Why choose Ollie?
Research shows NICU octopuses help calm babies by mimicking the feel of the umbilical cord, reducing heart and respiratory rates and promoting a sense of safety.
Ollie helps parents bond with their baby during those tough NICU moments, providing comfort and connection when it’s needed most.
Each octopus takes about 2 hours to crochet, embroider, and package with care and love by a heart mum and ex-midwife.
Keep Ollie close to your heart before placing it with your baby, so they can feel your love and be soothed by your familiar scent.
Each tentacle is thoughtfully designed to mimic the feel of the umbilical cord. When your baby grasps it, they experience a soothing sense of calm, reminiscent of the safe, warm, and nurturing environment of the womb.
Made with durable, high-quality materials, Ollie the Octopus can be safely washed at 100°C, ensuring it's clean and hygienic for even the most delicate NICU babies.
Whether for a NICU family or a special keepsake, Ollie is the perfect gift to show love and support during life’s most tender moments.
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Real messages & images from families just like yours.
Customer Reviews
When my daughter was born 2 years ago I searched everywhere for something exactly like this as I’d read about the calming affects when you can’t be beside Bub and ended up buying an expensive branded octopus that didn’t replicate the umbilical cord well at all. While I didn’t need it for a medical reason I wanted to try it to help while I was driving and can’t be beside her to help comfort her all the time. Darne Creations mini Ollie is absolutely gorgeous and perfect size for in the car! And so much cheaper than the branded one I had previously brought and this one is hand made! The top quality and abundance of love that you can tell as soon as you pick it up that goes into Sharne’s makes it just perfect.
It would make the best baby shower present even if not for a medical baby!
Absolutely love mine!
I purchased an octopus for my close friend for her bub who was in NICU. The quality and detail of this product is amazing !
Could not recommend this product enough. The outstanding customer service and fast delivery is something to be commended aswell
I purchased the mini Ollie and the love patches as a gift for my nephew and sister in law, and she absolutely loved them. They are so beautifully made and just gorgeous! Sharne was a pleasure to communicate with and my order was ready very quickly. Can’t recommend her beautiful work enough!
I bought the mini octopus for my Grandson Huxley, he absolutely loves it and it was the first cuddly that he was introduced to in hospital. He loves rubbing it on his face. The service and delivery was so quick. It is really the most lovely handcrafted creation. I really wanted to ensure it was a safe option too that my daughter could use without worrying. There is kits to think about with new babies. Thank you so much.
I absolutely love these gorgeous little Octopus. They are super soft and beautifully made. I bought a couple for baby gifts and Sharne had them done so quickly. I received them beautifully boxed and wrapped. I can’t wait to give them to their recipients as I know they will get great comfort from the cord like tentacles.
