If you are a 21st century mom you are probably familiar with the term baby wearing. It is very “in” right now, with wraps and carriers seen as not only functional, but also a fashion statement.  Like many aspects of Western parenting, this practice is borrowed from other cultures with centuries-old traditions of baby carrying.  Tune in to find out the interesting origins of your Baby Bjorn or Moby carrier.

Run Time: 28 minutes, 19 seconds

RESOURCES:

• The Cultural History of Wearing Babies
• How Babywearing Went Mainstream
• The History of Babywearing

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