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Kangaroo care
Kangaroo care (also known as skin-to-skin contact) is a way of holding your
baby with his skin against your skin. Both parents can 'kangaroo'; this
involves placing a baby, dressed only in his nappy, onto the parent's chest.
It is recommended that parents wear a blouse/shirt that has buttons down the
front. Mothers may want to take off their bra as this makes it easier for your
baby to be placed next to your skin. He can then be covered by your clothes and
perhaps a light blanket.
This type of cuddling has been shown to:
- help babies sleep longer
- help with breast feeding - by improving milk supply
- help parents feel closer to their baby thus promoting bonding
The rocking chairs within the nurseries are ideal for parents to 'kangaroo'
their baby. Screens can be used if parents would like some privacy.
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