Zaky's FAQs

Place the Zaky around the back of the neck for a couple of hours, or even better, sleep with it directly on your chest so the Zaky acquires your scent to soothe your baby even more. One drop of your mom's perfume or dad's aftershave also work well. By scenting it, the baby feels mom/dad around and it soothes him/her even more. Any loved one can scent the Zaky to feel closer to the baby or more involved in the care of the little one – mom, dad, grandparents, foster or adopting parents, siblings, etc.

In hospitals: Yes! The Zaky is used even in very controlled environments like the Intensive Care Units since they are supervised by a healthcare professional constantly. The Zaky is great to bring to the hospital when your baby is born. Scent it with your own scent and help your baby when he/she is on the bassinet next to you or give it to the nurse when the baby is taken to the nursery. This way you give your baby your hand with your scent and the nurse can use it to support and position the baby. Your baby is not alone. It also helps of the transition to going home as the baby smells and feels something constant from birth. For sick babies, the Zaky comforts them so they can rest and use the calories to get well and not to look for protection. The same Zaky fits all children, from premature babies that weigh less than one pound to healthy babies and toddlers, to children with special needs, and sometimes even adults!

For babies at home: The Zaky is made to provide the baby with the optimum environment where s/he feel protected, comfortable, well positioned, and close to his/her parents. Babies from 0 to 6 months are unable to position and/or comfort themselves and it is proven that the Zaky helps them get calm, relaxed, and hence, fall asleep easier.  Once these babies fall into a deep sleep, the Zaky is removed and used when the baby wakes up again.  The Zaky assists with the transition from womb to world, and then to different environments. We do not recommend to leave the Zaky in the crib after the baby is asleep, unless is recommended by the baby's physician, and this is assessed in an individual basis.  For babies and toddlers older than 6-8 months old, the Zaky may remain with the child at night.  

Yes.  If your baby is at the NICU, visit our section for preemies. The Zaky was originally designed for a premature baby that remained 5 months hospitalized.  Research has been done at a NICU and the nurses rate the Zaky in the top 3 items in terms of effectiveness in comforting and supporting the babies.  Whether your baby is premature at the NICU, or hospitalized for a procedure or emergency, the Zaky is fantastic not only to comfort your child but it is also a favorite item for the nurses as it helps them in positioning and giving comfort to your baby.  Is like leaving a hand with your baby when you cannot hold him/her..  Look at our recommended uses at the NICU/PICU.