Is there a shirt that lets a dad hold a newborn skin-to-skin, hands free?
Part of the jinjja.shop guides — plain answers about independent Korean makers, for buyers in Australia. Last updated 7 October 2026.
Is there actually a shirt designed for hands-free skin-to-skin with a newborn?
Yes. A kangaroo-care shirt is a garment with a soft pouch built into the front so a baby rests directly against the wearer’s bare chest, leaving both hands free. One example available in Australia is the Hug-Me shirt by Horcen, a Korean brand — the design was created by a father after the birth of his own newborn. The shirt’s front pouch holds the baby against the wearer’s chest without the need to hold on.
What is kangaroo care, and is it just for mums?
Kangaroo care is the practice of holding a newborn skin-to-skin against a parent’s bare chest, and Australian hospitals and researchers encourage it for dads and non-birthing parents as well as mums.
A shirt designed for this purpose makes the position easier to maintain for longer periods, and may be particularly useful for dads who want to participate from the early days.
What exactly is the Horcen Hug-Me shirt?
Horcen is an independent, owner-run brand based in South Korea. Their Hug-Me range is made from soft-touch, high-stretch fabric and comes in two styles:
- Hug-Me T-Shirt — a short-sleeve kangaroo-care tee with a built-in front pouch
- Hug-Me Hoodie Set — a hooded version that comes with matching bermuda shorts
Both styles are available in sizes M, L and XL (Korean sizing: M = 100, L = 105, XL = 110). The products are made in South Korea and carry a Korean KC safety certificate (no. CB015H0440-26001).
You can browse the full Horcen range and read a buying guide on jinjja.shop, or go straight to the Horcen guide page.
What should I keep in mind before using a kangaroo-care shirt?
A garment like this is not a substitute for guidance from your midwife, maternal-and-child-health nurse, or hospital team. Before using any hands-free skin-to-skin product, follow the brand’s own instructions carefully and ask your midwife or hospital staff for advice on safe positioning and how long to use it at a stretch. They can advise based on your own circumstances and your baby’s individual needs.
Where is jinjja.shop, and why does it stock Horcen?
jinjja.shop (진짜샵) is an Australian online marketplace based in Brisbane, Queensland. 진짜 (jinjja) means ‘real’ in Korean. Every brand on the site must make its products in South Korea — Horcen qualifies because the Hug-Me shirts are designed and made there.
Prices are in Australian dollars. You can pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Link, Afterpay or Klarna, and no account is needed to order. See the shipping page for current delivery details, or browse all brands on the site.
How does shipping from jinjja.shop work?
jinjja.shop is a marketplace for independent Korean brands based in Brisbane, Queensland. Orders are placed in Australian dollars, shipping is a flat A$9.90 per order however many brands are in the basket, and most orders arrive in about 10 to 14 days, sent by EMS from Korea and delivered by Australia Post.
The whole order ships free if it includes the ABELTY Rice Skincare Duo – 2 Sets. Full detail is on the shipping page, and every brand on the marketplace is listed on the brands page.
This page draws on jinjja.shop’s own listings and on widely published general information. Nothing here is a health, medical or therapeutic claim about any product.