| The life of a baby is not all fun and games. It can be a | | | | learning to explore on their own. |
| very scary place to those little eyes. The world is a big | | | | Many babies choose a favorite blanket. Sometimes |
| unknown noisy place in the eyes of a baby. | | | | this choice is made by what type of fabric it is made |
| Everywhere they look a new item will come into view | | | | from; other times it is just what color or character is on |
| that may startle and scare them. This is why so many | | | | it. The choices may seem arbitrary to parents, but to a |
| babies find items that they feel secure with to get | | | | baby this is their first show if individualism. A child |
| them through this learning curve. The obvious show of | | | | chooses what gives them security with their unique |
| the need for security is a baby cuddling up against | | | | personality. A baby blanket that is chosen for security |
| mom or dad when they are frightened. There are | | | | is a window into this growing personality. A child that |
| many more security items. The most well know is the | | | | shows that they can make decisions and stand by |
| baby blanket. The image of a baby clutching onto his | | | | them in the choice of a security blanket is one that is |
| blanket is one many people associate with. The use of | | | | on his way to be a strong and independent adult. |
| a blanket as a means of security is a great way to | | | | As a child grows their favorite baby blanket will take |
| give a baby more confidence. | | | | on new roles in their lives. One day it will be used as a |
| A baby blanket can be the extra support that a baby | | | | cape in a game of make believe. The fabric may |
| needs to be able to grow and learn in their new | | | | wrap a favorite doll or toy. This simple creation of yarn |
| surroundings. A blanket is soft and tender and will | | | | will continue to give security and further the child's |
| cushion any fears the baby may have. The smells of | | | | growth long after he has grown out of diapers. Long |
| this piece of security can remind the child of loved | | | | after childhood has faded the worn piece of blanket |
| ones that can not be near and help them to know that | | | | will resurface and leave the independent adult with a |
| they are loved and protected from the evils they see | | | | smile and a feeling of security of a time gone by. The |
| out there. A small piece of cloth can be much more | | | | world is his for the taking with his baby blanket by his |
| then a way to stay warm to young child. It can be the | | | | side. |
| beginning of independence from mom and dad and | | | | |