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06-02-25 Company news
Kangaroo care testimony in the neonatology of the Children hospital Beatrix (NL)
In 2022, the ICU Neonatology of the Beatrix Children's Hospital in UMCG Groningen (the Netherlands) opened a new ward equipped with Haelvoet kangaroo relax chairs.
Parents now have more privacy and their newborns remain in a peaceful setting that promotes bonding. Close physical contact helps parents care for their baby and fosters emotional attachment. Kangaroo care plays a crucial role in this process.
What is kangaroo care?
Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin contact, involves placing a premature baby directly on its parent's bare chest. This method is widely practiced around the world, allowing newborns to experience warmth, comfort, and a sense of security.
The benefits of kangaroo care in neonatology
Globally recognized as an essential practice in neonatal care, kangaroo care offers various benefits for attachment, development, and overall health:
• Safety & comfort: babies feel their parent's warmth, recognize their scent, and hear their heartbeat, creating a naturally soothing effect.
• Better sleep & well-being: most babies find skin-to-skin contact extremely comforting and quickly fall asleep.
• Reduced stress & improved breathing: premature babies benefit from more stable breathing patterns and lower stress levels.
• Parental benefits: this intimate moment stimulates the production of oxytocin, the "bonding hormone", promoting relaxation and emotional well-being.
Comfortable relax chairs for optimal support
A comfortable relax chair is essential to sustain kangarooing for a long time. This is why the ICU Neonatology at Beatrix Children's Hospital has chosen the Avento relax chair. of Haelvoet . This fully electric chair is height-adjustable and offers multiple reclining positions, ensuring a comfortable posture while maintaining essential skin-to-skin contact.
Discover Haelvoet's range of relax chairs here:
Avento E-move:
This height-adjustable relax chair (seat height: 52 to 80 cm) ensures optimal comfort for parents while also being ergonomic for healthcare staff. It also smooth facilitates horizontal transfers between incubators and the parent seated in the relax chair.
Mauro:
A compact and comfortable relax chair, ideal for neonatal care thanks to its wide range of accessories.
ZenSo E-lift:
designed for extra comfort, this home-like chair features an E-lift function, providing essential abdominal support for mothers recovering from a C-section, making it easier to sit and stand up.