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KANGAROO CARE Kangaroo care is the process of spending extended periods of time 'wearing' your baby. In its strictest form, the baby is held naked(diapered) chest to chest between the mother's breasts. In a modified version, often used for full term babies, the baby is simply held fully clothed most of the time in a baby sling or Snuggly against the mother's chest. The idea is to provide a more gradual transition from womb to world. The results are dramatic and include faster weight gain, better milk supply in the mother, less crying, less sleep apnea, easier temperature regulation in the newborn and most importantly a vastly increased sense of bonding between the newborn and the mother. ![]()
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