
toddler's crib). Please e-mail me and let me
know if you will need it.
Kim
I have a John lennon yellow/white blanket that we can part
with. Email me and I will give you my address, etc. I know how
important a blanket is; my 3 year old has 3 of the same blankets!
Jennifer
Sounds like you've got lots of options, but in case anyone is
wondering about cutting the blankie in half, I tried it and it
worked fine. My hope was to prolong the blankie's life by cutting
down on wear and tear on each half. The kid never noticed.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure I really reduced the wear and tear,
since each half got twice as much love per square inch...
VM
Dec 2000
I was very moved by the long post by the adoptive parents with the boy and
the "transitional object" (known in our house as a "lovie") named Boo.
[Editor: see "Adopted Children and Sleep
for that discussion.] I
thought it was a very good letter, but I have a practical suggestion. Based
on our "lovie" experience, I would strongly advise anyone whose kid seems to
be attaching to a particular stuffed animal or blanket to RUN, not walk, to
buy a second one right away. My son has a lamb which he loves, and we
managed to track down a duplicate (at some effort, let me tell you) fairly
early on. When Lambie gets too grubby, I just whisk him off for a wash, and
sub in his twin, who is now equally broken in. This relieves some of our
fear of losing Lambie, and we don't even know anymore which is Lambie No. 1.
And my son is none the wiser.
Wendy
One more thing about getting a "backup lovie:"
Copy down *everything* on the stuffed animal's tag. The brand name (e.g.
Gund)
and all the numbers on the tag guarantee that you can reorder the toy, rather
than having to go in to a store a year later with a desperate and vague
description of Little Jane's pink-earred furry grey cat. It also helped me order
the backup toy on the web.
If you do want to have two lovies in commission simultaneously, start the switch
early: my second child rejected the newer toy because it just didn't smell right.
- sarah s.
In my family the "lovie" was always a blankie, which my mom promptly cut
into pieces and put new blanket binding on so that there would always be a
spare for washing and emergencies. Frequent rotation ensured that all
pieces had that special smell and feel. This can be helpful if it isn't
possible to buy a new one as a backup. I also was very moved by the piece
on sleeping issues with an adopted baby - thank you for sharing your
experience with the group.
-Charis
October 2001
I would like my daughter (8 months) to have a special blanket or
stuffed animal -- a "transitional object" or "lovey" -- but have no
idea how to go about facilitating this attachment. I have a few
specific questions -- 1) Is there an age when this is appropriate (or
easier) to do? 2) On the subject of age, I know that the AAP
recommends against blankets and stuffed animals in the crib because
they have been linked with SIDS. At 8 months, is my daughter past the
age where we need to worry about this? 3) Any recommendations on what
type of object (such as a blanket or stuffed animal or something else)
works best? Are there any features which help (one of the soft toys
under consideration has a small rattle sound; one blanket has a
crinkly part in the center...)? 4) Do you pick the object yourself or
somehow let the child show a preference? -- but mainly I want to
know, HOW does one go about introducing a lovey and getting your child
attached to it??
Thanks to all for your help
Anonymous
I recommend offering the item to your child often (e.g., when you
pick them up from a nap or drive in the car or go for a walk in the
stroller). My other recommendation is whatever ends up as the
lovey, make sure you have an extra identical copy or two stashed
away in the closet. We have several extra blankets in the closet
for both of my daughters. When an old one gets lost we introduce
a new one. The new ones probably don't have the same smell or
aura of love, but they will soon.
anonymous
To the mom looking for a "lovey": check out www.lillamonsters.com. They are
hand made flannel blankets with satin around the edges and come in a variety
of patterns.
Jamie
My 1 1/2 year old daughter carries a little blanket called a Comfort Silkie
that we got as a birth gift. It's a 14 inch square with satin on one side
and flannel on the other. It's easily replaceable, washable, portable, and
has a handy loop to attach it to a button or stroller harness. When she was
about 5 months old and able to roll over, I would put it in the crib under
her body with the vague notion that she would become more attached to
something that smelled like her. When we went out, I'd tuck one of the
corners into her pants so it would be right under her hand. We also played a
lot of hide and seek with it. Now she will not be separated from it and
falls asleep stroking the satin. I have several that I rotate so that she
gets attached to the type of blanket, not just a specific one, so when one
gets lost, it's not a crisis.
