babywearing

American  

[bay-bee-wair-ing] / ˈbeɪ biˌwɛər ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act, process, or habit of carrying a baby or child close to the body without using the arms or hands, often in a fabric sling or other wearable carrier.

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My endless Internet scrolling introduced babywearing parents, sharing photos of their children perched on their backs in woven wraps.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2022

After seeing these images week after week, I borrowed a wrap from the local babywearing library and strapped Arthur to my torso.

From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2022

A department chair, senior academics and an astronaut share their advice and strategies, from babywearing to choosing an academic robe in lectures.

From Nature ● Sep. 17, 2018