Abstract: The convertible child carrier, which may be used in a front style, soft carrier mode or in a back style, rigid frame carrier mode, includes an adjustable inner seat for receiving and supporting a child, and an outer seat carrying the adjustable inner seat, including straps for adjusting the position of the inner seat in the outer seat. A frame channel in the outer seat is adapted to receive a rigid frame which may include a folding strand pivotally mounted to the legs of the base portion of the frame, so that the child carrier apparatus may be set up as a free-standing chair.