We gave our now 9-month-old daughter a comfort object when we were teaching
her to sleep in her own crib. Actually, we started giving her the lovey
before then(when she still slept in our bed/room), so it would smell like us
and be associated with comfort and mom and dad. I just went down to
Rockridge Kids and found a little square blanket with flannel one side and
satin on the other. We call it her softy and started giving it to her around
5 months. I asked her dr. about blankets in the be and he said as long as
she was able to roll over and back, she'd be ok. This softy is really small,
too. So we just started giving it to her for naps and bedtime and cuddling
up with it when getting started on the bedtime routine. Now she loves it and
grabs it and cuddles with it as soon as she goes into her crib. She's not
even really interested in a pacifier anymore, but must have her softy! We
got a second one, too, so she can take one when she's with her babysitter
and in case one gets lost. It's great for traveling, too--a little piece of
comfort and home when baby is somewhere else. I think there are also
crib-safe stuffed animals. Our daughter has one of those, too, but doesn't
really cuddle up with it when it's sleeping time. I think the rattle in it
kind of gets her into play mode, since I often see her playing with that one
when she wakes up from her nap. I don't see why you can't get your child
interested in a lovey at 8 months; you just need to introduce it and keep
providing it. Also you can start by cuddling up with it yourself so it
smells like you. There are even special blankets that are made to absorb
your scent. They may be for younger babies, I don't know. Hope that helps!
Kate
Introducing a Lovey: My experience is that there is a mysterious
chemistry between a child and her/his lovey. It's rather like falling in
love. The most you can do is provide suitable objects. Some kids find a
lovey; others don't. My daughter just took her lovey to college with her
(they've been together since she was 3). My son always "played the
field"; he loved the lovey he was with when he was younger and now has
pretty much given them up.
At my baby shower I received a gift set with a small blanket (about 12" x
15") which, at the time, I was convinced served no real purpose. I threw it
in my son's crib. It is almost 4 years later and his "silkie" remains his
most beloved possession. The thing is, it was unintentional, so I'm not
sure it would have worked had we planned it. I do know one reason he loves
it is that one side is satiny, and I've known many kids who find that very
comforting. (my brother used to walk around with one of our mom's
slips). I know a mom's nightgown/shirt is a common "lovey"; just keep in
mind practicality. One of the benefits of a lovey is the comfort and
security it can provide in a new situation, such as a new daycare-so
probably mom's underwear wouldn't be the best choice.
In my experience, and from what I've heard, it is the child who transforms
an object into a lovey. You could of course pick something and see if it
sticks. Keep in mind, loveys, like imaginary friends, are used as needed.
Many children have no inclination or need for such an object, finding
security and comfort elsewhere. It's funny, we named silkie "silkie"
because on the tag it actually says"comfort silkie"(we're so original).
There's also a # to the company, if you're interested: 1-800-266-BABY. Good
Luck!
I think it is a little easier to do at less than 8 months but not at all
impossible. We used the "comfort silkie" blankey that is about the size of
a large handkerchief - not a SIDS risk from what I understand. It is satin
on one side and satin-hemmed. He basically sucks on the corner to put
himself to sleep (and it works great! I still remember the night I heard him
wake up and then over the baby monitor I heard him chawing on the blanket
and then fall back to sleep!! JOY!) The downside to the object attachment is
you can't ever lose the thing or you'll be toast. The upside is that we
could probably make him fall asleep hanging upside down from a tree, as long
as we gave him the blankey. Before we gave it to him, I slept with it for a
few nights under my t-shirt. After that I would just tuck it next to him or
put it in his hand when I put him down. I bought a second one so I would be
able to wash Blankey No. 1, but "Nother Blankey" has never acquired the
allure of Blankey No. 1 (he often asks for both now, though). Some kids
seem to carry their blankeys or objects with them everywhere, but we've had
pretty good success telling him the Blankey stays in the crib (or in the
bedroom). It is also helpful to impose this rule so you don't find yourself
turning the house upside down at 9 p.m. looking for it. I'm a little
worried that he'll still be using the thing in college, but maybe he can
just find a girlfriend with a flannel shirt.
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