Angel Dear Animal Lovie FAQs
1. What is lovie?
Lovie is known as a security blanket or any comfort objects for a baby or toddler which provides comfort, relieves anxiety and brings them to a good sleep.
2. When to introduce lovie?
The best time to introduce a lovie is somewhere between 4 and 6 months.
3. How to select a lovie?
The best lovies are not too big and don’t make any noise that could wake or distract your baby – no rattles or scrunchy bits.
4. How to introduce lovie?
- (a) Make your lovie smell like Mama
Mummy can use the lovie against her skin for few hours or so before give it to your baby for the first time.
- (b) Keep the lovie for sleep
To make your baby’s lovie a special comfort object and not just another toy, it’s important to reserve the lovie for sleep. You can make the lovie a part of your baby’s nighttime or nap routine if you choose, otherwise it should stay in the crib or wherever your baby sleeps.
Once the lovie is a constant in your baby’s sleep routine, it can make transitions like travel or learning a new skill a little easier.
- (c) Baby lovie backup
If you can, have a spare lovie in case of emergency. Swap and wash the two regularly so your baby can’t tell the difference.
- (d) Give it time
It may take a while for your baby to love their lovey, and that’s okay. “Over the course of a few weeks, they will start to find their lovey and use it in a way that’s unique to them”
5. How can I get her to "quit" her lovie habit?
Don’t expect or pressure him to give it up any time soon. Research suggests that a lovey can help your child deal with strangers and may enhance her learning in new settings. Besides, trying to deny or limit its use might make her want it even more. Your child will probably begin to give it up sometime between ages 3 and 5. For now, let her enjoy the comfort of her "first friend," and make the most of this adorable childhood ritual.
1. 什么是安抚巾？
安抚巾是用特殊的透气性布料制成的，手感好，不掉毛，耐水洗，有的安抚巾就是一块缝接好的布料，有的安抚巾还会与一个同种布料制成、不含小零件的动物玩偶连在一起。无论哪种形式，宝宝都可以抓握、捏揉、搓拉、扯咬，它是一个可以满足宝宝心理需要、带给宝宝安全感的特殊“小物件”。
2. 安抚巾和安抚奶嘴有何不同？
安抚奶嘴是妈妈乳头的替代品，通过满足宝宝非营养性吮吸，安抚宝宝的情绪。安抚巾则是从气味、触摸、抓握、口欲等不同方面，在帮助宝宝独立的同时释放情绪、满足安全感的需求。
3. 安抚巾为何能帮助宝宝入睡？
当宝宝接受了安抚巾，有安抚巾的陪伴会让宝宝觉得安全和舒适，帮助宝宝学习自我安抚和入睡。
4. 安抚巾什么时候可以引入？
最好的时期为宝宝第4个月到第6个月。
5. 安抚巾如何引入？
- 建议妈妈可以放在身上，让安抚巾有妈妈的味道，再将安抚巾给小宝宝。小宝宝会认妈妈的味道，有安抚巾的陪伴会让宝宝觉得安全和舒适，帮助宝宝学习自我安抚和入睡。但注意不要滴母乳上去哦，不卫生。
- 在宝宝可以用手抓握东西之前，把安抚巾放在宝宝身边就好了，宝宝会慢慢习惯身边有这个亲密的小物件的。
- 让安抚巾成为睡前程序的一部分。比如，用安抚巾拟人化地跟宝宝说话：亲爱的宝宝，我们一起来睡觉吧；妈妈亲亲宝宝，亲亲安抚巾，道晚安。
- 对于6个月以下的宝宝，因为手部运动的发展还没有特别灵活，建议妈妈在宝宝身边陪伴，如果宝宝安抚巾扔到够不着的位置，可以帮捡回来；如果担心宝宝把安抚巾放到脸上，就帮宝宝拿开。等宝宝睡着了，再拿走放在一边。 或者，使用带视频的婴儿监控器，进行监控。
6. 安抚巾怎么清洗？
建议手洗，晾干即可；如放洗衣机，请务必放入洗衣袋清洗，不建议烘干。建议买2个一样的。一方面方便换洗，另一方面防止损坏或丢失。
7. 安抚巾应该待在哪里？
旅行的时候，可以把安抚巾带出门。其他时候最好都是呆在家里，只在睡觉时候用，以避免宝宝形成过度依赖。
8. 安抚巾会影响宝宝独立吗？
不会。宝宝接受了安抚巾后，对安抚巾的需求不仅是正常的，更是健康的。深层次的依附关系，是最重要的情感关系之一。孩子们通过学习，建立与人和物的深层次依附关系，能够帮助他们找到内在的安全感，逐步独立。