However, some infants may react to
such stimulation with decreased TcPO2 levels, increased
heart rate, or signs of behavioral distress. KC may have
positive effects such as maintenance of stable temperatures,
oxygen saturation, and heart rate levels, promotion of quiet
sleep, and promotion of increased coregulation between infants
and parents. However, transferring intubated infants
from the incubator to the parent may be stressful, and infants
less than 1.2 kg may not tolerate KC for prolonged periods.