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The mother knowledge on using kanguru method in preventing mortality of low birth weight infant is very important, but there are still many levels of mothers- knowledge are lacking in applying the kangaroo method. The aim of this study was to identify the mother knowledge level on using kanguru methods in baby low birth weight infant at RSUD Klungkung. This study employed descriptive design with cross sectional approach and conducted on February, 1st – April, 30th 2019 at RSUD Klungkung. The population in this study was all mothers who gave to infant with low birth weight. There were 20 respondents which selected by using total sampling. This study employed self-completed questionnaire method and the data were collected by using questionnaire. The data were analyzed by using univariate analysis in frequency and percentage. Based on the finding showed that the mother with high knowledge level were 9 respondents (45%), the mothers with moderate knowledge level were 4 respondents (20%), and the mothers with low knowledge level were 7 respondents (35%). Most of mothers have high knowledge level on using kangaroo method care to low birth weight infant, but there are still mothers who have low knowledge level. It is recommended that mothers with low birth weight infant can understand and apply the kangaroo method so that infant mortality caused by low birth weight can be prevented