My 20 month old has always loved his cuddly bunny and his dummies.
Recently the clinginess has reached a new peak... I used to be able to take the dummy away during the day, saving it only for naptimes and bedtime, as I was worried about it delaying his speech. Now he can say a few more words I can't seem to take it off him, he gets genuinely very sad and constantly asks for "dum dum!"... I am not planning on taking the dummy away any time soon though as I'd rather wait until he's old enough to understand why his dummies suddenly disappear.
But my main issue is the cuddly bunny! I am perfectly happy for him to tote it around all day, but he wont let me take it away at mealtimes! It used to need a wash once a month, then every couple of weeks, now it needs washing every few days as it gets covered in marmite, beans etc... It'll fall to bits if I keep washing it! I have to tumble dry it too as it has to be ready for his naptime or he won't sleep! If I try and take it away, he won't eat and cries for "bun bun"... Am I being way too soft? I feel bad taking these things away... 
By the way, months ago I tried buying an identical bunny as a spare so we could have two in rotation and washed more regularly. But he knew it's an imposter and completely rejected it. He still doesn't like it anywhere near as much as his "real" one and it remains much cleaner and softer than the old raggedy one as it doesn't get much "use".
He's clingy with me too but that's another story I suppose...
Any tips?! 