The Zaky ZAK® is engineered for safer, longer, and more comfortable Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care from birth through recovery and beyond.
The first hours after birth are critical for connection, physiologic stability, breastfeeding, co-regulation, neuroprotection, and healing.
The Zaky ZAK® is an evidence-based ergonomic support system designed to support immediate Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care after vaginal or Cesarean birth while maintaining quick clinical access to the baby.
Developed using ergonomics and safety engineering principles, The Zaky ZAK® supports real clinical workflows across Labor & Delivery, the Operating Room, postpartum recovery, NICUs, PICUs, transport, and home environments.
Why Hospitals Choose The Zaky ZAK®
- Supports immediate Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care after vaginal and Cesarean birth
- Helps support safer transfer from the OR table to the stretcher and recovery
- Adjustable containment from neck to toes
- Quick and quiet access for assessments and interventions
- Supports breastfeeding and prolonged holding
- Designed for babies approximately 1–15 lbs
- Ergonomic support for prolonged Skin-to-Skin sessions
- Machine washable following baby clothing protocols
- Used in hospitals worldwide
- Designed for Real Clinical Workflows
The Zaky ZAK® may be worn before delivery, including during Cesarean birth, allowing Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care to begin as early as possible after birth.
The adjustable containment system supports:
- OR-to-recovery transfer
- Postpartum recovery
- Breastfeeding access
- Developmental positioning
- Prolonged holding
- Transport and repositioning
- Immediate clinician access when needed
Its quiet YKK® all-plastic zipper system allows the device to:
- partially open,
- fully open,
- or adjust to any position needed for care.
This allows clinicians and parents to maintain infant containment and positioning while supporting breastfeeding, assessments, medications, airway visibility, and emergency access.
Why Adjustable Access Matters
The Zaky ZAK® was engineered to support both containment and flexibility.
The adjustable zipper system allows:
- breastfeeding without fully removing the baby,
- easier repositioning,
- clinician access during care,
- developmental movement,
- and gradual progression from containment to exploration.
This supports safer, more comfortable, and more realistic prolonged Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care in real-world settings.
Supports Breastfeeding and the Golden Hour(s)
The Zaky ZAK® supports:
- early latch,
- self-attachment behaviors,
- warmth,
- co-regulation,
- prolonged holding,
- and uninterrupted closeness after birth.
The adjustable containment system helps the baby remain secure while supporting access to the breast and reducing the need for repeated repositioning.
Trauma-Informed and Developmentally Supportive
The Zaky ZAK® was designed to support:
- closeness,
- physiologic regulation,
- warmth,
- attachment,
- calming,
- and human connection.
Its soft breathable construction and ergonomic design help support comfort for both baby and caregiver during prolonged Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care sessions.
One Device Across the Continuum of Care
The Zaky ZAK® supports care across:
- Labor & Delivery
- Cesarean Birth / Operating Room
- Postpartum Recovery
- NICU
- PICU
- Pediatric Care
- Transport
- Home
This helps simplify:
- training,
- implementation,
- workflow,
- and continuity of care.
Engineered by a NICU Mother and Ergonomics Engineer
The Zaky ZAK® was developed by Yamile C. Jackson, PhD, PE, PMP — ergonomics, human factors, and safety engineer, NICU mother, founder of Kangaroo Care Day (May 15), and inventor of The Zaky® products.
She is also the author of the book When Your Heart Touches Mine: The Power of Closeness, a trauma-informed and evidence-informed book about Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care, closeness, co-regulation, healing, and family-integrated care.
Inspired by her son Zachary’s premature birth at 28 weeks and five-month NICU journey, her work integrates:
- ergonomics,
- safety engineering,
- developmental care,
- trauma-informed care,
- family-integrated care,
- and unrestricted Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care practices.
Additional Resources
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