Is it normal for a young adult to take a teddy and a comfort blanket on a plane?

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Seen this a few times while travelling. The staff just stick the fluffy toys and blankets in the overhead locker so defeats the object. Maybe just try biting the seat in front of you to calm your nerves or take some valium. I'm a nervous flyer so just havd a couple of drinks.

Yes, it seems so. I like that people bring comfort with them, if we could get men onto this page we might see a lot less anger!!!

I always travel with a blanket - planes are cold. My sister travels with a teddy instead of a travel pillow as that’s what she finds more comfortable. Neither of those things have ever been put in the overhead cabin.

Perfectly normal if they're accompanied by a young child.

Why are staff taking anything from passengers?

So, you’re suggesting alcohol and class-C drugs instead of a blanket and teddy bear?

So drugs or alcohol as coping mechanisms ---good?
Teddy or a blanket ----bad?

Why would a blanket and a teddy need to go in a locker?

I don't know if it's 'normal', but I reckon it's probably better for you to manage nerves witha teddy than with valium or alcohol.

Why not?

Longer flights are uncomfortable, so whatever works and doesn't make the situation worse for others is a good thing. Adult or not.

I used a specific comfort sweater (both really practival and a bit of rituall) and a small blanket (even when one was provided, I just used both).
I wouldn't bother with a big stuffed animal, but something palm sized to distract myself? Why not?

Thinking about it, a Teddy and a blanket sounds to me like much more mindful and in a way mature solution than having a few drinks.

I haven’t flown for years but can’t see any problem with people using a nice safe coping mechanism rather than drink and drugs!

My DD has additional needs but these are not immediately visible. She is a young adult but functions at a much lower age. She always has her favourite toys with her. It's probably best not to be so judgy.

What we also need to consider is autism and/or neurodivergence which are disabilities which cannot be seen. Id prefer people to soothe their nerves with soft toys and blankets, rather than alcohol.

I’d far rather someone have a Teddy and blanket than be pissed or on Valium on a plane.

If there was an accident, I’d expect the sober person to cope better.

Blankets make sense because it can get cold. Teddies for adults not so much, unless there are additional needs involved.

but I wouldn’t get het up about it if an adult decided to bring a toy on the plane- makes no odds to me

What is a Teddy going to tell you during a flight? It's OK we're not gonna crash. It's just a bit of bad turbulence during a flight. I used to have conversations with my teddy when I was about 5. Sometimes I used to beat him up to vent my anger. I wouldn't want to see a 24 year old in front of me on a plane punching a teddy.

me and my sister have these fab fleece poncho blanket that go over your head and they’re really big and oversized on and fleecy and warm but fold into a pouch - total game changer!

If a plane crashes the crew have to get you out alive.

Not usual but who cares.

Because they can't have odd objects blocking the gangways in case of emergency.

I'd rather travel with adults who carry a soft toy and blanket than drunken adults and horrible kids running around booting seats.

Do you honestly think someone is carrying a teddy in the hopes it will give them some soothing words during turbulence?

Surely you can use your imagination and see that some people just feel comforted having a familiar item with them if they are nervous/stressed.

I have never seen cabin crew taking anything from passengers. The blanket is to be worn, so how is it blocking the aisle? And if a teddy brings comfort to someone, what's your problem? Taking drugs and having alcohol is worse and unnecessary.

If you put a blanket over you, you are impeding the crew from seeing if you are buckled up. I think that's why they put the blanket in the overhead locker for take off.

Well I have seen it.

A soft toy don’t just function as toys for people with ND but as tools for sensory regulation, comfort and calming during overstimulation.

Better choice than alcohol and medication I would say.