Trauma teddies

[Sorop]

These are the trauma teddies that I make to be given to the ambulance and police service for children in distressing situations. It was started by an ambulance driver who gave a child a teddy and they were so comforted by it that he requested groups to make these and now they are done by hundreds of groups and individuals. The pattern can be accessed on line by just typing in Trauma teddies. Val xx

[Footfairy-1]

What a great idea. Love it ❤️

Are you in the UK. If so, where can I get invoked in making these?

[Sorop in reply to Footfairy-1]

Hi Footfairy. Yes I am in Wales and you could type in Trauma teddies on line and the pattern can be accessed and other information about where to take them. Happy knitting. Val x

[Footfairy-1 in reply to Sorop]

Thanks Sorop

[Daisychain12 in reply to Footfairy-1]

Bravo!!! Xxxxx

[HeronNS in reply to Footfairy-1]

I think there are probably volunteers in many countries making similar items. Here our local children's hospital has a knitting pattern for what they call "comfort" dolls and teddies. halifaxcharityknitters.word...

I note someone from Australia commented in the thread.

[SheffieldJane]

Marvellous! I never progressed beyond knitting squares for Oxfam, but I would buy 4. X

[Daisychain12 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Yes me too. Will be looking at what we do here in Australia xxxxx

[Sorop in reply to SheffieldJane]

Knitting squares for Oxfam is still being productive. I struggled joining the squares together that takes patience. val x

[stellafmdm in reply to SheffieldJane]

I tried but mine turned out kite shaped so l gave up! Knitting is not my ‘thing’

[Sorop in reply to stellafmdm]

Would be a bit tricky sewing those up but would look interesting. x

[Hidden]

Ohhhhhhhh Sorop, They are adorable! What an amazing idea!!!!! Good on you!!!!!

I wonder if some of our older, ill, alone, frightened friends could benefit from something like this?

[Sorop in reply to Hidden]

Hello mamic. Yes I am sure you are right they are like comforters. Every time I make one I feel as though I have given birth ! Val x

[Hidden in reply to Sorop]

I'll bet you do! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 . Good job you for making them!!!!

[Daisychain12 in reply to Sorop]

I completely understand xxxxx

[Daisychain12 in reply to Hidden]

Melissa that is just like you. Big hearted and wonderful. Yes I bet the teddies would help so many xxxxxxxxx❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Grants148]

They are lovely,well done for making all those.

[Sorop in reply to Grants148]

Thank you, it is as much therapy for me as for the recipient. I am lucky to have found something that I can do constructive with my day.

[Daisychain12 in reply to Sorop]

You are wonderful xxxx

[bunnymom in reply to Sorop]

It's nice to still feel useful even if we're sick isn't it?

[Sorop in reply to bunnymom]

Yes you are so right. Hopefully it helps in our recovery too by doing something positive. x

[GOOD_GRIEF]

These are great! How wonderful of you to spend so much time making them.

[Sorop in reply to GOOD_GRIEF]

I have so much time on my hands at the moment because of my health problems but it is good to still be able to do something positive with my days. val x

[Daisychain12]

Val this is MAGNIFICENT. I am super impressed. Thank you so much for doing something so wonderful. I have no doubt that you have made a massive difference to the experience of a child who is in pain and frightened ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Daisychain12]

I can only knit plain and in straight lines. I’ve knitted about 500 big squares for a Domestic Violence refuge. The squares get crocheted up by other volunteers then given to the refuge so that when each woman moves on they get a colourful blanket or scarf made with love by another woman xxxx

[Sorop in reply to Daisychain12]

That's amazing ....so many ! well done it will mean so much to them. Val x

[York54]

I love this idea!! Well done, I'll have a look online xx🐻🐻

[Rimmy]

A really wonderful idea Sorop XXX

[Hidden]

What a Lovely Idea 🧸

[HeronNS]

These are adorable!

[Cheshy72]

They are adorable Val. What a great idea and keeps you out of mischief as well.

[Jackoh]

These look great- what a wonderful idea!!

[Sandy1947]

Helping others helps us!

[Sorop in reply to Sandy1947]

Absolutely! xx

[PMRCanada]

What a wonderful contribution to make to the children of your community.

I’m from Canada, but know of a girl in the USA who makes Blue Line ears for law enforcement families who lose a loved one.

Great comfort for all!

[Sorop]

Good to hear from you PMRCanada and news of what other people are doing from around the world. Well done to all. Val x

[teesher]

What an absolutely lovely idea and the teddies look great. Well done you.

[Sorop in reply to teesher]

Thank you for your interest, I do enjoy making them. x

[Hidden]

Oh they are fantastic,and will be greatly appreciated by recipients.Well done.xx