Cradleboards are traditional protective baby-carriers used by many indigenous cultures in North America. There are a variety of styles of cradleboard, reflecting the diverse artisan practises of indigenous cultures. Some indigenous communities in North America still use cradleboards. ==Structure== Cradleboards are used for the first few months of ...
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(from the article `Southwest Indian`) ...unduly: young children nursed on demand, and weaning and toilet training were gradual. Children were protected from harm through careful tending ... ...Head flattening was practiced by a number of North, Central, and South American Indian tribes, particularly before European colonization. It was ...
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a wooden frame worn on the back, used by North American Indian women for carrying an infant.
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