babywearing
Hands-free infant carrying
Babywearing is carrying an infant or young child in a sling, wrap, or structured carrier worn on the body.
The practice keeps the baby close while freeing the caregiver's hands: She's really into babywearing—says it helps with bonding.
Advocates cite benefits for infant development and parental convenience.
Enclose by winding around
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- stretchy wrapFlexible binding material
- woven wrapCloth for wearing babies
hybrid · panel · waistband · shoulder straps · padding · adjustable · ergonomic · water carrier
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- comfortEase or soothing relief
- securityProtection from threat
warmth · nurturing · trust · intimacy · snuggling · soothing · heartbeat · calming
Operable without holding
- portableAble to be carried
- on-the-goActively in motion
- travelMovement between locations
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
compact · convenience · hiking · walking · housework · multitasking · public transport · airport
Designed for bodily efficiency
- airwayPassage for breath
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- supportedGave aid or backing
visible · kissable · developmental · head support · weight distribution · fit check
Arm position for infants
Infant-securing carrier frame
- mantaLarge flat cartilaginous fish
- pareoPolynesian wraparound garment
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
- indigenousOriginating in a region
wrap
Enclose by winding around
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
- pouchSmall flexible bag
- stretchy wrapFlexible binding material
woven wrap · hybrid · panel · waistband · shoulder straps · padding · adjustable · ergonomic · water carrier
attachment
Connection or fondness
- closenessState of proximity
- skin-to-skinUnclothed bodily touching
- comfortEase or soothing relief
security · warmth · nurturing · trust · intimacy · snuggling · soothing · heartbeat · calming · responsive
hands-free
Operable without holding
lightweight · compact · convenience · hiking · walking · housework · multitasking · public transport · airport · errands
ergonomic
Designed for bodily efficiency
- airwayPassage for breath
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- snugComfortably close-fitting
supported · visible · kissable · developmental · head support · weight distribution · fit check
cradle hold
Arm position for infants
cradleboard
Infant-securing carrier frame
- mantaLarge flat cartilaginous fish
- pareoPolynesian wraparound garment
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
indigenous · ancestral · cultural · handwoven · artisan
- parentinggentle parenting, child, mom, children, kids
- soothingcalm, soothing, comfort, comforting, gentle
- baby sleepcrib, bassinet, swaddle, swaddling, nap
- gentle parentingpositive discipline, attachment parenting, nurturing, emotional bonding, secure attachment
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