Children who were born before the term needspecial care. They need not only special food and constant supervision of doctors, but also exceptional comfort. If such a kid is nervous, it immediately reflects on his already weak health for the time being. Aarhus University Hospital - the so-called medical center in Denmark, where they decided not to give the babies the slightest reason for concern. And they arranged an unusual experiment. Do you remember how all the children need hugs? We need premature babies. But for them it's a problem: some kids are constantly connected to medical devices. Yes, and in general, they once again touch is not recommended, they need peace. Peace and hugs.A photo: Poole Hospital Doctors such children are allowed to cuddle with ... a toy octopus. Yes, yes, an ordinary knitted toy. And it works! According to the observations of the staff, the octopuses had a calming effect on infants: they had improved breathing and heart rate, the amount of oxygen in the blood increased. Doctors suggested that the octopus tentacles, which children squeeze in the handles, "return" the babies to the mother's womb, reminding them of the umbilical cord. Therefore, children feel safe and calm. There is one more "side effect" - while the baby hugs the octopus, he stops trying to pull off the tubes and cables connected to the incubator. The experience of the Danish hospital is now accepted all over Europe. "It's just incredible - such a simple thing, but so calms the child and improves his well-being! - Daniel Lockyer, the neonatologist of one of the British hospitals, where now octopods live also, is surprised.A photo: Poole Hospital By the way, the Danish hospital has long been known for its unusual attitude towards newborns and their families. For example, specifically for the medical center, a mobile application has been developed that allows young parents to post a post on the Facebook page of the hospital with a message about a joyful event. And in honor of the same event, a three-ton bell will be ringing next to the hospital - so that everyone knows about the happiness of the parents within a radius of 6 kilometers.