Spend some time lurking on babywearing lists and forums
and you will find yourself struggling to decipher a whole
new language! What is a KKAFP? Who makes the UBW? How
do you do the WCC with your ERW?
Following are some commonly used abbreviations in 'sling-speak'.
Styles/Brands of Carriers:
ABC - Asian-style Baby Carrier
AP - Adjustable Pouch
BB - Baby Bjorn or Baby Bundler
BC - Baby Carrier or Back Carry
BSAP - Baby Space Adjustable Pouch
CnC - Cuddle n' Carry
CP - Chic Papoose
EB - Equanimity Baby
EBC - Ergo Baby Carrier
EBMT - Equanimity Baby Mei Tai
ER - EllaRoo
ERLP - EllaRoo Lightly Padded Sling
ERW - EllaRoo Wrap
D/G - German Didymos/Girasol
Didy - German Didymos
HAB - Hug-a-Bub
HH - Hip Hammock
KKAFP or AFP - Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch
KKACP or ACP - Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Cotton Pouch
MB - Mama Baby
MEC - Mountain Equipment Coop
MnM - Mom and Me Creations
MT - Mei Tai
Moby - Moby Wrap
MW - Maya Wrap or Moby Wrap
MWP or MWAP - Maya Wrap (Adjustable) Pouch
NNBC - New Native Baby Carrier
OTSBH - Over the Shoulder Baby Holder
SA - Simply Attached sling
SMM - Sling Me Mommy
SPOC - simple piece of cloth
TMT - Taylor Made Treasures
UBW - Ultimate Baby Wrap
Wilki - Wilkinet
WWS - Wise Woman Sling
XL-R - Extra Large Rebozo
Zolo - Zolowear sling
Tying or Carrying Positions:
HCC - Hip Cross Carry
P-WCC - Pocket Wrap Cross Carry
WCC - Wrap Cross Carry
We try to keep these lists updated here and on some of
the forums, but new terms are created all the time. So
drop by and create some new slang of your own! (Note:
these terms are also updated at thebabywearer.com
and on the Yahoo!
Babywearing list.)
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