baby sling
Hands-free infant holder
A baby sling is a fabric carrier worn across the body to hold an infant hands-free against the wearer's chest or hip.
Unlike structured carriers with buckles and frames, slings are typically a single piece of cloth that wraps or drapes: She adjusted the baby sling over her shoulder.
They allow nursing while carrying and keep newborns close.
State of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
- snuggleEmbrace cozily
intimacy · connection · embrace · security · heartbeat · warmth · touch · kangaroo care
Enclose by winding around
Warm and snug
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- softYielding to touch
- paddedFilled with soft material
- supportiveOffering help and reassurance
breathable · cushioned · gentle · soothing · contoured · ergonomic · lumbar support · weight distribution
Operable without holding
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- portableAble to be carried
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
compact · foldable · travel-friendly · quick-release · adjustable · washable · quick-dry · versatile
Infant just delivered
- fetal positionCurled, knees drawn up
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- preemieBaby born early
closeness
State of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- attachmentConnection or fondness
- nurturingSupportive care-giving
snuggle · intimacy · connection · embrace · security · heartbeat · warmth · touch · kangaroo care · motherhood
wrap
Enclose by winding around
hybrid · adjustable · padded
cozy
Warm and snug
supportive · breathable · cushioned · gentle · soothing · contoured · ergonomic · lumbar support · weight distribution · adjustable straps
hands-free
Operable without holding
- mobilityCapacity for movement
- multitaskingDoing several things concurrently
- portableAble to be carried
lightweight · compact · foldable · travel-friendly · quick-release · adjustable · washable · quick-dry · versatile · on-the-go
newborn
Infant just delivered
- fetal positionCurled, knees drawn up
- nursingMedical caretaking profession
- nappingSleeping briefly, often midday
- baby gearcar seat, pram, infant carrier, crib, bib
- baby itemspacifier, teething ring, stroller, high chair, crib
- baby wrapsswaddle, swaddle blanket, muslin wrap, receiving blanket, woven wrap
- amautikinfant carrier, sealskin, fur trim
- gentle parentingpositive discipline, attachment parenting, nurturing, emotional bonding, secure attachment
baby slingstroller
Wheeled infant conveyance
pram · pushchair · baby carriage · buggy · travel system
baby slingcrib
Small bed with rails
playpen · bassinet · infant seat · pack and play · baby swing