When did you introduce a lovey to your LO? How did you decide what to give them? How did you know they were ready for one?
My LO doesn't have trouble during nap time or bed time. I don't really see a need for a lovey. She's a thumb sucker and gets her comfort there. But I don't want to deprive her of a lovey.
pear / 1728 posts
We just kind of brought Livs Loveybear around with us everywhere starting around 3.5 months, and I would put it on her while she nursed so she associated it with comfort and sleepy time. Now any time I check the monitor at night, she is snuggling with her loveybear (thats her name...original huh?) It was gifted to us by my boss in a gift basket, and its the first thing she really took to. Her face lit up when she saw it
blogger / watermelon / 14218 posts
We introduced a lovey and I think it's the reason we've never had separation issues with Wagon Jr. When we left him at daycare or in the nursery at church, if he cried, the teachers would give him his lovey and he'd immediately hug it and suck on his fingers and be happy for the rest of the time. They all called it the "magic blanket".
He still uses it for naptime and bedtime (but doesn't suck his fingers anymore). We introduced it really early but he didn't start really paying attention to it until around 15 or 16 months?
squash / 13199 posts
we dont have a lovey and havent introduced one and LO is nearly 4 months. What is the purpose of having one?
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
I was anti lovey until my son needed it to fall asleep. Now we don't go anywhere without it when he has to sleep. I personally wouldnt introduce one unless it was necessary.
pomegranate / 3414 posts
We introduced the lovey at around 8w when DD started daycare. Since DH and I shared drop-off/pick-up it initially started with just being in her carseat but then shifted to being with her during naps at daycare. She sucks her thumb as well and honestly think the lovey will be easier to break her of when the time comes.
pomegranate / 3383 posts
Our lovey is a small furry square blanket with a bear head that we introduced just before LO was 4 months. I started giving it to him during our naptime routine. He would rub it all over his face while I read some books. We still use it for the wind down and now it goes in the crib with him for naps and bedtime. He really does seem to associate his lovey with sleepy time. 
hostess / eggplant / 11068 posts
LO is also a thumb-sucker or more recently, a sleeve-sucker. But while we're playing on the floor or during walks, we play with/hold a soft little blanket. It wasn't meant to be a lovey but she seems to like it a lot. Next week LO starts daycare so I might give it a try to see if it might comfort her.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21616 posts
@looch: just out of curiosity- why are you anti-lovey?
wonderful pear / 26210 posts
@Coco Bee: I was anti-lovey before I had my son because I didn't (and still don't) see a reason to introduce one if the child doesn't need it for soothing. I didn't want to be in the position of having to scour ebay or travel to the ends of the earth to find a replacement if something happened, YKWIM?
This is really something that the child dictates anyway.
| Today | Monthly Record | |
|---|---|---|
| Topics | 0 | 1 |
| Posts | 1 | 3 |
Ask for Help
Make a Suggestion
Frequently Asked Questions
Bee Levels
Acronyms
Most Viewed Posts
Hellobee Gold
Hellobee Recipes
Hellobee Features
Hellobee Contests
Baby-led Weaning
Bento Boxes
Breastfeeding
Newborn Essentials
Parties
Postpartum Care Essentials
Sensory Play Activities
Sleep Training
Starting Solids Gear
Transitioning to Toddler Bed
All Series
Who We Are
About the Bloggers
About the Hostesses
Contributing Bloggers
Apply to Blog
Apply to Hostess
Submit a Guest Blog
Hellobee Buttons
How We Make Money
Community Policies
- Google Plus
- Stumbleupon
- Twitter
- Facebook
- Pinterest
- Favorite0
9 comments