I have a little guy who comes in with a blankie, he needs it for nap time (which I don't mind at all), but if it weren't for that I'd ask Mom and Dad to keep it at home because it is nasty!! LOL He chews on the corner of it so it gets we, dirty and stinky, I hate it. After he settled in to daycare routine (I let him have it on him during transitioning), he now puts it back in his bag until it's sleep time. He fought me at first and was so sad, but if he does have it, all he does is sit there and chew, and doesn't participate in programming. It took a couple weeks for him to get used to it, butnow he's been here for almost 6 months and he puts it in his bag after drop off and nap time without me even having to ask! Love him! (he's 22 months old)