The concept:
'Cuddly', 'Beddy Bear', 'Blankie', 'Moo Moo' - call it what you will, babies and toddlers love to have a soft friend to snuggle with.
Having sprung from the cosy surrounds of your womb, a baby's need to feel close to something when you are not near is very real. However, until a baby is at least six months, something as big as a teddy can seem overwhelming.
The Cuski is a soft piece of cloth with a simple head on it to symbolise a rabbit or teddy, without having a defined face that might scare some infants.
The idea also is that if a child has something like a Cuski (suitable from birth), he won't need to suck his thumb or use a dummy as a comforter.
In action:
The Cuski is soft and comes in a gentle cream colour suitable for both sexes. It's machine washable but usefully, it dries quickly - in case you have had to sneak it away when your baby or toddler isn't looking. (You can also buy a two pack so that you have a spare if one is in the wash or has been lost on a trip!)
Some babies don't need a comforter, but most like to have something they can latch on to by the age of about 18 months, which makes them feel better about new fears, tiredness or the pains of teething. A Cuski is a neat solution to that essential quest for a companion. Plus, we at ThinkBaby like the fact that their website has some useful, simple advice on baby comforters and babies' needs.
Not everyone stocks Cuski, but www.babyrug.co.uk is a good place to try.
