Babywearing

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of wearing a child, carrying them close to the body. uncountable

    "If you want real freedom to nurse anywhere, consider babywearing, or carrying your child in a sling or carrier. Slings keep your hands free while holding your baby right where you want her."

Example

More examples

"If you want real freedom to nurse anywhere, consider babywearing, or carrying your child in a sling or carrier. Slings keep your hands free while holding your baby right where you want her."

Etymology

From baby + wearing.

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