kangaroo care
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kangaroo care
First recorded in 1990-95; with reference to a baby kangaroo ( def. ) carried in its mother's pouch
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She is also teaching kangaroo care to the new mom, which involves holding the baby directly against her bare skin to encourage bonding and help support the baby’s emotional and physical development.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
But the research literature on kangaroo care shows there is good reason for dads and non-birthing parents to do some kangaroo care when a baby is born.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2023
Encouraging and educating all non-birthing parents, including fathers, to give kangaroo care is a valuable way to get them involved.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2023
Studies reported several positive kangaroo care benefits for fathers such as reduced stress, promotion of paternal role and enhanced father–infant bond.
From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2023
For many hours a day, he performed kangaroo care, holding our son against his bare chest.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 9, 2019
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