baby carrier

noun

1
: a supporting device worn by an adult for holding an infant close to the torso
2
: a portable seat with a handle for carrying an infant

Examples of baby carrier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The show follows as Bingo and Bluey explore pregnancy after Bingo stumbled upon one of their parent’s old baby carriers. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024 In the episode, Bluey’s little sister Bingo finds a baby carrier, which was previously used by their dad Bandit to carry her around. Tatiana Tenreyro, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 May 2024 Bingo, the titular character’s sister, discovers a baby carrier that her parents Bandit and Chilli used to take her on walks. Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 2 May 2024 The singer’s wax figure at Madame Tussauds London got a new addition on Friday (May 10) — a baby carrier so JB can practice before his baby arrives. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019 Put a mosquito net over strollers and baby carriers. Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2023 This weekend, some of our favorite accessories for home offices and nurseries are on sale, including keyboards, monitors, baby carriers, and strollers. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024 In her social media feeds, Autumn Grace shares other travel tips for families including how parents can wear a baby carrier through TSA security checkpoints, and how a shoe organizer can also be a helpful storage device for long road trips. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 Its new buyer Compass Diversified also owns the baby carrier brand Ergobaby; The Honey Pot deal closed on Jan. 31. Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of baby carrier was in 1880

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“Baby carrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20carrier. Accessed 15 May. 2024.

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