You should get your newborn a security blanket because, according to scientific research, it enables the newborns to relax, feel secure, and take small risks. It also boosts their confidence level, self-value, and empowers them to do little things for themselves. Blankets are loveys that allow these newborns to stay calm when their parents are not physically present to hold and cuddle them. Experts say that babies who use these blankets are less shy than those who do not.