Yes, you are! How embarrassing...with a doll at 70-80? Lol

youre as old as the girl you feel

The answer to this question comes down to the type of life that child or adult has had. Childhood toys can sometimes be used as a "Security Blanket". For example, if a child has been abused inside or outside of the home, lives in a disruptive home where there is a lot of arguing or shouting, comes from a broken home such as parents breaking up or being taken off parents and placed into fostercare, these, and any other situations can mentally affect a child to a point where they feel INsecure and turns to a childhood toy for comfort and security. This can then carry on into their adult years. Therefore, it can mean that the child / adult has underlying issues which they have NOT fully dealt with in life. Sometimes it can be as simple as a specific toy was given to them by a relative whom they are very close to and love dearly and that person has since passed away, therefore that toy suddenly has much more meaning to the child/adult and becomes their way of continuing to be close to that relative who has passed away.

I've heard of people in nursing homes cuddling doll babies. Whatever gives you comfort!

Well there comes a time to mature. Doesn't make much sense.Edited 10-Jul-21 17:48pm

I guess it depends how close you are to your childhood toy in bed- like if you are cuddling your toy teddy to your chest everynight and lying next to a partner if could be um whats the word- i don't know- unusual? Tho whatever i guess. Me i sleep alone these days but have my wee doggy cuddling up to me so i guess thats kind of the same!

Sometimes it can bring you peace so as long as possible.

If a childhood toy, or any toy (say a stuffed or plush animal) gives you comfort, what's the harm? I have a Jumbo Garfield and a Jumbo Pink Panther I keep on the end of my bed every night

I say a person should do whatever comforts them in their own room at night. I have a 16 yr. old Grandson who still sleeps with his blanket his Tata knitted for him when he was born. His Tata died from Covid this year so that means more to him than ever.

Never seen this question, and the answer was for another one.

Do what you want as long as you don't hurt anyone or anything. I say.

When your past adolescent.

How old is too old

You are never too old for a happy childhood. And if cuddling a teddy keeps you feeling safe, secure, loved, go for it.

The experts say that you are never too old. Tell that to the person riddled with arthritis, half blind and deaf, got diabetes, very low blood pressure (no cure), and the list goes on. By the way, this isn't me, but I know a person in that situation.

Yes, it's a bit unique, to say the least! Lol

Sleeping with toy from childhood never heard of before, I have a couple of dolls packed away but not out anywhere and I was only thinking the other day maybe I should get rid of them?

I wonder if some have names for their Teddy's? Lol

Your as old as you feel. As long as you have a good quality of life it doesn't matter how old you are.

I think this is a modern -behaviour. Prob not something adults would have done ... one-hundred years ago, or less. A sign of disfunction of some humans.Edited 21-Feb-21 21:09pm

There is nothing “wrong” but just something I would not fo.

Maybe they need to bring out a range of bed toys just for adults that have never gotten over their childhood. Teddy Bears, dolls, etc. Judging by the majority on here, it would probably sell we'll! Hahaha. Omg!

When i have to get my husband to put my undie's on.

It's all up to the individual, There's no age limit, whatever happens in your bedroom, stays in your bedroom.

lt's no body's business, what ever it takes

Hold on...I'll just ask Teddy! LOL

It's better than regularly taking sleeping tablets so, if it works, then do it.

Whatever helps you sleep!

The spelling is very wrong. It should be TOO old. e.g Two apples are too many for me to eat! The grammar and wording are all wrong in this question. You need a proof reader!

80+

When you can’t get out of bed

It's probably a hording issue. Keeping old bears, dolls. Women being the worst offenders.

A personal choice .It may just be a habit .Give me a man any time

I think people keep their old toys because of the memories they relate to, I had a lovely Italian Bisq doll that my grandma gave me, 2 days after I was born, I kept it on my bed in her lovely bridal dress, the original dress she came with, up to 4 years ago, when I gave it to my granddaughter, My granddaughter took it to school for show and tell, and was offered $5000 for it, luckily she has a good head on her shoulder and said No Way, Nan will kick my tussh, if I sold it, Which would have been right, and Miss Dolly still sits on her bed till now, loved just as much as it did for 67 years on my bed, in memory of my grandmother and her great grand nanna, and I still have many such memories, that I will one day hand down Edited 21-Feb-21 17:48pm

Growing up during the 2nd war period I didn’t have any toys,difficult time in Europe but our grand daughter had a crouched bunny rug knitted by my wife,she wouldn’t leave home without the rug used until she was 14 then she stored for her own children in the future, Rey sentimental attachment

I still have 2 dolls from childhood, 1, I think, could be quite valuable now. Nothing wrong sleeping with a toy. I take a teddy with me when overseas.

