Welcome to the Official Website of the 2023 International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day (May 15)

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

Let’s surround their world with our love and help increase the practice of Kangaroo Care globally.

It is time to start preparing and here you will find ideas to celebrate, engage, and share Kangaroo Care on May 15th.

Whether you are a parent, a healthcare professional, a volunteer, or you simply support the practice of babies being held skin-to-skin, we invite you to sign up for the Kangaroo Care Day.  Start by joining the movement and taking the pledge to support Kangaroo Care. Once you submit your pledge you will be added to the mailing list (unsubscribe anytime) and see the results of previous years!  Be Counted!

Kangaroo Care Awareness Day brings together the international community to:

  • Pledge #1: Celebrate the accomplishments of researchers, staff, and families that advance the practice and have some fun!  See more information

  • Pledge #2: Engage professionals and parents in learning activities and practicing kangaroo care. See more information

  • Pledge #3: Share the amazing stories of people touched by kangaroo care every day. See more information

Be part of the movement that celebrates this amazing practice and helps grow our next generation of babies.

Post on social media now in FacebookTwitter  @KangarooCareDay #kangaroocareday  #kangaroocare #LiftEachOtherUp


2 comments

  • 99 days of consistent daily kangaroo care for our 26 weeker was essential for her health and well being .. 3-6 hours daily if not more was her dose

    Amy
  • Kangaroo care is a natural way of showing love and being touched by God.

    Catherine P. Ricero- Luistro

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