Definition of baby sling
: a cloth device that is usually adjustable in length and that is used for carrying an infant securely against the wearer's body
A baby sling is also worn across your front and usually offers three positions: face-in, face-out and the "pea-pod" position, which allows you to carry a young baby wrapped around your body. — The Choice Guide to Baby Products, 2010
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“Baby sling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20sling. Accessed 24 May. 2022.
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