The Zaky hand pillow was designed by a mother and ergonomic scientist whose child, Zachary, was born prematurely, weighing under 2 pounds. She observed how the nurses would use items like blankets and stuffed animals to try to create a soft, firm boundary to help the babies feel safe and secure, but realized that none of these involved the mother or father. She decided to use her skills and education to bless others on behalf of her now happy and healthy son.
Premature babies often benefit from close physical contact, but their parents are usually not able to be with them 24 hours a day. The Zaky pillow was developed to have the scent of the parent, so it helps babies bond with their mom or dad even when they could not be together. Babies are comforted by touch and smells that are familiar for them, so Zaky has bridged the gap so that parents can still do something personal for their child even when they are apart.
As a mother of a child that was born 3 months prematurely, I can tell you that I would have LOVED to have had Zakeez to leave with my precious little boy when I had to go home each day.
I have also had a few of my babies that liked my hands to be *just so* around them while they slept--regardless of whether or not I had to get up to go to the bathroom of change positions! The Zaky would have been a great help to me during those times.
Zaky pillows are fully washable (comes with its own washing bag) and it is made with extremely high quality workmanship.
The Zaky Is Used By:
* Babies/children who miss their mom or dad while they work or travel
* Colicky and uncomfortable babies that constantly want to be held
* Healthy and/or full-time babies at home, child-care facilities, and pre-schools
* Premature babies weighing 1 lb or more, and children undergoing medical procedures
* Small babies in car seats, strollers, bouncy seats, etc., to keep proper and safe positioning
* Children of any age with special needs
* Long-term hospitalization away from each other (i.e., cancer, burn, rehab, etc)
* Grandparents who want to send a hug to their grandchildren
* Children at adoption centers and foster-care homes
* Gift to employees/clients with new babies with a card that says: “Now it is our turn to give you a hand”
* As gifts for baby showers – it is the most unique and useful baby gift in the market today
Recommended By:
* Mothers, fathers, friends, and family
* Pediatricians, neonatologists, surgeons
* Neonatal, transport, infection control nurses
* Early childhood development specialists
* Physical and occupational therapists
* Certified passenger safety technicians
* Child care professionals
* Infant massage therapists
* Psychologists
* Parents of children with special needs
* Military families with mom/dad on duty
* And many others
The Zaky is proven to comfort children and adults that must be away from their loved ones for some periods of time.
In hospitals:
Children and adults that have a long stay due to cancer, burns or other treatments etc. and families cannot stay 24/7 find the Zaky comforting as it smells and feels like their loved ones. It also helps on positioning after surgical procedures.
Some moms swap scented Zakys with the child so both feel closer to each other (moms scent it for the child and the child scents it for his/her mom)
In Child Care Centers and at home:
Children that take naps or have quiet times find the Zaky very comforting as they can use it wherever they go (child care, baby sitters, grandparents’ home, etc)
For Nursing homes:
Senior Citizens find the Zaky comforting and they are able to sleep better if they are calmer.
Key Benefits and Features of The Zaky®:
Mothers and family members, neonatologists, pediatricians, surgeons, ob-gyns, 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
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Hand or machine wash warm without disassembly
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Designed to resist Industrial Washing Machines
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Air or tumble dry on low
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Washing bag is included for your convenience and the protection of the Zaky
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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 sidelong, 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
Please note that the Zaky pillow is a tool for you to use to comfort your baby when you cannot, but is not meant to be a substitute for your tender, loving care when you are able to give it. Nothing can fully replace a loving parent!
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Testimonials:
"I cried with joy and amazement when I saw the ad! My daughter had just given birth to her first child in Japan, where her husband is stationed.
They are on the other side of the world, out of reach...until I ordered the Zakeez! I SO wanted to just help her with her new baby...and I CAN, with
ZAKEEZ! A hand to hold, a hand to touch, and a hand to support both mom and baby. Babies need nurishment from breast milk and the gentle touch of
a hand! I'm sorry that there was a need to invent this, but it is more than an invention, it's PURE INSPIRATION! My little granddaughter approves
of this product, too!! I'm so grateful to have found this wonderful product!!!!"
Patricia Drum,Brunswick, OH, USA
"I would just like to congratulate you on a fantastic product! So simple in idea but so effective in outcome! My wife and myself received ours (present from grandmother) a couple of days ago and already have found a difference in our daughter's demeanour! She is a very laid back girl anyway but the 'Animal Hours'of 18:00 - 21:00 are now some what calmer! Long may it continue!"
Toby Willis, United Kingdom
“My daughter had two premature twins in April and we couldn't live without our Zakys. We used them at the Texas Children’s Hospital every day and they have been used every day since the babies came home in June. They are the most important baby item we own. Thanks for inventing them.”
Mollie E, Houston, Texas
"I just want to say God Bless You for creating such a wonderful product! I used the Zaky on my preemie son for the first time last night in the NICU. Today was the most peaceful I have EVER seen him. He was actually able to get into a very deep sleep.
This makes me feel so good like I am actually able to do something for him. We were only able to hold him once so far because he is very sick; but this makes me feel like I am right there holding him still. It sets my mind at ease knowing that he is calm now with your Zaky surrounding him (smile). Thank you so much!!"
Andrea J., Massachussetts
“The Zaky has been instrumental in comforting both the term and preterm baby when a human hand cannot remain with him/her. Placing the ‘hand’ so that it caresses the head or lower extremities provides boundaries such that the baby remains in a quiet behavioral state for longer periods, thus saving precious energy and facilitating growth. By having the parent place the device, they feel like they have left a part of them that will soothe their baby when they can’t be there.“
- M. Terese Verklan, Ph.D., CCNS, RNC
Director, Clinical Research, Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.
Associate Professor, Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
"You can see it in the monitors how it helps; it brings [the babies's] heart rate down. It helps them feel more sedate."
- Karen Martin, RN
Developmental Coordinator, NICU
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
Houston Texas, USA
"The Zaky compliments the purpose of the Kangaroo Care by improving the well being of the child and fomenting the involvement of the parents in his/her care."
- Clemencia Mayorga, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Outpatient Programs including Mother Kangaroo
Militar University Nueva Granada,
University Hospital "San Rafael", Bogota Colombia
