children's comforters

Number two daughter had her special pillow case that we even had to put on her pillow when we went away.

No one son had his thumb - like his mum had for a good few years!

Number one had a muslin square
Number two had a panda wrapped in a cot sheet
Number 3 had the satin edge of her pram blanket which she still has under her pillow - shes almost 42!
Number 4 had a cot eiderdown - still has it.
Number 5 had nothing.

Daughter had a teddy, which got stollen by a dog on Bantham beach in Devon.

Son had the satin edge to his pram blanket

My daughter has a 'num' - a piece of flanlette sheet . She still uses it - I found it under her pillow when I was making her bed when she was in hospital having her 4rth baby last year - she's 39 this month !

Well I was child number 2, and when I am very tired or stressed still can be. I always ' twiddled' , buttons on cardigans, soft hems etc. My children both had dummies for a short time but no blankets. I suppose when very young you find your own comforter.
My DGS has an ancient Jellycat. She is 10 now.

I remember my brother had a 'corner' of a blanket which he rolled/rubbed on the palm of his hand to relax/sleep. I'm sure he was at least 5 before he gave it up.

My DSs and DGC do not appear to have anything similar, nor ever have. However 3 of my DGC constantly have their fingers in their mouths. Delayed 'oral' stage of development? Are they past relief now?