International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day - May 15th

May 15th - International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day

INCREASING AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SAFETY TO ENHANCE IMPLEMENTATION AND PRACTICE OF KANGAROO CARE AND SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT

The need of a parent and baby to connect

the right of every baby to feel loved and protected

the effort of communities around the world

to change the world of those that matter most

Happy Kangaroo Care Day!

Yes! you, me, all of us!

Join the movement and advocate for the right of every newborn (preemie, full term, healthy or sick) to be held skin-to-skin and celebrate Kangaroo Care Day on May 15th!

Here you will find ideas, resources, and information that will help you celebrate in your part of the world:

Ideas to Celebrate, Engage, and Share Kangaroo Care

Kangaroo Care Awareness Day is celebrated around the world!

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What is happening around the world

International Kangaroo Care Day and Neonatal Improvement Program from Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia.

by Buenafe C. Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia. This year we join the on its 2nd Year International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day in support with Int...

A huge success at St. Joseph Women's Hospital in Tampa, FL

BayCare was present! Joseph’s Women's Hospital in Orlando, FL participated in Kangaroo-A _Thon on May 15. We had 19 babies/ moms / dad participate which was 53% of the unit on that day. Our unit is the Neonatal Intensive care Unit. The day was a huge success!

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Ngozi, Burundi in Africa celebrates Kangaroo Care Day!

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Ideas to celebrate, engage, share

Let's Celebrate, Engage, Share Kangaroo Care Day!

Kangaroo Care Awareness Day brings together the international community to CELEBRATE the accomplishments of researchers, staff, and families that advance the practice and have some fun! ENGAGE professionals and parents in learning activities and practicing kangaroo care, and SHARE the amazing stories of people touched by kangaroo care every day. Take the Pledge and join the Movement!

Pledge #1: CELEBRATE! Celebrate Kangaroo Care

Take a moment to honor, celebrate, and raise awareness about how kangaroo care makes the world a nurturing place for our babies. Event Ideas...

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Pledge #2: ENGAGE! Engage Families and Professionals

Inspire families and professionals by helping them practice kangaroo care and doing hands-on activities while holding their babies. In just one se...

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