Kangaroo Mother Care A Complete Guide for Mothers and Families 34 HOW TO PREPARE THE BABY FOR KMC Dress the baby in a cap, socks, and leak-proof diaper. You can make the baby wear a front-open sleeveless shirt made of a soft natural fabric like cotton, if the weather is cold. But the front of the baby should be naked. All the essentials for the baby for KMC are shown in the figure below: cap, socks, diaper, and binder. KMC BINDER The baby should be securely bound to the mother or KMC provider. It is important to ensure that the binder supports the neck and lower part of the head of the baby.The binder should be made of soft clothing material like cotton, flannel, or lycra. Several types of binders can be used. A dupatta/piece of cloth may be enough for a short duration of KMC. The KMC bag is a binder made of soft flannel cloth, with a KMC essentials
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