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I work as a psychiatrist and have taught child development: not only are imaginary friends totally normal, but some evidence suggests they're associated with creativity in later life.
They are also a wonderful window into a child's inner world: all the imaginary friends represent different parts of your daughter's developing self, so by engaging in the play, you may learn more about her questions, fears, hopes, fantasies, etc.
So... consider yourself lucky to have a creative kid and enjoy all your new housemates!
ps - interesting that she went from a lovey called "bug bug" to imaginary bug friends... maybe a future entomologist?
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