Babywearing
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 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."
Synonyms
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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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