![]() In the beginning, I would start with 1 comfort item. Stuffed animal (these Jelly Cats are my favorite!) You have a world of choices when it comes to “comfort items” which include… In fact, when we prepare for a trip, a stuffed animal is often the first item we pack! That’s fine and it’s definitely not required, but at Little Z’s, we think they are a great tool to provide self-soothing for your child at home and while you are traveling. You might consider adding a stuffed animal or blanket to your child’s crib for security and as a sleep cue to ease bedtime.Īlternatively, you may have no intention of giving your young toddler a stuffed animal or a blanket to sleep with. Let’s talk about introducing stuffed animals and blankets to a young toddler. How to introduce a blanket or comfort item to your child? For 0 to 12-month-olds, there should be nothing in their sleep space, except for the mattress fitted with a flat sheet. And while they are cute, they are not safe. I know you see Pinterest videos and images of all the beautiful nurseries with blankets and stuffed animals. Under 12 months of age, nothing should be in your child’s sleep space. Should your infant have a stuffed animal or comfort item in their crib? So let’s talk specific do’s and don’ts for comfort items like pillows, ‘lovies’, and stuffed animals for your child. I teach families about when to introduce a pillow or stuffed animal all the time in The Sleep Society, our monthly membership for parents all over the world to sleep train their children. We want to make sure your child has the appropriate sleep environment and setup, but we also want to make sure we make sleep a thing. We want to make sure we’re following the AAP safe sleep environment recommendation guidelines. At that point, it is okay to offer a small blanket or comfort item.Īt Little Z’s, I am all about safe sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nothing within the child’s crib until 12 months old. But for 12 months, it lived on a shelf or in a box until it was finally time to introduce a stuffed animal! Hugged tightly each night, adored during the day, and never forgotten for family vacations. When you opened it at the shower, you pictured the precious life this bunny would live. If you’re like me, you’ve had a precious stuffed bunny that was gifted at a baby shower sitting in a box. ![]()
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