Is A Lovey A Sleep Crutch?

About this episode

This episode discusses the difference between sleep crutches and loveys, providing insights on how to introduce comfort objects at sleep time.

If you’ve ever been told to “ditch the sleep crutches,” you might have wondered… Wait – does that mean my child can’t have anything comforting at sleep time? Not quite. There’s a big difference between a sleep crutch and a lovey (also often called a comfort object) and, understanding that difference can make introducing one feel a lot less intimidating... and we break it down in today's episode! Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappyslee...

People in this episode

Host: Erin Junker

Topics covered

• sleep crutches
• lovey
• comfort object
• parenting
• child sleep

Keywords

• sleep crutch
• lovey
• comfort object
• parenting advice
• child sleep

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Happy Sleep Company

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