What are these? Made of pure cotton as a brilliant alternative to plastic clamps used to tie the Umbilical cord after birth. One of benefits of a crochet cord tie is that it's much softer, it doesn't pull or get pressed into baby. Makes nappy changes so much easier when you don't have to navigate the plastic clamp. Breastfeeding and baby wearing much more comfortable as you don't have to worry about where it is pressing on baby. And of course, it's super cute and makes the best newborn photos. * When it falls of it makes a great keepsake for baby's book. Would you like a crochet cord tie for your homebirth (maybe you can ask your gynae if this would be allowed at your hospital birth too - one birth mom got to use her cord tie with her c section)