The Zaky ZAK® is an ergonomic, evidence-based device for securely holding babies (1-15 lbs) to support safe, comfortable skin-to-skin care, breastfeeding, and developmental positioning from admission to discharge.
It provides a quiet, optimal environment for holding babies—clothed or skin-to-skin—while allowing immediate access for parents and healthcare interventions.
Designed to enhance skin-to-skin (kangaroo) care, The Zaky ZAK® reduces infant fall and injuries risks, improves bonding and breastfeeding, and fosters calmer, healthier babies.
It streamlines care, minimizes disruptions, and increases satisfaction for families and healthcare teams alike.
Size and provide The Zaky ZAK® for the caregiver at admission so the same device can be used from the beginning of hospitalization through discharge and beyond.
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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.
The Zaky ZAK® is available in four sizes, each adjustable to three settings using YKK® all-plastic zippers, making it ideal for use in the OR.
This design provides a perfect fit every time, with easy sizing and quiet, immediate access to the baby.
Each size is color-coded for effortless identification. The Zaky ZAK® also includes an organic cotton wash bag for laundering, storing, and protecting the product.
Independent studies that used The Zaky ZAK® Click here
Publications about Risk Management of Kangaroo Care and parents falling asleep and others. Click here
- What is the "Eat/Sleep/Console Method of Care" for babies experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS)? Click here
Designed by a PhD in ergonomics and safety engineering and NICU parent, The Zaky ZAK® supports your teams to provide safe, standardized, trauma-informed Skin-to-Skin Care in the OR—without compromising sterile field, monitoring, or workflow.
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
2 Page Printable PDF with instructionsThe Zaky ZAK® in BABIES, a Netflix series
In the second part of the Netflix series BABIES, titled SENSES, The Zaky ZAK® is featured as a tool for positive sensory stimulation and family-centered therapy. In this episode, a therapist holds a clothed baby using The Zaky ZAK®, providing secure and ergonomic support that promotes bonding and sensory development. The Zaky ZAK® plays a key role in facilitating therapeutic interventions while ensuring both the therapist and baby remain comfortable during the session.
