Kangaroo care, also called skin-to-skin, is a wonderful way to be close to your baby. It means holding your diapered baby on your bare chest (if you're the father) or between your breasts (if you're the mother). Be sure to put a blanket over your baby's back to keep him warm. Kangaroo care is great for you and your baby.
Kangaroo care may help your baby:
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Kangaroo care may help your baby:
- Keep his body warm
- Keep his heart and breathing regular
- Gain weight
- Spend more time in deep sleep
- Spend more time being quiet when awake and less time crying
- Have a better chance of being able to breastfeed
- Make more breast milk
- Reduce your stress
- Feel close to your baby
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