Here's a breakdown:
* After birth: Joeys are very small and underdeveloped when they are born. They crawl into their mother's pouch, where they attach to a nipple and continue to develop.
* In the pouch: Joeys stay in the pouch for about 6-8 months, growing and developing until they are strong enough to venture out on their own.
* Leaving the pouch: Once they are old enough, joeys will start to spend more time outside the pouch, but they will still return for safety and nourishment.
* Independent: Eventually, joeys will be completely independent and will leave the pouch permanently.
So, the answer to your question is: Kangaroo babies live with their mothers in their pouches.