Has your life been touched in any way by kangaroo care / skin to skin contact?
www.kangaroo.care is looking for parents, clinicians, anyone touched by kangaroo care/skin to skin contact to be featured during Kangaroo Care Day on May 15th. It...
Join us to recognize the TEAM LEADERS that have made a difference by leading the kangaroo care day celebrations in their community in every corner of the world. Anyone may nominate a Team Leader.
Who is a "Kangaroo Care Team Leader"?
A Kangaroo Care "Team leader" is a person that leads the efforts for celebrating, educating, inspiring, and making kangaroo care happen for their team. If there are team co-leaders then you may submit one nomination per Team Leader.
We welcome self-nominations.
What is a Team?
A "Team" is usually a hospital unit that participates in kangaroo care activities. It consists of a Team Leader, Coaches, and Families.
Who is a Coach?
Kangaroo Care "Coach" is a person that assist parents with anything related to kangaroo care. This includes anyone on the healthcare team, volunteers, advocates, social workers, psychologists, parent leaders, peer/ parent support, doulas, lactation professionals, educators, etc.
What do I do now?
We will contact them to request their official acceptance to be considered for the award.
What happens after I submit my nomination?
Our diverse team will select the Team Leaders (one per country) and we will consider the nomination and the number of times s/he was nominated.
We will announce the winner on May 15th, 2023 on this website and social media.
Questions? info@kangaroo.care
Stillness is Strength – Kangaroo Care Day 2026
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, 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. Pre-order the official anniversary T-shirt in Kangaroo Care green, download the free awareness toolkit, and help spread the word. Together, let’s make sure every baby has the chance to find strength in stillness.
Why it matters
