BOOK "When Your Heart Touches Mine: The Power of Closeness"

A poetic and evidence-informed introduction to Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care, created to be shared with families, clinicians, volunteers, and anyone who supports babies and their parents.

This beautifully illustrated book begins with a heartfelt poem about holding a baby skin-to-skin and continues with reflection pages and a concise introduction to the foundations of Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care, blending emotion, science, and human connection.

Written by Yamile Jackson, PhD, PE, PMP — ergonomics and safety engineer, NICU mother, founder of Kangaroo Care Day (May 15), and creator of The Zaky®.

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Key Features

• A poetic introduction to Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care
• Created for families, NICU teams, therapists, volunteers, and educators
• Combines science, love, and human connection
• Designed to be read and understood within minutes
• A meaningful resource for mother-baby units, NICUs, PICUs, and home transition
• Ideal for family education programs and baby welcome packages

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Book Details

Author: Yamile Jackson, PhD, PE, PMP
Format: Hardcover / Softcover
Language: English / Spanish
Size: 8.5 × 8.5 inches
Length: 64 pages
Full-color illustrations

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About the Book

When a baby rests against a parent’s chest, something extraordinary happens.

Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care supports regulation, connection, safety, and development. It strengthens families and improves outcomes for babies — especially those born prematurely or receiving medical care.

When Your Heart Touches Mine shares this powerful message through gentle poetry and warm illustrations, offering an accessible way to introduce this life-changing practice.

This book was created so that, within the first few minutes of opening it, anyone can understand the importance of closeness.

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Perfect For

• Parents and families welcoming a new baby
• NICU and mother-baby units
• Neonatal and pediatric therapists
• Nurses, physicians, and clinicians
• Volunteers and child life teams
• Family-centered care programs
• Baby welcome or discharge packages

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Order Information

This book is currently available for shipping

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Bulk Orders for Hospitals & Organizations

Bulk pricing is available for:

• Hospitals and NICUs
• Therapy departments
• Parent organizations
• Educational programs
• Conferences and events

Contact us to discuss bulk orders and educational programs.  info@kangaroo.care

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About the Author

Yamile Jackson, PhD, PE, PMP, is an ergonomics and safety engineer, published author, and mother of a premature baby.

Inspired by her son Zachary’s NICU journey, she founded Nurtured by Design® and created The Zaky® family of evidence-based solutions used in hospitals worldwide to support Skin-to-Skin (Kangaroo) Care, neuroprotective developmental care, and trauma-informed family-centered practices.

She also founded International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day (May 15).

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Bring this book to your unit or family program

Many hospitals use this evidence-based resource for families, volunteers, and clinicians as part of family-centered, trauma-informed, and neuroprotective care—across mother-baby units, NICUs, PICUs, and the transition home.