Stuffed Animal

Stuffed animals bring a sense of security
It's probably not surprising that adults use stuffed animals and loveys in much the same way that children do, they offer a sense of security during times of change. These are referred to as "comfort objects," or "transitional objects," and they can help us feel a greater sense of security when moving from one life stage to another, or even from one job or one house to another. In most instances, adults sleep with childhood stuffed animals because it brings them a sense of security and reduces negative feelings, such as loneliness and anxiety. That sense of security is important when things are in flux, helping us navigate change more successfully.
 

Stuffed animals help ease loneliness
The modern world can feel lonely and alienating for adults, even when we're surrounded by people. In fact, there's evidence that even as we become more and more linked together by the internet, we may be getting lonelier. Humans are social creatures, and we suffer without the company of others. While stuffed animals cannot completely replace the social role that other humans play in our lives, they can help ease feelings of loneliness and alienation, helping us cope with the interconnected and lonely modern world.
 

Stuffed animals improve mental health
Live animals have been gaining visibility as a therapeutic tool, but did you know that stuffed animals can help in a lot of the same ways that live animals do? According to one study, stuffed animals helped patients with disorganized attachment styles form secure attachments and even rebuild impaired attachment bonds. Being able to build secure emotional attachments can help people live richer, happier lives.
 

Stuffed animals can help us grieve
Stuffed animals can represent a connection to a loved one that has passed, giving us a path through the grieving process and easing the feeling of loss that accompanies the death of someone close to us. In fact, you can order memory bears, a stuffed teddy bear sewn with the clothing of your deceased friend or family member, in order to connect you more firmly to your memories of that person. You can grieve with a stuffed animal without worrying about judgement of censure, and they offer a constant source of comfort.
 

Stuffed animals help us heal from trauma
Stuffed animals are used in some kinds of therapy! Stuffed animals can be useful in some kinds of "re-parenting," in which a trauma survivor learns to care for and love the stuffed animal (and eventually themselves) to recover from traumatic experiences in childhood. This can increase happiness and self-esteem in the trauma sufferer, and decrease feelings of self-loathing. Animals, live or stuffed, can aid therapy for both children and adults by providing a way to experience and express emotions, a feeling of unconditional support, and grounding.
 

Stuffed animals remind us of childhood
Nostalgia is a psychological state of "pleasant remembering." while memories of the past can be troubling, those that feel nostalgic typically make us happier, and result in better self-esteem. Pleasant memories of the past can make us feel more connected to our families and friends, and can provide a sense of continuity to a life that may seem chaotic. Nostalgia can even ease existential fears, like the fear of death. These may bring memories of parents, of playtime with siblings, of snuggling and of safety. Stuffed animals give us a way to indulge in those feelings when we need them most.
 

Stuffed animals reduce stress
We know from various studies that interacting with animals reduces stress. In fact, something as simple as petting a companion animal, like a dog or cat, causes measurable reduction in levels of cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol can cause a number of physiological problems, including weight gain and increasing the likelihood of coronary disease. Touching stuffed animals helps to relieve stress, keeping us happier and healthier. In fact, stuffed animals specifically for stress and anxiety exist! Weighted stuffed animals and aromatherapeutic stuffed animals are designed to help relieve stress, giving a double dose of comfort from your stuffed pals. 

Soak the stuffed animal in cold water
First, you need to fill a sink or a bucket with just the right amount of water. Remember always to use cold water so the plush toys will be safe from any damage. Then, carefully submerge the dirty stuffed toy in the cold water.
 

Add a fabric detergent
After submerging the stuffed animal, you'll have to add a laundry or fabric detergent. Remember to add a very small amount of detergent to the plain water. We also recommend using mild or gentle detergent brands only to avoid damage.
 

Gently hand wash it
Gently press and hand wash stuffed animals after soaking them in the cold water with mild detergent. Avoid scrubbing too hard to protect the stuffed animal. Older stuffed toys tend to get damaged easier when applied with too much force because they may have worn fabric.
 

Rinse the stuffed animal
Pull it out from the water after carefully saturating it in the mild detergent. Then, take out the water with detergent and refill the sink or bucket with clean, cool water.
You may also wash the stuffed animal, place it under cold running water, and gently squeeze it to rinse out the detergent. Please avoid wringing it or scrubbing too hard.
 

Let it dry
After washing stuffed animals, you may roll them in a dry, clean white towel to help remove moisture and excess water. If the stuffed animal is already old and fragile, we recommend you air dry it. 

According to the International Collegiate Journal of Science, stuffed animals are vital in developing a child's sense of security and help children in times of stress. The mere feeling of cradling something soft and relaxing can soothe young children, as well as help ebb anxiety and fear.

Stuffed animals also provide a sense of reality to children by grounding them when they are feeling stressed. They can also help cultivate their creativity and imagination. Children often take their stuffed animals everywhere they go.

The animal, in a certain sense, experiences life the way the child does. And oftentimes, the child can then use make-believe to have in their minds a dialogue with that stuffed animal about how their day has been going. No matter what, stuffed animals are always there to provide security. They are sometimes a displacement for anger, sometimes displacement for tears.

Stuffed animals have more uses than just providing emotional support, as they can also be a companion to look to in hard times.

Sometimes, the stuffed animal can be a representation of what's going on in the child's life — for example, a medical issue. And it's not the child who's going through the medical issue, but the stuffed animal is going through the medical issue, so there's a lot of different ways that the stuffed animal can take on almost magical qualities. 

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