Psychologists would have a field day with this. Adults with toys in beds. I reckon a lot of kids would find it funny too! Lol.

Nearly 66 and still have a teddy

It depends on the distance between your ears. If you think it’s too far or too hard or too childish or silly then you are too old. Seize the moment, live life to the full and always look on the bright side of things.....even if it’s only a siesta on the couch...lol

Some people can't accept the truth that sleeping with a doll as an adult is silly! And as for keeping childhood dolls, time to move on now, don't you think. To be handed to your grandkids is fine, but to get upset over dolls, seriously! It's really sad.

Your never to old.

Never too old. It's actually really good for people to bring their inner child out now and again.

Never too old.

I'm 48 and people say I look younger

I never had toys I slept with when young and actually did not have many toys anyway. Hated dolls. My kids were the same. However, I do think sleeping with a toy as an adult is a bit off but each to their own. I can understand people keeping their favourite toy/s tucked up in a box somewhere for memories or to pass on to their own children or grand children.

I have a few of my childhood toys. I don’t sleep with them but they do have fond memories attached to them.

I know a lady in her 90s who still has her childhood doll with her during the day it goes with her on her walker, it brings her comfort and isn't hurting anyone.

I've had a good life.

You're too old when you're dead! My daughter kept her blanket, even took it to sleepovers when she was in her Teens, but hid it That stigma is so sad. If it's comforting, why not?

You are never too old to do anything in my opinion.

I don't think age comes into it..

Age has nothing to do with wanting to sleep with childhood toys. It is about memories and emotions. We are never too old to feel love.

Never TOO old.

I dont think your ever too old,just the type of toys people sleep with change,i know quite a few women that brag about sleeping with their adult toys......whatever they are,lololololololololol

Your never too old to keep childhood toys. My Nanna bought me a doll when I was 4. I still have that doll and I'm hoping to have it fixed when I can find someone who still does this type of work. My half sister pulled out the voice box, ripped out most of her hair, pulled out her eyelashes and used nail polish on her lips and cheeks. I will be 64 next year and still love that doll no matter what she looks like. So in answer to your question, No age is too old to keep a childhood toy or sleep with it.

No age is too old. For the life of me I cannot understand the need to put age in the equation for so many things. If it feels good to you do it. I never had soft toys but one doll that was very special. I still have her in her box and my granddaughter loves her. My children however had a lot and still keep some of them. My granddaughter has hers all lined up on a shelf that she says she will hand down to her children. In the nursing home, which I visit, there are lots of people holding soft toys and dolls for comfort.

If it makes you happy why not

If it is a comfort to you (at whatever age), then why not .......Edited 21-Feb-21 11:31am

It's never too old if you want to do it.

No age limit

never too old to treasure keepsakes

Mary surely you're not getting old. You forgot an o in your first to. How old is too old to sleep with childhood toys.

Lol. Oh dear, the human species amazes me!

Too old is when you can't remember if you've done it before or you can't find where you've tucked it away. Rocky/Sylvester Stallone has been famously quoted as misquoting Shakespeare ... to be or not to be, what was the question?!!!!

108 is getting close to being too old to drive unless you feel fit enough.

AGE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH IT WHO CARES IF YOU FIND COMFORT THEN GO AHEAD YOU ARE NOT HURTING ANYONE

No matter how old you are you’ll always be brave

That depends on the individual.

No age is Too Old. Unless you are thinking of those absurd parents who allow their spoilt, able-bodied brats who are 4, 5, 6 and older to ride in Supermarket Trolleys - being pushed around by Mum or Dad. Not only are they contributing to the obesity pandemic it is dirty, unhealthy and shows just how lazy these brats are. Just think on this for a sec. No-one knows what sort of dirt - including urine and faeces - those lazybones have on their shoes. No-one knows how faeces and urine smeared the underpants are.

Never too old. If it makes you feel comforted, brings back fond memories then why not. As the old saying goes Different Strokes for Different Folks

You're never too old for most things (like perhaps you can be too old to suck a dummy). I'm 73 and I'm definitely not too old to work! I enjoy it

You only feel as old as you feel.

