Benefits and Features

 


Key Benefits and Features of The Zaky®:

Mothers and family members, neonatologists, pediatricians, surgeons, obgyns, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, infant massage therapists, developmental specialists, ergonomists, used in NICUs since 2001, used at homes and child care facilities since 2004.

Safe and Durable

  • 100% anti-pilling extra soft micro fleece
  • Lining of 100% Polyester with double seams
  • Reinforced seams
  • Hypo-allergenic
  • Inert to fluids
  • Fully washable without disassembly
  • Antimicrobial, tested by infectious disease control in hospitals
  • May be warmed in the laundry drier at home for a couple of minutes

 

Comfortable

  • The micro-fleece is very soft, breathable, it keeps the baby warm in cooler environments and cool if it is warm
  • Babies are comfortable as it keeps excess moisture away and babies do not sweat
  • It can be used directly on the skin of babies, even on micro-preemie babies
  • Because of the flexible nature of the materials, the Zaky® contours to the surface on which it is positioned
  • Great for premature and full-term babies, and when caring for multiple babies simultaneously.

 

Washable

  • Hand or machine wash warm without disassembly
  • Designed to resist Industrial Washing Machines
  • Air or tumble dry on low
  • Washing bag is included for your convenience and the protection of the Zaky       
  • Clear vinyl bag is provided to protect The Zaky while not in use

Comforting

  • Unscented so the mom or any family member can scent it by placing it behind the neck for an hour or two, or sleeping with it on the chest for a night. Older siblings may scent it so they feel more involved in the care of the baby that is getting all the attention
  • It may be used on top, around and under the baby to provide boundaries, and it helps positioning the baby while he/she is sideling, prone, or supine
  • Babies feel reassured as if someone is touching them, which assists in their need of feeling protected
  • The size and weight simulates the hand of the mother
  • Parents feel as they are leaving one hand with their baby, helping them feel more involved in the care of the patient
  • It assists your child care providers as the Zaky comforts the baby and reduces anxiety
  • It assists with the transition to different environments as it gives something constant and reduces the baby’s shock of experiencing different lighting, scents, sounds, temperature, etc.: within the hospital, from the hospital to the house, in the car seat, from the house to someone else’s house. 

Versatile

  • Depending on the size and the condition of the baby, the nurse or mom can select how much filling/weight to place on the hand and on top of the baby
  • When a firm roll is needed (to keep the baby on his side, under legs, etc), hold the Zaky vertically with the hand on the top, (all the filling in the arm) and then fold the hand to keep the filling on the arm side and place it horizontally on the back of the baby
  • Great for keeping the baby sideways while breastfeeding in bed and holding the baby on his/her side
  • Small, flexible, lightweight, convenient, practical and transportable
  • Safe to use in any place, including neonatal and pediatric hospital units, childcares, home, etc.
  • Ideal for supporting the posture of babies in car seats
  • Great when taking care of multiple babies simultaneously
  • Fantastic for early childhood development as it encourages muscle movement in a safe environment
  • Great for moms-to-be, premature babies, newborns and other children