Talk:Child carrier

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The entry for "baby sling" contains comprehensive information about different types of carriers. It would seem logical to remove that information from "baby sling" and bring it over to this entry on "child carrier" and even consider renaming this entry "baby carrier" as that seems to be a more common term.

"Baby sling" is a type of child carrier, most commonly one with fabric and rings, but it can also be tied. But there are many different carriers described in that article, including historical carriers and carriers used in different cultures. Those paragraphs would seem to fit "child carrier" better, along with new material that would include modern frontpack and backpack carriers.

More research would need to be done to fill in the gaps left in the "baby sling" entry. For example, what constitutes a sling? Is it a carrier that would only be worn over one shoulder like a sash? Would a hiking carrier that uses buckles or clips to secure the child to the wearer fit in the sling category or the "child carrier" category?