I’m not sure if it’s a good idea to introduce a cuddly to baby. As far as I possibly can, I try to not let him depend or rely on one object too much, so much so that without it, it could mean trouble for us. I would rather he be fascinated by a lot of different things so that he could easily keep himself entertained when we are busy with chores. This way, we don’t have to lug around his favourite cuddly wherever we go and hopefully we can make do with whatever toys that we can provide him with.
The article about the baby-cuddly relationship also said something about the cuddly being a sort of calm or soothing object to baby to help him fall asleep. Again, I’m worried about this as I try to keep baby’s bed free from too many objects that could prove to be suffocation or choking hazards.
What do other parents think and do? Is the cuddly a good idea and does it really help to keep a baby entertained for longer periods of time and provides a sense of calm and comfort?
