Two and a half years ago my son was born at 28 weeks weighing just 1lb 15oz. As I lived on an island I was allocated accommodation in the hospital which meant that my son received more than 8hours of kangaroo care a day. I believe that this high volume of contact care aided his development significantly. Not only are there no signs of his prematurity now but his language and communication skills are excellent. He is an incredibly happy and secure toddler.