Crochet For Babies Octopus

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

Crochet for babies octopus.

Crochet octopus free pattern no eyes required. The theory is that the curly tentacles mimic the umbilical cord and comfort the baby. Here a smart use of crochet hook has been made to give an innocent expression to this baby octopus amigurumi that comes thick tiny legs. Make this sweet octopus for preemies and give it away for the good cause.

If you want to avoid the issue of safety eyes altogether then one. It reminds them of the umbilical cord in their mother s womb. This amazing idea of giving preemies a crochet octopus originally started in denmark where doctors observed premature babies with their crocheted octos. Here by using the basic crochet stitches first the stuffed head of the octopus has been crocheted then the several tiny legs that hold the octopus head.

A few years ago in denmark a father asked for a crocheted octopus for his baby. Crocheters all around the world are making these cute creatures to accompany prematurely born children in hospitals. When cheryl learned about how crochet octopuses were helping preemies she. One ball will make about 5 of the octopus.

What an amazing thought. This cute little crochet preemie octopus pattern is an easy project using red heart bunches of love. Crochet octopus crochet an adorable crochet octopus for a preemie an older child or even for yourself. One ball will make about 5 of the octopus.

It s a lovely stuffie to make up that doesn t take long if you are looking to donate to your local hospital but make sure to check with them first in order to properly follow safety guidelines. The babies that cuddled their octopus had overall health improvements with their breathing regular heartbeat strong oxygen blood levels and were less bothered by the various monitors and ivs.