Attached to "chou chou"

Hi parents, just wondering if it's normal for a child to be overly attached to his/her toy or blankie (they call them "chou chou"). Mine brings her blankie everywhere, even to school. She tells me she likes to put her hand in the bag where her blankie is and just ruffle it. Seems like it provides her great comfort. Do yours also do the same?

Jayel Goh

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Yes it is, they are considered "safety objects" to them - being attached to something makes them feel safe, and they could even develop a sense of "you must come with me" to every experience they have - so that means you're not going anywhere without it. What would help is to get the exact same item in multiple quantities so that you can alternate and wash them without them knowing it was gone for too long (though they do know by the smell haha). My son has 4 of the exact same teddybear (1 for home, 1 for childcare and 2 to alternate) and he doesn't even blink an eye on any other soft toys we try to give him :)

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