Tatum is a low-birth-weight neonate who now has longer periods of sleep, cries less, and has gained weight much faster than other preterm babies.Which of the following treatments would you suspect that Tatum's parents are using?

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Kangaroo care, also known as skin-to-skin care, involves placing the baby on the bare chest of the parent. This method has been shown to have benefits such as improved sleep patterns, decreased crying, and faster weight gain in preterm babies. Calcium supplements and Montessori care are not relevant to the improvements seen in Tatum, and while infant massage may have some benefits, it is less likely to have such significant and widespread effects as kangaroo care.

Tatum Is a Low-Birth-Weight Neonate Who Now Has Longer Periods