Here's the latest thing for preemies: octopi, which resemble the umbilical cord. The baby holds the octopus instead of pulling on the tubes. How smart is that! These can be knitted or crocheted.
You can find the pattern at the official Octopus for a Preemie FB page. Use 100% cotton. My favorite is Hobby Lobby's "I Love this Cotton." So soft.
Little Mila (above) is now healthy and happy, thanks to many, many prayers and great medical care. This was my first octopus. It felt so good to be able to do something to help.