Five Safety Guidelines and Conditions For Holding a Baby with The Zaky ZAK®
When holding your baby using The Zaky ZAK®, whether skin-to-skin or clothed, it's essential to follow specific guidelines to ensure their safety and comfort....
The Zaky ZAK® is an evidence-based, ergonomic device designed to securely hold babies weighing 1-15 lbs, supporting safe, comfortable, and prolonged skin-to-skin care, breastfeeding, and developmental positioning.
It creates an optimal micro-environment for holding babies—whether clothed or skin-to-skin—while providing immediate, quiet access for parents and healthcare interventions.
By incorporating The Zaky ZAK® into your care practices, you can fully realize the well-documented benefits of kangaroo care. You know the science—The Zaky ZAK® is the tool to implement it effectively.
It reduces the risk of infant falls and injuries, enhances bonding, boosts confidence, improves breastfeeding outcomes, and minimizes disruptions while the baby is being held.
This results in calmer babies who require less pain medication, grow more effectively, and experience better overall healthcare outcomes—all while streamlining care and increasing satisfaction for babies, parents, and healthcare staff.
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Safety
The primary purpose of a skin-to-skin safety device is to maintain the baby’s weight and proper posture without relying on the hands of the adult. The Zaky ZAK® is the only device designed with five specific conditions to ensure the baby stays safe, even if the parent falls asleep in the hospital.
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Hip Healthy
The International Hip Dysplasia Institute (IHDI) acknowledges The Zaky ZAK® as a "hip-healthy" product.
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Instructional video - The Zaky ZAK® for parents and the healthcare team
