Why do babies need a comfort doll?

On the road of parenting, some small objects may seem inconspicuous, but they play an irreplaceable role in the baby's growth. Comfort dolls are one of them.

What is a comfort doll?
Soothing dolls, also called "emotional companions", "sleeping dolls" or "Lovey", are soft toys specially designed for infants and young children. They usually have the characteristics of soft touch, safe material, and can be held and chewed. It may be a plush bunny, a comfort towel, or a small doll with ears.

What are the functions of a comfort doll?
✅ Establish a sense of security
Newborns have a long adaptation period to the environment. The presence of a comfort doll can simulate the "mother's breath", become a familiar companion for the baby, and reduce the anxiety in an unfamiliar environment.

✅ Assist in falling asleep
When establishing a sleep ritual, using a comfort doll regularly can help the baby form a habit signal of "it's time to sleep when it's there", which helps to fall asleep independently.

✅ Relieve separation anxiety
When the baby starts to go to daycare, wean, or the mother leaves temporarily, the comfort doll can provide a substitute companionship psychologically, reducing crying and anxiety.

✅ Emotional outlet

When babies cannot express their emotions, they often release stress by grabbing, biting, hugging dolls, etc., and the comfort doll becomes their "emotion regulator" invisibly.

Tips: More comfort dolls are not always better
It is recommended that the baby only have one or two comfort dolls to avoid distracting attachment emotions and to facilitate the formation of a stable psychological connection.

A small comfort doll may become your baby's softest spiritual support in the middle of the night when you can't see it. In their growth journey, this soft companionship may be more important than you think.