In childhood development, a transitional object is something, usually a physical object, which takes the place of or supplements the mother-child bond. The item helps provide comfort especially in unusual or unique situations or at bedtime. In many instances children will give names and personalities to their transitional objects. Common examples include dolls, teddy bears or blankets.
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- Herry's search for his lookalike doll is the focus of the 1984 storybook My Doll Is Lost! Various other street residents bring their own toy companions to Betty Lou's tea party.
- Grover mentions his Teddy Monster in the 1991 storybook I Want to Be a Fire Fighter.