@double.trouble.mi: Did you know a knitted octopus for a Preemie is magical in such a way that the tentacles feel like an umbilical cord. The octopuses are placed in incubators or cots with preterm babies, allowing them to grab onto the tentacles. The tentacles resemble the umbilical cord for the baby! Another very important benefit it that the tentacles give the baby something to grasp other than things like their cannulas, endotracheal tubes, or nasogastric tubes, lessening the chance that they will accidently pull something. As i was watching her play with her octopus in her crib 8 months later, I couldn't help but have a tear of happiness as I look to see how far they have come❤️ and they still love there octopus🐙 ok they both are more of a fan of the blue one but can you blame them🤣 the yellow definitely has a different vibe 🤣🐙