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
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
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