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Old 12-31-2006, 05:27 PM   #2
cbmr777
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Default Re: Definitions of different baby carriers

I'd like to add my own definitions of the above plus a few carrier types not listed above, if you don't mind.

Pouch
Pouch definition:
Essentially a long "ring" of fabric, folded in half lengthwise to create a pocket for the baby. Worn over one shoulder like a sling. Can be used for the same carries as slings. Can be made of woven or slightly stretchy fabrics. Some have a certain amount of adjustability allowing two people of different sizes to use the pouch; this is usually achieved by zippers or rows of snaps.

Ring Sling
Ring sling definition:
A piece of fabric that goes over one shoulder and around the opposite hip/waist. Adjustable by use of 2 sling rings. In some slings, rings are replaced by a buckle or clip. Sling rings are rings used for adjusting the size and fit of a sling. Can be made of metal, nylon, plastic or wood. Metal and nylon are the strongest and the most common. Sizes vary according to the type and width of the fabric used - small enough to offer traction and large enough to be able to adjust the sling easily. In some slings, the rings are replaced by a clip.

Mei Tai
Pronounciation: may dye
Chinese: mei means "to carry on your back" and tai means "a strap"
Mei Tai definition:
The simplest form of two shoulder carriers is essentially a square of fabric with straps at each corner. Two straps tie around the wearer's waist. The other two straps go over the wearer's shoulders (they may or may not cross over) then attach to the carrier or tie to themselves. The Chinese MeiTai is an example. All Asian-style carriers are unstructured soft carriers.

Onbuhimo
Pronounciation: ohn-boo-hee-moe
Japanese: means "piggy back"
Onbuhimo definition:
A Japanese asian baby carrier that's similar to a mei tai. However, it only has top straps, has a narrower body, and the bottom straps are replaced by rings. The the top straps are threaded through these rings and tied at the waist.

Podeagi or Podegi
Pronounciation: poo-day-gee (soft g)
Korean: means po "blanket" dae gi "to tie"
Podegi definition:
The traditional Korean back carrier is a type of torso carrier. It is like a blanket with long straps that tie around the wearer's chest and waist/hips. The baby rides on your back facing you.

Wraps
Wrap definition:
A long piece of fabric (3-5.5m long and 45-90cm wide)(3.5-6yds by 18"-36" wide) that is wrapped many times around the wearer's body (usually over both shoulders), creating a pocket for a baby to sit. For some carries the fabric is doubled lengthwise before being wrapped. Can be used for the same carries as a sling, as well as the sumo carry. There is usually more than one way to wrap the carrier to achieve a particular carry.

Specific wraps pronounciation:
*Storchenwiege: shtork-en-vee-geh
German: means "stork cradle"
*Didymos: did-eee-mohs
Greek: means "twin"
*Girasol: hee-ra-sol
Spanish: means "sunflower"

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I have pictures of each of those kinds of carriers in my personal family photo gallery:
http://hoguechronicle.com/gallery/index.php?cat=20
Needless to say I am a babywearing fan myself!

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