Your post could have been written by me...except the child in my care is a 2.5 girl. The second she loses that thing, she starts crying and panicking. Recently, I've taken it away and told her that her blankie was having a nap and that when she is ready to go nap too, her blankie will be there for her. She was pretty upset by it, but was fine when she woke up from her nap. I wonder how this week will go. lol. The thing is....she doesn't even need the thing! If her mom drops her off without it, she doesn't even care. I think it's time to tell mom to keep it at home. lol
Eighteen months is still young, but dragging a blanket around is a tripping hazard!