I did this for my speech class and uploaded it for my cousin.

1. Here’s to You, Blanky
Joni Porter
COM 201
Monday, April 7, 2008

2. Main Points
• My Blanky’s impact on me as an infant
• My trusted Blanky growing up
• How my Blanky offers support today
• My Blanky and I in the future

3. Sources
• Myself
• My parents
• http://www.babyblankets.com/benefits_swad
dling_baby_blankets.shtml
• http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/
03/070307161756.htm

4. My Blanky’s Impact on me as an Infant
• Kept me warm
• Place to hide
• Benefits of security
blankets for babies
– Prevents fussing
– Better sleep
– Aids in breastfeeding
– Reduces scratching of
face
– Helps baby stay on back

5. My Trusted Blanky Growing Up
• A toy to a girl with a big
imagination
– A wig
– A fort
– A doll
• A Kleenex
• My favorite travel
buddy

6. My Blanky and I Christmas Morning

7. My Blanky as a Wig and a Doll

8. How my Blanky Offers Support Today
• Always the perfect
pillow
• Still used as a travel
buddy and pillow
• Something that has
been with me my entire
life
• Has it’s own essence
that is comforting

9. My Blanky and I in the Future
• Put it away in a box?
• Throw it away completely?
• Keep it until I die.
– My Blanky will continue to offer support for the
rest of my life.

10. Conclusion
• My Blanky’s impact on
me as an infant
• My trusted Blanky
growing up
• How my Blanky offers
support today
• My Blanky and I in the
future