The Zaky ZAK® is the official Kangaroo Care Device of the Kangaroo-a-thon of The Zaky® app.

Here is information and helpful links about The Zaky ZAK®, the safety device for holding babies that weigh from 1 to 15 lbs.

The Zaky ZAK® is the only evidence-based device engineered to hold babies (skin to skin or clothed) in the hospital and then at home.  It was engineered by Yamile Jackson, a Ph.D. in ergonomics engineering and [kangaroo] mother of Zachary who was born at 28 weeks and spent 5 months in the NICU. 

It provides an ergonomic micro-environment for safety, warmth, love, healing, nutrition, development, growth, and protection for babies weighing 1 to 15 lbs. 

The simple, adjustable, quiet, easy to use, strong, and practical design with zippers:

  • Ensures perfect fit every time.
  • Enables easy and quiet access at all times.
  • Does not use Velcro (Velcro® is loud, disruptive, difficult to reposition, and loses strength with every wash) or ties (ties create pressure points)
  • Minimizes human errors.
  • Significantly reduces risks of falls or injury.
  • Provides a predictable and safe experience for clinicians, parents and patients before, during, and after holding.

 Learn more about:

  • The Zaky ZAK®
  • Independent Clinical evidence show significant improvement of duration, frequency, parent satisfaction and used for patients with heart disease and term babies after going home.  
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