Gordie’s Midday Gossip - Stressed Out? Start Sleeping with a Teddy Bear

CNN talked to a bunch of experts who think more adults should be sleeping with STUFFED ANIMALS. We tend to think of it as just something for kids. But they say grown-ups can benefit from it for the same reason. Hugging something soft is just comforting. It can help if you tend to lie in bed feeling stressed at night. And it can help you sleep, especially if you start ASSOCIATING it with sleep. One expert said it’s a lot better than relying on sleeping pills, or a glass of wine before bed. Over 20% of plush toys were purchased by adults in 2024, with increased interest since the pandemic, sales data shows. Therapists sometimes use stuffed animals to help adults process childhood trauma and practice self-soothing.