Mothers Use Kangaroo Care to Help Babies

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Antima Kumari is helping her sister's baby. The baby is put on the father's chest. The baby feels safe and warm with its father.

The sister, Lilavati Devi, was not strong enough. Antima helped her sister with the babies. Antima learned how to care for babies in a class.

She learned about kangaroo mother care for babies. The baby stays close to the parent. This helps babies sleep well and grow faster.

The classes help parents learn about baby care. They learn skills to help their babies at home. Hospitals in India offer these classes to families.

Noora Health is an organization that trains people. They teach families how to care for babies. They also help with other health problems too.

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Who is helping her sister's baby?

Antima Kumari is helping her sister's baby.

What is kangaroo mother care?

Kangaroo mother care is when the baby stays close to the parent to help them sleep well and grow faster.

What does Noora Health do?

Noora Health trains people to teach families how to care for babies and helps with other health problems.

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