Kangaroo Care
...isn't just practiced at the Sidney Zoo.
The folks at Children's are big believers in it. In short, mother or father sits holding a prematurely born child towards his/her chest for extended periods of time. The heat absorbed from the parent serves the same purpose as the incubat
or. The skin contact works to establish a bond between parent and child (I'm sure it can get lonely in the incubator) and baby learns to recognize the parent's smell, voice, etc. Proponents of Kangaroo Care point to all sorts of benefits to the child (see the link to the article below). Intuitively, it makes sense. Not to mention the enjoyment the parent gets out of it!
We were introduced to it for the first time today. Ericka & I found it absolutely delightful. Mathias instantly fell asleep and didn't have much to say.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_care
The folks at Children's are big believers in it. In short, mother or father sits holding a prematurely born child towards his/her chest for extended periods of time. The heat absorbed from the parent serves the same purpose as the incubat
or. The skin contact works to establish a bond between parent and child (I'm sure it can get lonely in the incubator) and baby learns to recognize the parent's smell, voice, etc. Proponents of Kangaroo Care point to all sorts of benefits to the child (see the link to the article below). Intuitively, it makes sense. Not to mention the enjoyment the parent gets out of it!We were introduced to it for the first time today. Ericka & I found it absolutely delightful. Mathias instantly fell asleep and didn't have much to say.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_care
posted by Patrik at 3/21/2006 10:56:00 PM
10 Comments:
Hi Patrik and Ericka,
You certainly do have a Little Prince!! He is beautiful! I suppose handsome might be a better choice for a little boy, but until he complains, I think he's beautiful! He looks perfectly content doing his Kangaroo care. I'm glad you're at Children's - you couldn't be in a better place. I know that from personal experience. I love the updates - will keep in touch via those. Happy Kangarooing!
Bobbi Pointer
Hey Guys,
Wow - what a week! Mathias, you've come so far - first showing up (just a bit early), then removing the tube, then removing the light, and now you've moved on to kangarooing, what a wild ride! The pictures are great and I don't know Ericka, but I'm kinda partial to the snazzy green hat one - of course the ones with the parents are great too! It has to be the most wonderful feeling to be able to have more contact with the sweet little guy. Thinking of you all always - We love you and can't wait to meet the burrito boy!
Take care and we will be in touch.
Beth
Hej hela familjen
Stort grattis till veckojubiléet! Han ser fantastisk ut i sin mössa. Nästa storlek blir väl Blå/Vit i Leksands färger.
Som "gammelfaster" - hu vad gammalt det låter - så följer jag bloggen regelbundet med stort intersse. Det var en fantastisk idé med ständiga uppdateringar.
Lycka till med den lilla kängurun.
Annika
Hi again Ronnings!
Such a warm fuzzy to see you actually getting to hold your own baby boy. Nothing quite like that experience. Would love to see you sometime - have a few welcoming gifts for little Mathias. Not certain what the best method is for reaching you since I know you're spending so much time with him at the hospital, so I'll start here!
Andrea
Hallå igen!
Grattis på veckodan (lite i efterskott) och grattis till Patrik ( om jag inte har helt fel har/skall du fyllt/fylla år i mars)
Pontus och jag har just uppdaterat oss och vi gillar den gröna mössan skarpt. Han ser ut att frodas och må bra (Mathias alltså - inte mössan) och det är underbart att se att ni också ser ut att må bra.
Tack för er blogg, för det känns inte som om ni är så långt borta nu.
Ta hand om er alla!!
Kram Agneta med familj
Congratulations!!!
I am a co-worker of Rob's at school. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter that was born at 26.5 weeks. She weighed in at 2lbs. 5 oz. and 14 inches long. So I have been in your shoes. I would be happy to help in anyway possible.
Judging from the pictures and updates that I read you have come so far already. I know that the road seems so long, but looking back it was just a short time.
Do as much kangaroo care as possible. It is great for you and Mathais.
Jane Maltsberger
Parkston, SD
Hej igen!
Har hört mycket positivt om den där kängurumetoden - inte minst att det är väldigt mysigt! Och mysigt ser det helt klart ut!
Tänker inte säga grattis till Patrik på födelsedagen eftersom jag håller reda på vilken månad du fyller i, Patrik :-). Jag återkommer med det om en knapp månad, OK? *s*
Ha det jättejättebra - vi tänker ständigt på er härhemma och håller tummarna för att det stadigt fortsätter åt rätt håll!
Kram igen,
Jessica & Co
Hey Ericka & Patrik
This is Brandy's Mom, I can tell you I think things look great!! You know Brandy was born 32 years ago at 2 pounds 7 oz an wasn't given that great of a chance, but look at her now! I have been checking in on your site and Things look great for your little guy, My dad used to say he sent up a lot of blue smoke (prayers) for Brandy and it must of helped so I'm doing the same for you, Love to you all... Cheryl Stauss
Hellow Mrs.Ronnings! (and Patrik)
He is so adorable! He is such a wonderful gift to your family. I know you will give him so much love. Im so glad everything is going well with him. Talk to you soon.
Lisa
It was so great to come home from vacation today and to see pictures of you HOLDING Mathias! I can only imagine how special the kangaroo care is. You have so much love to share and I know Mathias will continue to blossom! I've been thinking of you every day! Take care, Sarah Cole
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