During their NICU journey, parents often feel helpless and perhaps guilty that they cannot do more for their little one. Many are unable to pick up their baby or comfort them. NICU moms say that one of the hardest parts is not having that skin-to-skin time and being able to form that deep connection with their baby. Our handmade octopus helps bridge that gap.

Our handmade octopus is crocheted with love and premium yarn to NICU specifications. Our octopus can bring comfort and calm to babies when their parents are simply unable.

Our octopus carries each mom’s scent, so when babies hold them, they are holding a piece of their mom, fostering connection, even when parents cannot hold them.

Many parents simply don’t even know that these octopuses exist and the healing qualities they possess. In our sponsorship program, we work with you to gift an octopus to a baby and NICU family in need.

Medical research has shown that these octopuses actually improve babies’ vitals, including lowering heart-rate and improving respiration. Exactly what little babies need to grow stronger and healthy enough to go home.

NICU parents and their babies go through unimaginable heartbreak and struggles during their journey, sometimes without the full support of their own families. But we can support them and make a difference.