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Babywearing

The practice of carrying an infant close to the caregiver’s body using a baby carrier while keeping the airway visible and unobstructed.

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Babywearing basics

Babywearing basics

What babywearing is and why families use it Babywearing uses a wearable support system to hold an infant or child against the caregiver’s torso. Common formats include woven or stretchy wraps, ring slings, soft-structured carriers with buckles, mei tai-style carriers, and framed hiking carriers for older children. Each design distributes weight differently and has its […]