Comments on: Too Old for Comfort? (Recipe – Diner Meat Loaf Muffins)

By: Keri

Keri — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:52:34 +0000

hi, I have two girls, 25 and 27. They latched on to home made quilts when they were younger. I never worried about it. They didnt have to take them everwhere they went. but wanted them at bed time. They are both well developed, and use the blankets on their laps when watching tv. lol.

I am now a quilter and my oldest asked me to make her daughter a blanket. It came out wonderful. I only hope it becomes her favorite. Where the blanket Jacob is sleeping with is the first quilt you made. It might be extra special to him. I already told you how I handled it. Oh when ever the girls were asked about their blankets, they replied that the blanket had been made specially for them. Good luck. Keri

By: Emily

Emily — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:27:59 +0000

I strongly agree with most of the parents on this site; let Jacob keep Talktus and the blankie for as long as he needs; I’m seventeen, and I still sleep with my blanket, and the stuffed rabbit I’ve had since I was five… and I suck my thumb too. Please don’t worry about it; your son will outgrow it in good time, and if he doesn’t… well, what’s the harm? Who’s he hurting? If ever I have kids, I can only hope that they’ll have attachment objects like that.

By: nancy

nancy — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 03:42:58 +0000

Let him have his comfort as long as he likes! My son hikes the Appalachian Trail, mountain bikes, snowboards, and rides a fixed-gear bike…all boy. He had his blanket and stuffed monkey for a long, long time! And most of his friends had their own versions of comfort that they slept with. You’re never too old for comfort! (we have them put away for his children!)

By: rita

rita — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:02:33 +0000

I don’t know if this makes me an odd duck, but I slept with my blanket (my mother made it for me when I was born) until I was 19 or 20 years old, even taking it to college with me. I still have it tucked away with my other nostaglic items and photo albums.

My parents weaned me to the point of leaving it home for sleepovers and such though. I think it will just happen naturally when he’s ready to set them down. It just happens at different stages for different kids.

By: Aimee @ Simple Bites

Aimee @ Simple Bites — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 16:02:50 +0000

Such interesting answers. Thanks for this question, Kirsten. As a young mama, I have definitely wondered if my 4yo’s Doggie is going to be around for a while. (because it looks like he is!)

Neither of my boys had pacifiers, and only attached themselves to items after being weened. It makes, sense, right?

Yay for comfort!!

By: Patti

Patti — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 01:37:22 +0000

My daughter who is 10 1/2 has always had a blanket she calls mimi.. pretty ragged and beat up.. but it is still in bed with her at night…
she has over the last year taken it to kids houses and sleepovers always in a bag or something..I think just taking it and knowing it was with her was comforting… although I don’t think she always took it out when she was at someones house… I think it was her comfort item… nothing to worry about they will figure it out!

Your the best! Love your blog..

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:42:00 +0000

Hello,

I am a 33 yo mother of 2 little boys and I STILL sleep with my baby blanket and I think it is perfectly fine. My oldest son (5) has a blanket and my little one (19 mo) isn’t attached to anything. I really feel that having a comfort item to sleep with is just that… and nothing to cause concern.

Take Care and I love your blog!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:33:37 +0000

Love the idea of muffin meatloaf!

My daughter and son each had a special blanket that they slept with – through high school! They knew kids would laugh, so they didn’t take the blanket with them anywhere, but just liked having it there at night. My daughter realized her blanket was falling apart, so she carefully wrapped it up and put it in her hope chest.

Don’t sweat it. He’ll be done with them when he’s ready. I can pretty much guarantee they won’t be going on his honeymoon with him!

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By: Kristin

Kristin — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:09:41 +0000

Funny, I found your post on TasteSpotting and it’s about comfort food and comfort animals and blankets too! Although I’m not a parent myself, I think my perspective may help. I am 20, looking forward to graduating from college and continuing on to get a masters, and happily still sleep with my blankie. Your first thought may be that I have no friends, but I’d like to attest otherwise, I certainly do! For me, the texture and snuggle with blankie really helps me fall asleep faster, it has become a trained reaction, when my face hits said blanket, I’m happily asleep quick. I wouldn’t give it up for the sake of saving face ever, and although I know as a woman I have more leeway in my blanket choices, I would encourage you to let your son indulge as long as he choses to do so. It may be the icing on his sleep routine. In parting, know that convincing my boyfriend that blankie is not a threat has been a work in progress for the last three years.