Kangaroo care is a method of holding a baby, typically a premature or low-birth-weight infant, skin-to-skin against a parent's chest. This practice helps regulate the baby's body temperature, heart rate, and breathing. It also promotes bonding between the parent and child, which can enhance emotional well-being for both. In addition to physical benefits, kangaroo care can improve breastfeeding success and increase the duration of breastfeeding. Hospitals often encourage this practice in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to support the health and development of vulnerable infants.