lovey
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate UK //lˈʌvi// lovey
n. a small, soft toy that a child carries around for comfort. It is often a stuffed animal or a blanket that the child cannot sleep without.
n. a small, soft toy or blanket used by a child for comfort and security. Often used as a term of endearment for the object itself.
The toddler carries his favorite lovey everywhere.
She still sleeps with the same lovey she received as a newborn, despite being in her teens now.
While some children outgrow their lovey by the age of three, others maintain a deep emotional attachment to the object for years, finding it essential for their bedtime routine.