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

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In the adorable photo, Hailey's little boy sits in a baby carrier, showing his two little feet peeking out. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 The inspiration for Spring Summer 25 comes from the baby carrier used by the Tanka people which is often decorated with flowers representing peace. Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 But first, give the new dad in your life a Coterie baby gift set (complete with diapers), a stylish baby carrier, or a plush Brooklinen robe to lounge around in before the little one wakes up—again. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 Oct. 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, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for baby carrier 

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 14 Nov. 2024.

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