Here’s to You, Blanky

Joni PorterCOM 201

Monday, April 7, 2008

Main Points

• My Blanky’s impact on me as an infant• My trusted Blanky growing up• How my Blanky offers support today• My Blanky and I in the future

Sources

• Myself• My parents• http://www.babyblankets.com/benefits_swad

dling_baby_blankets.shtml

• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/03/070307161756.htm

My Blanky’s Impact on me as an Infant

• Kept me warm• Place to hide• Benefits of security

blankets for babies– Prevents fussing– Better sleep– Aids in breastfeeding– Reduces scratching of

face– Helps baby stay on back

My Trusted Blanky Growing Up

• A toy to a girl with a big imagination– A wig– A fort– A doll

• A Kleenex• My favorite travel

buddy

My Blanky and I Christmas Morning

My Blanky as a Wig and a Doll

How my Blanky Offers Support Today

• Always the perfect pillow

• Still used as a travel buddy and pillow

• Something that has been with me my entire life

• Has it’s own essence that is comforting

My Blanky and I in the Future

• Put it away in a box?• Throw it away completely?• Keep it until I die.– My Blanky will continue to offer support for the

rest of my life.

Conclusion

• My Blanky’s impact on me as an infant

• My trusted Blanky growing up

• How my Blanky offers support today

• My Blanky and I in the future