I think there is no ban of age to sleep With our beloved toys , which have Supported us in our growing and we Remember our childhood memories By it.

I have child hood toys from when I was 9 and 15 years. I do not sleep with them but they are on the wardrobe in see through plastic so I can see them each day. I will not give them away. If something makes us happy or comfortable in todays times we should do what is best for us and no one else.

Maybe try a stiff drink, that might help. Teddy's won't.

never

never to old

There are some seriously immature people posting rubbish. It seems there's no age limit to stupidity. Sad! I don't know anyone personally as a adult that does this. I guess we are the normal ones.Edited 21-Feb-21 08:12am

Need to have what ever helps you get through some things close by

you are never too old to have something to cuddle

How on earth do you expect to get comfort from a toy? It's a sad state that some humans have become. You might as well go hug a tree. Lol.

Unique to the individual.... The night my then husband died I reached for my childhood teddy bear... I hadn't given a thought to that bear for over 30 years other than to offer it to a grandchild when they were upset... that night it was my most prized and precious possession.

Age does have its limitations. If an old person was seen hugging, or keeping a bear, or doll in bed, then it might be seen as a case of impending senility. Just saying! Could be a sign of regression, back to a childhood state. Something one needs to be conscious of.Edited 21-Feb-21 07:16am

Individual choice - if it's needed as an adult then it's assumed that must be for a reason i.e insecurities, mental health or age. If that is the case then who is to deny that person the comfort it brings.

Its never too old, To each their own and the world will continue to turn

No age is too old, depends on situations. If it gives comfort does no harm

When the child is ready to let go of his, say, teddy bear. Then you know the child is growing up to the next stage. The child feels comfort with the soft teddy bear & makes it there safe friend or companion. Let the child decide for itself when it no longer needs the security of the say, teddy bear. It is just normal stage for a young child growing up to go through. The soft teddy bear will always have some sentimental importance to the child. So the child may not want to throw it away and may eventually store it away in the cupboard with all the other toys. I don't put an age limit to this behaviour. Let the child decide. Nothing wrong with a child sleeping or carrying there favourite teddy bear or whatever. They may even talk to it as if it is a real friend. Don't be surprised!

No I do"nt have any of my childhood toys ,But my children have kept theirs ,the toys are tucked away in their warddroabs in boxes

I still have my favourite teddy "Huggie" from childhood however he lives in the glass cabinet in the lounge room which he sits next to my husband's favourite childhood toy monkey "Monk" but there is no way I'd start sleeping with "Huggie" again.

I still have a doll that my mother bought for me when I was 10, and I am now 67. She has cut hair (as children quite often do) and a burnt arm from my brother and the iron. My middle granddaughter loves her to bits. The eldest granddaughter does not like the way she stares at you. The outcome of this is to let people know that if you cherish something AGE has no barrier.

nope

I still have a teddy bear I got when I was about 3/4yrs old. It has a zipper and pouch where you could put pjs (I don't know why either ??) I don't sleep with it, but it has some comforting memories. I don't think there is an age where you are too old to sleep with a childhood toy. Life is short and sometimes painful, I say take comfort where you can.

About my age.

A man in Kazakhstan married a real, life like doll. Wedding and all. Her name's Margo! True!Edited 21-Feb-21 02:03am

My parents grow up - poor - without childhood toys. I grow up - poor - without childhood toys. SOUNDS like a question for a psychiatrist or a psychologist - LOL?!Edited 21-Feb-21 04:20am

Children, you can kind of - understand it, but Adults, -seriously. Lmfao!

Lol. Really? 34 percent of adults! That's childish! Shame on them! No, I wasn't even into bears, or cuddling silly toys, even -as a kid. To me it's just a bit of a crutch! Not really normal to do that as a adult. Psychological issues, me thinks.Edited 21-Feb-21 01:16am

44% keep their childhood toys living? I'm in the 56% who let their childhood toys die.

I no longer have any stuffed toys from my childhood. But as an adult, I still like to hug something when I sleep. Recently, I bought a soft koala cushion from Target.

nothin' wrong with Teddy on my bed. I use the poor bugger to prop my knee up when I sleep on my side, most nights. If a toy provides comfort/solace or just familiarity to a child then, where's the harm?Edited 21-Feb-21 00:13am