Security Blanket

It's normal for a child to grow attached to soft objects for comfort and security but some kids never do. New research shows that the closer a parent is to the child during the transition to sleep, the less likely the child will form an attachment to a blanket or other object.

There is no evidence though that blanket attachment is linked to anxiety. It is seen as positive in Asian cultures as the blanket works as a substitute when the primary caregiver is not available. Experts note that children with such attachments may be empathetic in adolescence and less likely to bully others.