I don't think anyone would deny that when they think of their favorite childhood toy it is, more often than not, a stuffed or plush toy.  There is good reason for this, and it shouldn't come as a surprise, but maybe we forget about that when we grow up.  Stuffed or plush toys are much more likely to be named and as such become more than just toys, they become friends.  Follow the link below to learn five lessons, identified by the writers at Parents Magazine, that plush toy play has on your child's healthy development. 

https://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/social/first-friends-toddlers-and-stuffed-animals/