Skin-to-skin (kangaroo) care promotes exclusive breastfeeding
Skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo care, has been widely studied and shown to significantly benefit both mothers and infants, especially in promoting exclusive...
The Pressure to Do More
We live in a world that values speed and multitasking. Parents in the NICU, PICU, maternity settings, and even at home often feel this pressure most intensely. Between medical updates, chores, pumping schedules, and the emotional weight of uncertainty, it can feel like there is no space to simply pause.
Healing Through Presence
Kangaroo Care offers a different way. Healing happens in presence. When a parent holds their baby skin-to-skin, nothing else matters. Babies aren’t asking for perfection or productivity—they need warmth, rhythm, and love.
That calm stillness stabilizes fragile bodies, reduces stress, and supports healthy brain development. For parents, it restores a sense of agency, eases trauma, and rebuilds the bond that separation so often disrupts.
The 2026 Theme: Stillness is Strength
As we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Kangaroo Care Day on May 15, 2026, the global theme reminds us that slowing down is not weakness—it is medicine. Stillness is an act of strength: it creates safety, stability, and love for both babies and families.
A Global Invitation
This year, we invite families, clinicians, and communities everywhere to embrace stillness as medicine. In those quiet, steady moments, babies grow stronger, parents heal, and love proves itself to be the most powerful vital sign.
Join the Movement
Mark your calendar for May 15, 2026. Support the movement by pre-ordering the official anniversary T-shirt in Kangaroo Care green, downloading the free awareness toolkit (coming soon), and helping spread the word. Together, let’s make sure every baby has the chance to find strength in stillness.
International Kangaroo Care Day's 2026 theme is 'Stillness is Strength'
