In western cultures, we tend to separate children from their parents after the first year – after which they sleep on their own, and self-soothe using blankets and soft toys. “These become part of the sleep ritual.”It is not unusual for your attachment to soft toys as a sleep aid to persist into adulthood. I have other soft toys that sit on top of my wardrobe. My girlfriend, Becky, got me into soft toys. Having soft toys gives you some of the comfort of an animal, without the responsibilities associated with it.

Source: The Guardian January 05, 2020 14:26 UTC