Does Having Plushies Around Really Help You Sleep Better?

I’ve been wondering if plushies actually help with sleep or if it’s just a comfort thing we carry from childhood. Personally, I feel more relaxed when I have something soft to hold, and recently I got a slowpoke plushie toy that I keep near my bed. It feels so calming, almost like a little bedtime buddy that helps me fall asleep faster. I know it might sound a bit childish, but honestly, it works for me. Do you also feel that having a plush or something soft around makes your sleep better and more peaceful at night?