👶 Artifact Friday: Cradleboards; Tradition, Care, and Craftsmanship For generations, Native American mothers used cradleboards like this one to keep their babies safe, secure, and close all while giving them the freedom to work, travel, and gather. Each cradleboard was lovingly designed with a sturdy wooden back for support, soft cloth or leather for comfort, and often exquisite beadwork, carving, or decoration. Some even featured protective visors, an early example of innovation in both childc

#navajo #cradleboard #native #baby Native Americans used cradleboards in North America to protect, carry, and entertain their babies. Cradleboards allowed women to keep babies close to their side. Women carried cradleboards on their backs. They also could rest them against a tree.❤️ | Hozho Total Wellness