The octopus is a great cuddle buddy. He has eight arms to hug with and is a wonderful life partner. Octopuses provide comfort because the tentacles remind babies of the umbilical cord in the womb. Preemie babies especially benefit from this because they tend to feel comforted and not rip out their monitors as much. The Octopus is also great for developing motor skills like grabbing and to enhance sensory experience for any baby. 100% cotton yarn, machine washable and dryable. The eyes are sewn on, no buttons for baby to swallow.