If you're a parent, you know the scare of having a preemie baby. Having your child born before they're fully developed can be a stressful, fearful time.
Enter these crochet octopuses, or octopi. They're small, soft, and crocheted for your premature baby's comfort. Why? Let's find out.
Because of their arms, of course! Crochet octopuses give preemie babies comfort by mimicking the feel of its mother's umbilical cord. Babies can hold onto the arms and feel safe!
Octopus for a Preemie is a charity in the UK that donates handmade octopuses to parents in need. They currently have operations in the UK, Poland, Spain, the Ukraine, and its home country of Denmark!
While baby plays with the octopus, parents can take a break and know that their little one is feeling the same comfort as if it were still inside its mother's womb.
"[P]arents can have the deserved little break, knowing their tiny precious ones feel more safe and calm with the tentacles in their little hands instead of pulling those life-saving tubes and cables out," they wrote on their website.
It only takes a simple scroll through Etsy to see the large variety of adorable, multi-legged friends people have come up with. I love the ones with the super curly legs!
Like LilCrochetLove, who adds a star and a little face to their little friends! I absolutely love the little blush under the eyes, it's so sweet.
This octopus is for preemies, but it's also been used to help dementia patients with their fiddling! Who knew that crocheting could do so much for so many people?
Get this one from LottieLouLouOctopi on Etsy for $18.50.
You'll be happy knowing you're helping a preemie find comfort, and supporting a small business! Seriously, what's not to love about this little project?
Get this little guy for $24.99 on Etsy.
