Crochet octopuses help premature babies feel more secure
Newborns that require a little additional care at first usually stay in the neonatal intensive care unit. Although this is necessary for their growth and development, it also means they’re not as close to their mothers as they should be.
In order to solve that problem, many hospitals have taken to giving crochet octopuses to babies. These toys make the infants feel more secure because they’re reminded of their mother’s umbilical cord by the stuffed animal’s tentacles.