Mother is taught who needs the kangaroo. Mostly, the premature babies will need the KMC

Benefits; KMC helps in the increase of oxygen levels in cases of very small babies.

KMC helps on the regulation of the baby’s heart rate.

It also helps on breast milk production and makes it easy for the mother to establish breastfeeding in case the baby is ready for a feed. Feeding is secure while in the mothers chest.

KMC provides adequate warmth to a premature baby

It promotes the health and wellbeing of very low birth weight baby and

Ensures a love bond between the mother and baby.

Positioning; baby is placed in the mother’s chest, in between the breasts, skin to skin in an up right position. Then turn the baby’s head to the side in a slightly extended position and this is to keep the airway open and also allows eye to eye contact between the mother and baby

How to keep a small baby warm at home without using KMC

Here, wrap the baby neatly to prevent heat loss when not in kangaroo.

Cover the head, hands and feet with socks. Dress the baby in extra layers of clothes.

Change wet diapers promptly and remove any wet cloth, sheet or blanket away from the baby.

Avoid bathing a small baby, simply clean by wiping the whole body with a warm wet cloth as needed.