Abstract: A child carrier comprises an enveloping structure defining a pocket with open top, closed sides and partially closed bottom. A long suspension strap is secured to the enveloping structure at the bottom of the pocket. The strap may be partially padded and has two free end sections for engagement upon an external support. The enveloping structure includes a generally rectangular body which forms sides and back of the pocket, an elongated crotch piece, and a rectangular body piece which forms the front of the pocket. A cross member on the rectangular body has laterally spaced passageways to guide the free end sections of the strap which are then passed around a support and through a loop secured to the bottom of the enveloping structure.