Many child experts agree that security items are essential to a child’s development. The use of a security blanket is recommended over a stuffed animal or any other toys. Blankets have no small parts like eyes or buttons which can fall off and pose as a choking hazard to a baby. The soft fabrics also naturally absorb a child’s unique scent.

A good security blanket is one that is multi textured to provide baby with excellent tactile stimulation. This helps develop the sense of touch. Blankets can also be used as a play accessory when pretending, playing peekaboo or wrapping other toys. It aids in stimulating natural creativity and imagination.