VP Shunt Play Tool

Toy VP shunt, designed to look like the Mithke ProGAV 2.0 shunt. Toy includes a VP shunt that can be sewn on any soft doll or stuffed animal. (Also pictured on hard-bodied doll where it was "sewn" into the hair, and abdomen piece was glued) Also includes 1 toy adjustment tool, and 2 compasses with different readings of 10 and 14 to aid in pretend play and education.

Length of tubing can be customized if needed. Current length tends to fit stuffed animals and dolls 12"-15" in size.

(VP Shunt and devices ONLY - stuffed animal not included)

Designed exclusively by The Butterfly Pig, this toy is made to empower children through play. 

It is made out of an Eco-friendly plastic alternative.

Our medical toys are designed to reduce medical fear through education, empowerment, and play! Medical treatments can be intimidating for children, whether they are experiencing medical treatments themselves or have a close sibling or family member with medical needs.

Therapeutic play can help prepare them before treatment, distract and encourage play during treatment, and help them cope and process their experience after.

With these realistic mini-medical toys, your child can understand what they will see and how they may feel before and after their care.

Inclusive toys are also a wonderful way to ‘normalize’ all of our unique differences. If children have access to diverse and inclusive dolls and accessories in play, they will build a natural foundation for ideals of inclusion and respect for everyone’s unique qualities.

We have a few different blog posts containing more information on promoting inclusion in childhood.

Play gives children a safe space to explore differences, ask questions, and have these important conversations.

Our toys are made so you can use them with dolls and stuffed animals you already own, so children with assistive devices can now match and be represented by their favorite toys.

• Promote healthy coping and self-advocacy by allowing kids to mimic and process their experiences through play.
• Explain medical devices and procedures in a kid-friendly way!
• Provide representation to medically complex kids so they develop a confident sense of their unique and extraordinary selves.

Completely designed and manufactured by The Butterfly Pig in California, USA.

CPSC Compliant • Lead & Phthalates Free
WARNING! Choking Hazard; Small Parts; Not for Children Under 3 Years