November
Buddy of the Month
Preemie Buddy
Hi, I’m the Preemie Buddy! I’m made of soft sheepskin material and dressed in a pink or blue layette so that I’m ready to provide companionship and comfort and be a tool for the NICU staff for your newest addition to the family. I’m approximately 7″ tall and weigh 14oz.; I’ll be there to bond with your baby soon after the birth of your preemie.
I can go straight with the baby to the NICU and be placed in the incubator, and Mom and/or Dad can wear the layette next to their skin for a day or two so that their smell can be absorbed in the layette material. I’m more than just a preemie doll—i’m a cuddly friend just like them.
Diabetic Buddy
The Diabetic Buddy is designed to be a friend “just like me.” Using the Buddy, healthcare professionals can effectively dispel fears and instill confidence through diabetes education, medical play therapy, and responsibility by showing that you need to always have your supplies on hand. Individually packaged, each Buddy arrives with a brightly colored gown. The newly redesigned Diabetic Buddy comes with finger sticks and an insulin pump that better reflects how most children efficiently control their diabetes. Shadow Buddies can go to procedures with the child and stay with them throughout their treatment and a lifetime. All our Buddies have heart-shaped eyes for love, and wear a big smile. Yes, a belly buttons are included!
Military / Veteran Buddy
I am honored to be one of the five newest members of the Shadow Buddies family, the Courageous Crew. As a Military/Veteran Buddy, we have served in active Military, Air Service, or Naval duties and discharged after completing our service. Being away from our home and family members is hard, but we understand our job is to protect our country.
Buddy is dressed in Military Fatigues
Complete with Hat Honoring their service to our country.