While Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is widely known as a modern neonatal practice, its essence—skin-to-skin bonding, warmth, and nurturing—has been deeply rooted in traditional Indian parenting and Ayurvedic wisdom for centuries. This article explores the Indian way of Kangaroo Care, highlighting practices like co-sleeping, Shishu Abhyanga, and rituals like Jatakarma that naturally support newborn health and strengthen the parent-child bond.