Plushed toys or soft toys are usually played by girls, rarely by boys. But did you know that studies by researchers at UV University Amsterdam have shown that cuddling plushed toys can actually help soothe anxiety, regardless to girls or boys?
Cuddling and hugging plushed toys such as teddy bears mimic human interactions, thus helpful in empowering low self-esteem, minimising depression and improving separation anxiety especially for babies and toddlers.
There is family..
And there are also friends who become family..
Well all of these researches are indeed true because I can observe the same responses from my little Harris who is just 16 months old.
Every morning when he wakes up, he greets his Teddies, hugs and cuddles and even giving kisses, just like how Ayah and Momma do to him. Isn’t that sweet? He mimics our daily routine to him!
Worried if he’s getting obsessed with Teddies? Nahhh! Harris loves cars as well!Trucks! Aeroplanes! Balls! Books! A lot! And yeah I don’t mind if he’s having a little emphaty for some sorts of plushed toys! That’s how he will treat people with love, some day when he’s all grown up.
Well I believe this cuddling and hugging activities will also help improve his emotional and social skills. In a world where moral values deteriorate day by day, emphaty is all we need in raising up good man. May humanity restored! 💪
Love,
Momma Hana 🌹
Hana Harris 