Crochet Octopus For Nicu Babies

Cnn inside neonatal intensive care unit nicu incubators at one united kingdom hospital premature babies have an unlikely companion colorful crocheted octopi.

Crochet octopus for nicu babies.

Instead place a stitch. Preemie octopus 6 inch crochet pattern 4 50 etsy. The baby stopped pulling at all the tubes and grabbed the soft octopus tentacles instead. The theory is that the curly tentacles mimic the umbilical cord and comfort the baby.

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. What the nurses and doctors observed was amazing. The tentacles of the octopus resemble the umbilical cord and remind babies of the womb and comfort. A father in denmark asked for a crocheted octopus to give to his child in the nicu.

This is a modified crochet pattern by anastasia popova to the original octo project pattern. Ch 1 and 8 sc into ring. A few years ago in denmark a father asked for a crocheted octopus for his baby. By giving them a tiny handmade.

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. 2 sc in the next st. Hence holding on to the octopus tentacles helps them to feel safe and secure just like they did in utero. One hospital in dorset england has stumbled upon an unusual way of making tiny premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit nicu feel safe and comforted.

1 sc in the. It promotes motor development and sensory stimulation which every baby benefits from. This pattern is worked in the round continuously without joining at the end of each round. Research from denmark shows that these octopuses can help babies feel calm leading to.

These stuffed crochet octopuses will make a great birthday and you can also give them an epic present to a mother to be. It appeared to remind the child of grasping an umbilical cord. What an amazing thought. Nicu octopus a free crochet pattern materials.

These cuddly toys are used as. Hospital staff observed that the premature babies grasped the curly tentacles of the octopus instead of pulling at their tubes. 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. Changes are made to accommodate worsted weight yarn and eliminate seeming.