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International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day

Friday, May 15, 2026

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Care Origin. Kangaroo Care was developed by Drs. Edgar Rey and Hector Martinez in Colombia, as a method to keep premature babies warm due to lack of incubators

History

Kangaroo Care Origin. Kangaroo Care was developed by Drs. Edgar Rey and Hector Martinez in Colombia, as a method to keep premature babies warm due to lack of incubators

How It's Celebrated

International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day is observed by recognizing the importance of the day, learning about its background and significance, and sharing awareness with others through conversation and social media. Many people take time to reflect on the meaning of the observance and participate in relevant activities or community events.

Other Years

2021 Sat
15 May
2022 Sun
15 May
2023 Mon
15 May
2024 Wed
15 May
2025 Thu
15 May
2027 Sat
15 May
2028 Mon
15 May
2029 Tue
15 May

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