A friend of mine recently sent me a link to a slideshow on Flickr of babywearing in indigenous cultures around the world. The beautiful, colorful photographs depict a fascinating array of baby carriers, many of which I'm familiar with in their European and Americanized forms. I find it particularly amazing how many carriers we use and love today that we've adapted very little from their original versions. The decorations or color palettes may be different, but the function of the carriers and the connection between the children and their caregivers is the same throughout.


