Is it weird to have a stuffed animal in your 20s?

Here’s the good news: Experts say it’s totally normal to cuddle with your beloved stuffed dog every night—even if you no longer sleep in your childhood bed. “It’s nothing unusual,” Stanley Goldstein, child clinical psychologist, tells the Chicago Tribune.

Is it normal for adults to play with stuffed animals?

A 2018 study conducted by OnePoll and Life Storage reportedly found that four in 10 adults, or 43 percent, still engage with a stuffed animal. And surprisingly, 84 percent of men own at least one, compared to the 77 percent of women who do.

Is it bad for an adult to like stuffed animals?

Stuffed animals are often thought of as children’s toys that you discard once you’re older. When an adult does admit to having one, they’re often shamed for it, but it’s not something to be ashamed of—far from it. As it turns out, stuffed animals can actually help adults live healthier and happier lives.

Why do I still like stuffed animals?

Some adults even use stuffed animals as a form of comfort for their anxiety or depression. These people may not have any form of plushophilia, but they still find that a specific stuffed animal helps them to feel better. It’s not much different from having a pet for comfort and managing your emotions.

Is it OK to have a stuffed animal as an adult?

As with most things, it seems moderation is what matters with stuffed animals in adulthood. Caring for one special creature might be cute, but a basket full of Beanie Babies—or a herd of beady-eyed ponies—goes too far. A heartwarming Reddit thread shows I’m not alone in keeping my stuffed animals around.

Do men still sleep with their stuffed animals?

According to a 2015 survey by the online bed retailer Time4Sleep, 51\% of men and 39\% of women still have their childhood stuffed animals, and 28\% of men sleep with them every night. For these guys, the stuffed animal is a reminder of home and a comforting thing to snuggle up with at night.

Why do kids love stuffed animals?

They’re something that young children curl up with to feel safe and secure, especially when they’re away from a parent or caregiver. Stuffed animals also help kids transition from dependence to independence, hence the name. Once a connection to the object is made, kids learn to turn to it to help them cope with their anxieties.

Is it possible to travel without a stuffed animal?

If you still have a stuffed animal, traveling without it isn’t an option. “I have had Mousy since I was born, and will sleep with him until I die or he falls apart.