A transitional object is any toy, stuffed animal, or blanket to which a child becomes attached and which he uses to comfort himself as he gradually makes the transition to self-comfort rather than being dependent upon his parents for comfort.
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An object, other than the mother, selected by an infant between 4 and 18 months of age for self-soot
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an object used by many children as a substitute for a parent who is absent (usually temporarily) to help them deal with separation; typically, a blanket or stuffed toy.
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