Our Christmas Giving Initiative
Christmas is about giving, and with every 3 octopuses purchased, we’ll donate one to a NICU family. Let’s spread love this season, together. 🎄💖
Connection Beyond Barriers
NICU Octopuses provide heartfelt connections for families during the toughest medical journeys.
FROM WHERE IT ALL BEGAN
Our story began when my son was born with a Congenital Heart Defect. Now we have the opportunity to help families bond with their babies all over the world.
Limited Edition Mini Ollie the Octopus
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Let customers speak for us
from 30 reviewsSuch a beautiful NICU Octopus! I haven’t found any others as nice! Very soft & a bit bigger than I was expecting! Love it so much! Can’t wait to gift it to my sister for her baby 💗🌸
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
Ordered a Teddy to match my daughters birthmarks, it was made beautifully and perfectly captures the marks! 🩷🩷🩷
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!
Just like pictured on the website! Beautiful and soft pinks!
A lovely gift for a new baby or baby shower. So lovely package up and sent with lots of care 💕
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.
Today our beautiful scare buddy arrived.
I can’t put into words how in love I am. We wanted something for our rainbow baby to have in remembrance of he/she big sister whom had cdh but unfortunately we lost her at 21 weeks.
The quality and love put into our scare buddy is pure amazing.
I ordered one of these bears for my little boy without the scar embroidery as I just fell in love with the look of him and we hadn’t had success finding a lovey/comforter yet that my boy would bond to…. My gosh when it arrived, it’s soooo much better in person. The texture, softness and weight are perfect. My little boy absolutely fell in love with his bear at first sight and hasn’t stopped getting him and cuddling him. He proudly shows everyone his new bear and offers them a cuddle with it (only 1 though, as he’s very possessive).
The hospital bag organisers are so beautifully made, and can really be used in any bag, not only your hospital bag.
They would make a perfect addition to any baby shower gift.
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.
Outstanding quality
Perfect present for a bubba who loved to snuggle
Super cute and excellent quality. I can’t wait to use this beautiful romper on our babe!
Beautiful overalls, they feel soft, sttretchy and comfortable to the touch. Great communication from Sharne
MADE BY A MEDICAL MAMA
FAQ's
What are the benefits of a NICU ocotpus?
- Mimics the umbilical cord, providing familiarity and comfort.
- Prevents accidental removal of medical equipment, reducing trauma.
- Helps stabilize heart rate and increase oxygenation.
- Doubles as a gentle support for intubation tubing.
- Grows with your baby, becoming a cherished companion and a super cute way to track growth milestones.
How long will it take to hand make my order?
We endeavour to hand crochet your order within a 3-5 business day time frame. However during peak seasons orders can take up to 2 weeks to handmake & post.
Each item is handmade in Adelaide and takes anywhere from 1-6 hours to make.
Can you embroider ANY scar on the My Scar Buddy?
Yes we can! (Within reason!)
Scars we have done in the past:
- Heart (Sternotomy Scars)
- Liver Transplant
- Bowel Scars
- Brain Surgery
- Birth marks
- Rainbows (for rainbow babies)
- Caesarean Scars
If you're not sure just send us a message and we can assist you!
Do you accept returns for change of mind?
At Darne Creations, we want you to shop with confidence and peace of mind. That's why we offer a hassle-free returns policy and a money-back guarantee on all eligible purchases. If for any reason you're not completely satisfied with your order, we've got you covered.
Meet Sharne
Hey lovley, welcome to our Medical Mama community! I hope our products bring you comfort and connection with your little ones.
As a medical mama myself I hope to be able to help you remember to embrace the good moments amongst the challenges that you face each day 🤎
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