Kangaroo-care
noun
1.
a method of caring for a premature baby in which the baby is periodically held against a parent’s bare chest.
noun
a type of care for a premature infant in which skin-to-skin contact is maintained, esp. with the mother, for much of the day
Examples
Kangaroo care seems to help premature babies by somewhat mimicking being in the womb.
Usage Note
kangaroo v
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