Anyone else have a toddler who is not ever seen without his blankie and his thumb in his mouth?? I don't mind so much (our son is 3) but lots of people have commented on it in a disapproving way. He does always seem to have it, he rubs his blankie on his face while he sucks his thumb. Should we limit is access or is this all ok?
2007-07-22 11:17:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
This may sound funny but i am 24 years old and still have my blanky i cant sleep without it it gives me security that no person could ever give me and i don't think that there is anything wrong with me for having it. He is still a baby and needs to feel secure wherever he may be. I think that its the cutest thing to see a child with its blanky and thumb in his mouth. Don't start sweating the small stuff because the hard stuff will start later on, enjoy him being a baby because it wont last for long.
2007-07-22 19:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The blankie is not a problem. Lots of kids feel safer with something soft that smells like home. His thumb in his mouth, though, could do a lot of damage orthodonticly. Can you get him into a dentist office for x-rays? The dentist should be able to tell you whether your child's habit is ruining his future smile.
TX mom
Debbie
2007-07-22 18:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can only tell you my experience- our son is 10 and with aspergers. He didn't suck his thumb- but that blankie was with him everywhere.
I think it is fine- we left it in the car when we went places...
As a side note- he doesn't have it anymore- but he has a comforter he likes to sleep with. My husband and I each have our own blankets we must sleep with- no way we could share one blanket in own bed and not get divorced! ;-)
I do wish people wouldn't make kids grow up so fast. Everyone has comfort objects- even adults.
Good luck to you guys...and give him a hug!
2007-07-22 18:24:23 · answer #3 · answered by Sage 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know a set of parents that has a girl that is 8 years old, still carrying her blanket, and sucks her thumb too may that is too far. At 3 he is still learning to sooth himself, I would not worry about the blanket so much. The thumb sucking is what I would be worried about because it could ruin his teeth.
2007-07-22 20:18:21 · answer #4 · answered by TM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 2nd child had a blankie and dummy until she was about 2.when we took the dummy she didnt want the blanket,she replaced it with a pink bag she took EVERYWHERE.she's 9 now and no blankie, bag or dummy in sight.my 3rd child is 2 and sucks 2 fingers and carries her blankie EVERYWHERE,im not worried about it its just another thing to remember to take when we go out.
2007-07-22 21:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He feels insecure for some reason. Don't deal with the symptom, try to deal with the underlying problem. Maybe he needs more hugs and cuddles. Perhaps take him onto your lap for a story or cuddle, and gently remove the blankie and thumb while he's engaged with you.
2007-07-22 18:25:38 · answer #6 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think that at 3 it is still somewhat normal to need the security blanket, though I would limit it to his bedroom. If he seems to want it during the day, tell him he'll have to go into his room to hold it. He'll naturally prefer the company of other people to the isolation of his room, so he'll stop asking for it during the day.
As far as the thumb-sucking is concerned, it is harder to limit. But, it is also more important to be rid of. Your son's teeth will start to pay the price of his habit. Talk to your dentist about techniques for breaking it. My mother knitted little thumbcovers for me to wear when I was little. That way every time I went to put my thumb in my mouth, all I got was a mouthful of yarn--yuck! I've also heard of hot sauce and bitter-butter.
Good luck to you!
2007-07-22 18:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Aubrey and Braeden's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's perfectly natural for kids to have some form of a security "snuggle buddy" with them. My son carries a stuffed cat with him EVERYWHERE we go. Even my siblings and I had "blankies" for several years, and we all sucked our thumbs. He will outgrow it, trust me!
2007-07-22 18:31:41 · answer #8 · answered by dantooine_81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my hubbys friend is 23 and still sleeps with his (under his pillow i think) and he said in high school he would bring it if he stayed over anywhere :)
i think as long as you don't let him take it to school or anywhere it could be in the way its not a problem.
Its his security blanket.
My daughter is 8 months and already has her favorite blankie. its not really a problem with me.
my oldest daugters was her pacifier she held on to that till she was 3 :)
2007-07-22 18:35:26 · answer #9 · answered by Chads Wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My toddler carries a large soccer ball with him everywhere, he sleeps with it, eats with it and plays with it. It's been like this for several weeks now. lol
I figure it's just a phase and I've let him carry on. I'm sure he'll grow out of it sooner or later.
Good luck :-)
2007-07-22 18:23:28 · answer #10 · answered by Claudia G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