A method of continuously holding a partially wrapped baby to the chest, involving skin-to-skin contact. Originally it was a method of caring for LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT INFANT in developing countries and is now more widespread in developed nations. Aside from encouraging breast feeding, the extra sleep that the infant gets assists in regulating body temperature, helps the baby conserve energy, and redirects calorie expenditures toward growth and weight gain.

Descriptor ID	D060127
MeSH Number(s)	E02.760.670.500 N02.421.088.120.140 N02.421.585.700.500
Concept/Terms	Kangaroo-Mother Care Method Kangaroo-Mother Care Method Care Method, Kangaroo-Mother Care Methods, Kangaroo-Mother Kangaroo Mother Care Method Kangaroo-Mother Care Methods Method, Kangaroo-Mother Care Methods, Kangaroo-Mother Care Kangaroo-Mother Care Care, Kangaroo-Mother Kangaroo Mother Care Care, Kangaroo Mother

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