Using your Baby Carrier as a Tool for Kangaroo Care

This post will discuss the benefits of kangaroo care, how to use your carrier as a tool for kangaroo care, and types of baby carriers that work especially well for kangaroo care.

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Kangaroo Care Basics

What is Kangaroo Care?   •Kangaroo Care means holding a diaper clad newborn bare chest to bare chest, with baby in an upright positioning, and baby’s head close enough to easily kiss. •Kangaroo care can be done sitting with baby in a recliner, in a bed propped up on pillows, or while holding baby in…

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Including Older Siblings in a New Baby’s Kangaroo Care!

Welcoming a new baby into the family is a wonderful joy and a big adjustment for each person in the family.  Everyone needs a little time to find and settle into their new role.  A dear friend of mine once told me that adding a new baby to the family isn’t like adding another pumpkin…

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