17th November is the World Prematurity Day. Check video above to learn how to save lives. To celebrate this day we are making kangaroo pockets today. Mothers having their premature babies in skin to skin contact is called Kangaroo care and it is beneficial for both mother and baby to spend as much time together in skin to skin contact as possible.
How to make the kangaroo pocket?
Choose the fabric you like. Follow steps below. You can make a smaller pocket or choose a different pocket shape, it is up to you. You will need your adult to help you. If you need more assistance, find me and I’ll happily help you.
1. Measure your T-shirt
2. Transfer measure onto the fabric making a square
3. Add 2cm on each side for edges
(You can merge steps 2 and 3 if you want to)
4. Cut the fabric
5. Fold 2cm edge and pin it
6. You can use pegs instead of pins if you prefer
7. Fold and pin all 4 edges
8. Set sewing machine to zigzag, position 12
9. Set sewing machine wheel to position 12
When using the sewing machine, make sure you remove the each pin/peg before sewing the area. If the machine needle hits the pin/peg, it will break.
10. Complete all edges
11. Position the pocket on your T-shirt
12. Attach pocket with pins, place the pins well off the edge
13. Set sewing machine to setting 2
14. Set wheel to position 2
15. Attach 3 sides (left, bottom, right) of the pocket to the T-shirt, leaving the top open. Take care not to sew through both T-shirt layers!
16. When done, tie loose ends
17. After tiying, cut off loose thread
Enjoy your pocket!
If you enjoyed the sewing, make a small donation (£1- £5 suggested) to the Midwife Club to cover the cost of materials and allow me to create more activities like this.
Midwifery by Lenka 
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