Hundreds of hospitals have approved, used and loved The Zaky products for over a decade. Doctors, nurses and NICU staff use them even with the most vulnerable babies.
That is why many hospitals use The Zaky products as the standard of developmental care.
A.ny.where. The Zaky HUG was designed so your baby never misses a hug. You can use it at home, in the car, stroller...; you can take it from the NICU Level 3, to Level 2, to X-rays.
So your baby knows you are still there even when you are not.
Not only adequate, but highly recommended! Read what Meghan Bertani, a Certified Passenger Safety Technicianfrom Houston, TX says
“The Zaky (HUGs) are safe to use in car seats because they help to get the infant in the correct position so the car seat's harness straps are able to secure the infant in the seat in the best way possible... by placing a Zaky (HUG) on either side of the infant, they help to get the infant in the safest position before a crash would occur."
Yes, we designed The Zaky HUG with hospitalized babies and preemies in mind.
We carefully selected the materials so the surface gets warm but the filling never gets heated. The Zaky HUG is breathable, so your baby won't perspire or overheat because of it.
Absolutely, especially if they practice evidence-based developmental care.
Infection Control Departments of hundreds of hospitals have approved, used and loved The Zaky HUG.
It replaces many other items that aren't as appropriate. A father said "stuffed animals and other items are (there) to make the parents feel better, The Zaky (HUG) is the only item on the bed that actually helps the baby and our bonding with him"
Please get in touch if there are issues bringing The Zaky HUGs to your hospital. We'd be happy to work our magic!
Some hospitals encourage parents to wash and scent The Zaky HUGs at home. Other hospitals wash them along with blankets and baby nests on each infant bathing, isolette change or when soiled.
If you can't take your Zaky HUGs home, remember to scent them while you visit your baby in the NICU.
In an independent clinical study by Georgia College, babies who used The Zaky HUG were significantly more likely to have normal breathing, heart rates, and go back to calm after moments of stress than babies who didn’t.
Babies with scented Zaky HUG did best; however, babies with mother’s scent but without The Zaky HUG did not improve.
Leading us to believe that your scent amplifies but never replaces the power of your touch.
"Joshie has really taken well to his Zaky (HUG). We have scented it for him and it certainly has saved my sleep (and sanity) many times over now :).... The Zaky (HUGs) are brilliant!" Helen Shepherd.
"Alex bought us one for Callie and it has worked wonders... Now she sleeps with it everytime. I recommend it." Belinda Frew.