How to use a comforter to soothe baby

When I went to the My First Forever Friends launch event at the Ritz the other week and heard parenting author Sarah Ockwell-Smith mention ‘extension of mum’ I was all ears. That’s clearly what I need.

A little extension of me sounds superb. The first nights in hospital I couldn’t get Baby Boy to sleep in the hospital crib – not even with help from the midwives who tried making him feel comfortable by using rolled up towels in the crib – and at home he’s also often woken up crying as soon as he’s been placed in a Moses basket. Baby Boy most definitely prefers being in my arms, and if I’d had a little ‘extension’ that would have been super handy for giving me more flexibility.

That’s why I liked what Sarah said about comforters. She has worked with Golden Bear Toys’ classic Forever Friends brand to develop the new range of sweet and cuddly Forever Friends toys suitable from birth, and this mainly gender neutral baby toy collection includes a cute comforter.

When Baby Girl had comforters as a baby I expected her to love them, but I can’t say she was ever very attached to one. I now realise I hadn’t really made the most of them though.

Sarah explained a comforter isn’t a magic product, but it can eventually be seen by baby as an extension of mum. To achieve this, which I think sounds pretty brilliant in my situation, mums can try to always have it around for every cuddle and feed, making baby think it’s part of mum after around four to six weeks.

I’m counting down the days!

The My First Forever Friends Snuggle Blankie (RRP £9.99) is an adorable and soft comfort blankie with tags. The range also includes multi-sensory toys, some featuring a clever baby-safe photo-frame where parents can place photos of close family members to help baby identify familiar faces and some featuring gentle lullaby music and lights. The My First Forever Friends Chime Bear (RRP £12.99) is one of the products in the range with a photo frame, and it makes a cute first teddy with its rounded body and chime sounds.

Tags: Baby toys, Comforter, Cuddly animal, Cuddly toys, Forever Friends, Golden Bear Toys, Parenting, Sarah Ockwell-Smith, Security blanket, Soother, Teddy bear