Comfort object
Item used to provide psychological comfort / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A comfort object, more formally a transitional object or attachment object,[1][2] is an item used to provide psychological comfort, especially in unusual or unique situations, or at bedtime for children. Among toddlers, a comfort object often takes the form of a blanket (called a security blanket) or a stuffed animal, doll or other toy, and may be referred to by a nickname such as blankie.
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Comfort objects are said to enable children to gain independence and research indicates that these objects have positive effects on children by reducing anxiety in later life.[3]