Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Babies in Baskets


Grandmother and grandchild
Babies, babies everywhere,
Babies, babies -- hello, there!
Babies, babies bundled tight,
Babies, babies quite a site!

Babies tucked in baskets are the preferred method of baby transport in this area of China. Bundle up your baby, stick him in the basket, and pop the basket on your back. Off you go.

Mom, dads, grandmas and grandpas carry the babies in these baskets all over the city. Their hands are free to carry fresh greens and other veggies from the market or push their food-vending carts to that day’s street corner. Babies stay safely inside, even those old enough to know how to jump out. As winter nears, the babies are wrapped in many layers of clothing and blankets … and yet this little one still isn’t wearing any gloves ...

 

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