Every child should have a comfort object to ease stressful situations. I don't think I would have survived childhood without my blue blanket. Choose one A comfort object reminds the child of the safety of home. Blankets are the best comfort object. When I faced a scary change, like going to preschool, all I had to do was hug my blanket and I felt calmer. Experts say that many comfort objects are effective because they smell like the child's home or parents. Choose one I don't remember what mine smelled like. I am sure that's true because I never let my mother wash my blanket! You might think that forming a dependence on an object is unhealthy; however Choose one you would be wrong. research shows that more than 60 percent of children have a comfort object. Even medical staff understand the healing properties a comfort object. Choose one Many hospitals encourage parents to bring comfort objects for children undergoing medical treatment and testing. Comfort objects make the kids feel better. Remember when you decide to retire your child's special object, whether it's a stuffed bear, a blue blanket, or a favorite doll, be gentle and make sure that your child is really ready!