Nine months right next to you. Why stop now?
For nine months, your baby has been surrounded by your warmth, your movements and the sound of your heartbeat. And suddenly the world has become much bigger, brighter and full of new impressions.
But luckily, there’s something that still feels completely familiar: Your warmth, your scent and your heartbeat.
Skin-to-skin contact helps your newborn find a sense of security in the transition from life in the womb to the big world outside. It can lead to a calmer baby, less crying and a stronger bond between you. At the same time, the close contact can support breastfeeding and help your baby regulate temperature, heart rate and breathing.
With the soft skin-to-skin top from French brand ILADO, it becomes even more comfortable to enjoy those close moments together.
The top is inspired by the kangaroo method (Kangaroo Mother Care), where the baby lies skin to skin on the parent’s chest. The method is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), among other things as an important part of care for premature and small newborn babies.
ILADO’s top is made from 95% GOTS-certified organic cotton with 5% elastane. It is soft, stretchy and easy to put on, and gently envelops your baby while you hold your little one close to your chest.
It can be used from birth, by both the mother and co-parent, and is also ideal for calm skin-to-skin moments while breastfeeding.
Why use a skin-to-skin top?
Of course, you don’t need any special equipment to have your baby skin to skin. All it really takes is you and your baby. But with ILADO’s skin-to-skin top, it becomes a bit easier and more comfortable to prioritise those close moments in everyday life.
The soft, stretchy cotton wraps around your baby and helps keep the fabric comfortably in place around you both while you support your little one with your arms.
Unlike a loose blanket, the top doesn’t need constant readjusting, and you avoid knots, buckles and complicated tying. It’s simply made for those moments when you want to sit with your newborn snuggled right up against your body and enjoy the closeness.
How to use your skin-to-skin top
- Pull the top on over your upper body.
- Place your baby upright against your bare chest in a natural, physiological position.
- Gently pull the top up around your baby so the fabric wraps around your little one.
- Make sure your baby’s face is always visible and that nose and mouth are completely free.
- Always support your baby with your arms or hands.
Important: The skin-to-skin top is not a baby carrier or wrap and must not be used for hands-free carrying. Your baby must always be supported, and you must be awake and attentive while using it. Make sure your baby’s chin is not pressed down towards the chest and that the airways are always clear.
Which size should I choose?
Your skin-to-skin top should fit snugly and close to the body, without pinching or feeling uncomfortable. The stretchy fabric should wrap around you and your baby so you get a comfortable, close contact.
We recommend that you start from your usual clothing size. If you are between two sizes, we suggest choosing the smaller one, as the top is stretchy and should fit close rather than loose.
The top is too big if the fabric gapes or sits loosely around your body. It is too small if it pinches or presses your baby too firmly against your chest.
