What is Kangaroo Care?

Kangaroo care refers to the mother (parent) of premature infants. In a manner similar to marsupials such as kangaroos, koalas and other marsupials to care for young children, premature infants are placed upright on the mother's (parent) 's chest, providing him She) needed the warmth and security.

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Kangaroo care refers to the mother (parent) of premature infants. In a manner similar to marsupials such as kangaroos, koalas and other marsupials to care for young children, premature infants are placed upright on the mother's (parent) 's chest, providing him She) needed the warmth and security.

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Kangaroo care

Naked the premature baby, lying on her mother's or dad's chest, and covering her with a quilt or a large towel. Keep it for at least 1-2 hours at a time. The mother can breast-feed while performing. (Kangaroo-type care needs to refer to many factors: the weight of premature babies reaches 1000 grams, the vital signs are stable and the body temperature can be maintained, please consult professional medical staff for specific operations.)

Kangaroo nursing can improve breastfeeding rate, stabilize the physical condition of premature babies, reduce babies crying, and prolong sleep time. The skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby can also reduce the mother's anxiety and enhance the emotional interaction between mother and baby.

Kangaroo care can not only make premature babies more healthy and lively, reduce the probability of infection, bring a sense of security and intimacy to the baby, and also help shape the baby's personality in the future.

Kangaroo care is also suitable for full-term babies. It is a secret magic weapon for building early close parent-child relationships.

Kangaroo care avoids blood infections

How does a smart kangaroo take care of a baby?

Koala baby probes mother's belly to see kangaroo nursing can help premature babies, mainly because during this kind of care, premature babies can listen to the mother (parent) 's speech and heartbeat, accompanied by breathing The slow rhythmic shaking makes him or her feel in a uterus-like environment; the support of the mother (parent) provides a sense of envelopment and security for the premature baby; at this time, the premature baby can be temporarily away from the medical equipment Of stimulation.

1. It can help the baby to sleep quietly for a long time, and sleep is helpful for the baby's growth hormone secretion.

2. Stable heartbeat, breathing and blood oxygen concentration.

3. Reduce body heat and water loss through skin contact.

4. Energy conservation can help gain weight.

5. Being alert for a long time can increase parent-child interaction.

6. Increase the chance and success of breastfeeding.

7. Reduce restlessness and crying.

8. Increase parents' self-confidence.

9, increase the possibility of early discharge of premature babies.

Baby hippocampus sleeps in daddy's belly, snoring

Mother panda looks at baby and makes eye contact

Mother panda looks at baby and makes eye contact

When the condition and vital signs of premature babies are stable, and parents are willing to proceed through explanations and communication, the next step is to make good preparations for kangaroo care.
Environmental part

1. Secret and independent space: Because parents must have physical exposure (to allow premature babies to stick their skin to their parents' chests). If this is not possible, at least screens or curtains should be used. Ensure privacy.

2. Maintain a constant room temperature of 25 to 27 ° C: Avoid places with vents to prevent premature infants from losing their body temperature too quickly.

3. Prepare a comfortable chair and footrest with backrest and armrests: Parents can have support on their limbs when performing kangaroo care.

4, the use of baking lamps or heaters: can be prepared to wrap blankets or covers outside the body of premature infants.

5. If necessary, a physiological monitor must be prepared: continuous monitoring of vital signs of premature babies.

Kangaroo Nursing Parents Section

1, maintain a relaxed and happy mood: parents' emotions can be infected with premature babies.

2, easy to wear: wear open-front, loose, breathable, sweat-absorbing clothing.

3. Maintain the best state: Wash your body before going to the toilet, and go to the toilet and drink water to avoid interrupting the sleep time of premature babies.

4. Suspend first when you are ill: If you have infections such as cold, fever or gastrointestinal discomfort, you must suspend it to prevent transmission to premature babies.

Kangaroo care for premature babies

1. Change the diaper first.

2. Reduce the area covered by the diaper as much as possible: expose more skin and contact with parents.

3. Do a good job of keeping warm for premature babies: like wearing small socks or a small hat, this can also reduce the loss of body temperature.