: For many children, a doll like the "Armani Black" becomes a constant in an ever-changing world, offering a familiar scent and texture that signals safety. Spotlight on 'Armani Black'
In the landscape of early childhood, few objects carry as much weight as a "transitional object"—the worn blanket, the tattered bear, or, in this instance, the Armani Black pillow doll
"He has a scar now," Leo said, tracing the stitch. "Like a warrior."
I still find the pillow odd. I still worry about the hyper-sexualization of media. But I also watched my son open up to me for the first time in two years because of a piece of fabric stuffed with cotton.
: Various "Pillow Pets" and light-up plush animals from retailers like Potential Clarifications