I cant remember how old DD was when I first gave her a blankie. DS became really unsettled about 10 mins ago & just wouldn't stop crying. I put him in his cot in just a singlet & nappy with the cieling fan on med as its hot but he still wasn't happy.

For some reason I thought I'd grab the blankie I have for him & give it to him to see what happens. Its one of the small square blankies with a teddy sewn in. I put the teddy part kind of under his arm... like he had his arm around it. He stopped crying straight away & brought the other hand over to touch the teddy (investigating I suppose) then he snuggled the teddy & started rolling his eyes to go off to sleep!

He's been quiet since! (about 5 mins straight now)

I have a sound & movement monitor & I will (& already do) check on him often.

Is it ok for him to have one now? He'll be 4 months old next Monday.

How old were your children when they were given a blankie? (for those of you who used one)

I've always seen its a great comfort for DD & now it seems for DS aswell (I may have to invest in a second one now for when the first is being washed LOL)

TIA