Interactive blanket and pillow for children

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present invention discloses security blankets that provide a comforting, stimulating experience for young children.
Each security blanket preferably comprises two sheets of 100% polyester fleece sewn together to provide a blanket body that is machine washable.
The front piece of fleece preferably has a colorful children's pattern or design, while the back is a complimentary solid color.
Additionally, a plurality of spaced-apart ribbon loops, or "tags," are attached to the four edges of the blanket body, and extend "radially" out therefrom.
The ribbon loops are provided in a variety of colors, patterns, and textures, e.
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, they may be wide, thin, silky, textured, bright-colored, pastel, shiny, solid, and/or provided with fabric prints suitable for children.
The ribbon is looped from and back into the seam between the pieces of fleece, and are firmly attached at that seam.
The present invention may also be embodied in a pillow by inserting a standard pillow or cushion between two appropriately dimensioned fleece sheets.
The present invention provides children with a soft, warm security blanket, wherein the opposing portions of the tags can be rubbed together for comfort, much as the satin edge of a typical blanket might be rubbed for comfort.
This provides the child with a sense of comfort and relaxation so as to sooth or calm the child.
At the same time, the tags are colorful and enticing to children of all ages.
The attractiveness of the individual ribbons encourages young children to reach into their environment.
This develops basic skills in a manner that builds self-confidence while also providing entertainment for the child.
The tags, besides being visually and texturally enticing, also provide a series of mini-handles for children to grab and play with.
In this sense, besides providing further entertainment and stimulation, the tags also help children in developing motor skills and coordination, especially in newborns and infants.
For example, babies and children practice very complex fine motor skills, typically with much energy and excitement, when they attempt to touch and feel the tags, for example by trying (and succeeding) to place the soft fabric of the tags between their fingers, or by trying to put their finger through the tag loops