Comfort through crocheted octopus toys

Baby clutching a crocheted octopus plush toy from the Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney Hospitality Cart at Campbelltown Hospital
Bernice Luxford has crocheted over 700 octopus toys that bring comfort to premmie babies through the Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Western Sydney Hospitality Carts.

Crocheted octopus plush toys are some of the most well-loved items in our Hospitality Carts, and for a good reason: they bring immense comfort to premmie babies, who clutch the tiny tentacles instead of cold and scary hospital tubes.

Bernice Luxford, sister of RMHC GWS Hospitality Carts Program Coordinator Mez Nessi, has lovingly crafted over 700 of these since October 2024.

Read the full story on ABC News: Crochet octopus toys bring tactile comfort to premature babies at Western Sydney NICUs – ABC News

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