Crochet Octopus For Nicu Babies

Hospital staff observed that the premature babies grasped the curly tentacles of the octopus instead of pulling at their tubes.

Crochet octopus for nicu babies.

This is a modified crochet pattern by anastasia popova to the original octo project pattern. 2 sc in the next st. It appeared to remind the child of grasping an umbilical cord. Preemie octopus 6 inch crochet pattern 4 50 etsy.

These cuddly toys are used as. A few years ago in denmark a father asked for a crocheted octopus for his baby. These stuffed crochet octopuses will make a great birthday and you can also give them an epic present to a mother to be. A father in denmark asked for a crocheted octopus to give to his child in the nicu.

It promotes motor development and sensory stimulation which every baby benefits from. Thanks to poole hospital s neonatal intensive care unit nicu your favorite hobby can be put to good use by making these adorable sea creatures to help comfort premature babies. By giving them a tiny handmade. Nicu octopus a free crochet pattern materials.

To raise awareness for world prematurity day the hospital is calling upon avid crocheters to help create small octopuses for all premature babies born in the hospital. Hence holding on to the octopus tentacles helps them to feel safe and secure just like they did in utero. The theory is that the curly tentacles mimic the umbilical cord and comfort the baby. 1 sc in the.

Changes are made to accommodate worsted weight yarn and eliminate seeming. Ch 1 and 8 sc into ring. The baby stopped pulling at all the tubes and grabbed the soft octopus tentacles instead. What an amazing thought.

Create a magic ring. Also crochet the octopus plushies with cute hairstyles that will make the perfect huggable toy for all babies and you can also use the octopus amigurumi in gift giving. This crochet designer points out that while the crochet octopus is particularly good for nicu preemies it s also a good toy for other babies as well. Research from denmark shows that these octopuses can help babies feel calm leading to.

Cnn inside neonatal intensive care unit nicu incubators at one united kingdom hospital premature babies have an unlikely companion colorful crocheted octopi. Instead place a stitch. This pattern is worked in the round continuously without joining at the end of each round. What the nurses and doctors observed was amazing.