Prepared by Nurtured by Design, Inc. for NICUs and not for commercial purposes.
When it comes to kangaroo care, every moment matters—and every detail counts. Whether you're a parent, clinician, or administrator, selecting the right device to support safe and effective skin-to-skin care can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve created a Kangaroo Care Device Analysis and Evaluation Tool to help you make informed, confident decisions.
This practical resource is designed to guide conversations with manufacturers and help ensure that any wrap or device used for kangaroo care meets essential criteria for safety, access, usability, and support of family-centered care.
We encourage hospitals, healthcare professionals, and parent advocates to use this tool when evaluating kangaroo care devices for their unit or home setting.
What’s Included:
🔹Kangaroo Care Device Evaluation and Comparison Tool:
Easily compare features that are important to you—such as safety, ease of use, breastfeeding access, support for clinical interventions, and more. This editable Excel file allows you to assess different kangaroo care devices side-by-side using key evaluation criteria, helping you make the best choice for your unit or family.
🔹 Sample Questions to Ask the Manufacturer:
This printable PDF includes key questions to help you evaluate whether a kangaroo care safety wrap truly supports safe, effective, and family-centered skin-to-skin care. Use it as a guide during conversations with manufacturers or vendors to ensure the product meets your clinical, safety, and usability needs.
These tools were developed by experts in ergonomics, trauma-informed care, and neonatal safety—with the lived experience of parents and the clinical realities of NICUs in mind.
Why It Matters:
Not all wraps are created equal. Choosing a device that is safe, ergonomic, and designed for both babies and caregivers can make a life-changing difference—improving outcomes, increasing holding time, supporting breastfeeding, and protecting the emotional well-being of families.
Kangaroo care is more than a practice—it’s a right. Let’s ensure the tools we use uphold that promise.
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