Baby rocking chair at Zuderland Medical Center

On December 22, Strong Babies donated a stool to the Department of Neonatology at Zuderland Medical Center on behalf of donors. With this, the foundation wants to make uninterrupted kangaroos possible for a healthier future for the babies at the Zuderland Birth Centre. Baby Charles and mother Renée were the first to use the chair.

In the case of a kangaroo, the baby is placed on the parent/caregiver's bare chest wearing only a diaper and covered with a shawl. This skin-to-skin contact has many health benefits for all children. But for premature/sick babies, skin-to-skin contact is vital.

Kangaroo increases the chances of premature babies surviving

According to research, skin-to-skin contact through the pouch increases the chance of premature babies surviving. The risk of infection is also greatly reduced using the kangaroo method. Skin-to-skin contact reduces baby's stress and stimulates brain development. It promotes secure attachment and stabilizes vital functions such as heart rate and breathing. It improves sleep and growth, increases resistance and shortens hospital stay.

Sturdy baby suitcase chair

Based on the latest thinking, the World Health Organization recommends physical contact for at least 8 to 24 hours a day. It is important to stay kangaroo every day for as long as possible and as uninterrupted as possible. The Strong Babies bag chair makes this possible and is fully consistent with the principles of “family-oriented care” that Zuyderland works on.

Strong Babies Advocate for Premature Babies

Strong Babies believes that every baby deserves to be born healthy and strong. For this reason, the Foundation funds scientific research into the causes and consequences of premature birth and other complications surrounding pregnancy and childbirth. In addition, the Foundation funds chairs to support kangaroo care for premature babies. Strong Babies is an organization with ANBI status and CBF recognition.