Are the bonds children make with Stuffed Animals healthy?

Do you have a child who, wherever they go, always seems to be carrying their favorite stuffed animal? While the image is certainly cute, you might be wondering if this level of attachment is healthy for your child. The short answer is yes it is perfectly healthy , but if you want to know more; read the rest of this article to see how stuffed animals actually affect our children.

3) Children are less shy with a comforter

Stuffed animals are considered comfort objects , and studies have proven that comfort objects and "imaginary companions" can make children feel less shy and more focused. There are two reasons for this, stuffed animals that act as comfort objects can give children a sense of courage in potentially stressful environments. This is why firefighters and police officers often give children stuffed animals after a traumatic incident. Children can also practice their social skills on stuffed animals, reading them stories and playing with them as they would with other children.

2) Soft toys can even help adults

Maybe your child is big and even though he doesn't carry his stuffed animal everywhere he goes, he still keeps it by his bed at night. Some people think this is abnormal and that adults who still have stuffed animals should "grow out". However, having a stuffed animal by your side can be helpful, alleviating anxiety , stress and loneliness. Not to mention that about 40% of American adults still sleep with their stuffed animal, so you're not alone.

1) Stuffed animals protect us

Big or small, it's never fun to sleep alone, with no one to talk to and even worse when you have nightmares...Plush toys have the power to bring a room or a house to life. They are like guardians who watch over our safety and our well-being. For a child, a cuddly toy is like a protector , a friend who watches over him constantly. He is always the first responder in case of bad dreams, who will both soothe him after a difficult awakening, then help him go back to sleep in peace. This protective effect is ingrained in us and our vision of stuffed animals. This certainly justifies the presence of so many stuffed animals in our room during our childhood.

In conclusion, the emotional attachment we have to our stuffed animals is perfectly healthy, whatever your age. So whether you are looking for a stuffed animal, a comforter or a beautiful Teddy bear for yourself or for that special someone in your life, take a look at our online Soft Toys store.