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Definition of babywearing
: the act or practice of keeping an infant close to an adult’s torso by using a supporting device that straps to the front of the adult’s body
We've always wanted to present a primer on babywearing for parents who wished to try it but felt intimidated by the practice. After all, to the uninitiated, baby can look a bit precarious when wrapped to mom.— Mothering, January/February 2007
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