{"id":4889,"date":"2019-10-08T05:23:37","date_gmt":"2019-10-08T13:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/?p=4889"},"modified":"2021-01-04T14:03:56","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T22:03:56","slug":"transitional-objects-how-your-childs-favorite-stuffed-animal-promotes-social-emotional-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2019\/10\/08\/transitional-objects-how-your-childs-favorite-stuffed-animal-promotes-social-emotional-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitional Objects: How Your Child\u2019s Favorite Stuffed Animal Promotes Social Emotional Development"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-4888 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20265a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"How transitional objects support development\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20265a-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20265a-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/babysparks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/20265a.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>What is a Transitional Object?<\/h2>\n<p>Transitional objects are chosen possessions that offer security and comfort to a child. They\u2019re often soft and huggable items, such as teddy bears and blankets, that are used to soothe during a transitional phase. Fundamentally, these objects are an emotional support system that can offer a lot of reassurance to a child facing <a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2016\/05\/26\/tears-and-fears-are-normal-whats-behind-separation-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">separation anxiety<\/a> or an uncertain circumstance. Going to daycare or preschool for the first time, sleeping in a new bed, or meeting a new nanny are all common scenarios that might call for this transitional object to be close by.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b><i>Highlights:\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transitional objects are chosen possessions that are often huggable items, such as stuffed animals or blankets, that offer emotional support to a child.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These objects can offer a lot of reassurance to a child facing separation anxiety or uncertain circumstances, such as going to daycare for the first time or meeting a new nanny.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child might choose a transitional object as early as 4-6 months or as late as 24-36 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that they\u2019re a sign of independence! A child with a transitional object is learning that they can feel safe in the world when a caregiver isn\u2019t around.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never advised to use a transitional object as punishment, such as taking it away when a child misbehaves.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can foster the use of a transitional object by placing it next to your child when they feel anxious.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Parents and caregivers commonly share a lot of questions when it comes to transitional objects. Why did my child choose this object? Is his attachment to this object healthy? What if he can\u2019t bring it with him somewhere? And of course, is it okay to <em>wash it<\/em>? Besides the occasional nibbling on a dirty blanket, transitional objects are actually quite healthy! Let\u2019s take a look at their role in early child development.<\/p>\n<h2>A Brief History of Transitional Objects<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of pop culture references to transitional objects belonging to different characters throughout history. But none are quite as popular as Linus and his blanket from Charles Shulz\u2019s Peanuts cartoon. This image helped spark the conversation around the phenomenon of transitional objects back in the 1950s. Pediatrician and psychoanalyst, Dr. Donald Woods Winnicott, coined the term \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/well.blogs.nytimes.com\/2013\/03\/11\/a-firm-grasp-on-comfort\/?te=1&amp;nl=nyt-parenting&amp;emc=edit_ptg_20190930\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">transitional object<\/a>\u201d in 1953.\u00a0 He wanted parents and caregivers to understand how truly meaningful these objects were to a child. He stressed the importance of an infant or toddler choosing his or her own transitional object, and explained that it represents a connection between the mother or primary caregiver and the external world. The use of a transitional object may seem to be an ordinary form of child\u2019s play, but it really is a big developmental step!<\/p>\n<h2>Making the Most of Transitional Objects<\/h2>\n<p>You might notice the use of a transitional object appearing as early as 4-6 months or as late as 24-36 months. Child psychologists explain that you can help encourage a healthy relationship with your child\u2019s chosen transitional object by placing it next to him when he seems anxious. Remember that when he starts to turn to this object for security and comfort, it\u2019s a move towards <a href=\"https:\/\/babysparks.com\/2017\/07\/24\/encouraging-your-toddlers-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">independence<\/a>. He knows that he can feel safe in the world even though a caregiver or parent isn\u2019t around. Some worry that a child clinging to a transitional object may be a sign of weakness or insecurity, but that\u2019s a misunderstanding stemming from culture rather than scientific evidence. So when your neighbor asks, \u201cIs it okay that he\u2019s so attached to that stuffed animal?\u201d, you can say \u201cYep! It\u2019s actually a healthy sign of independence.\u201d Fun facts for the whole neighborhood!<\/p>\n<p>Here are some other points to help you foster the use of transitional objects:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If it\u2019s possible to create two versions of this object, go for it! That makes it a lot easier to wash it or ease the pain if one gets lost. (And yes, it\u2019s okay to wash it!)<\/li>\n<li>It would be great if all daycare centers and preschools allowed all children to bring personal items in from home. Unfortunately, that\u2019s not always the case. If he\u2019s not allowed to have his teddy with him at school, bring it with you in the car. Start a ritual where he says goodbye and promises to see teddy after lunch. It also helps to explain how different places have different rules.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t use his transitional object as a punishment. Taking it away when he\u2019s misbehaving can cause more anxiety.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t stress about him taking it with him to his junior high classes. Children tend to naturally start to let go of transitional objects as they grow and become more comfortable in their surroundings.<\/li>\n<li>But don\u2019t be worried if he keeps it long-term, either. Millions of adults all over the world will save childhood security blankets, dolls, or toys. It\u2019s incredibly common! In fact, about 25% of women bring a transitional object from childhood to college with them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that a transitional object will invite a child to express themselves, connect, and emotionally flourish.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is a Transitional Object? Transitional objects are chosen possessions that offer security and comfort to a child. 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