Child carrier sling

Abstract

A versatile sling attachment system for a child carrier. In use, the sling is oriented over the user's torso and shoulder, providing increased stability, broader force distribution and easier use of the child carrier.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sling for supporting a child carrier against a user, comprising:
 an elongated sling body configured to rest against and cover a shoulder of the user and comprising a front strap terminating in a front loop and a back strap terminating in a back loop extending therefrom;   the front strap configured to cross the chest of the user and having a front attachment mechanism separating the front strap into a front sling end having a front male attachment member and a front carrier end having a front female attachment member;   the back strap configured to cross the back of the user and having a back attachment mechanism separating the back strap into a back sling end having a back female attachment member and a back carrier end having a back male attachment member;   wherein the front female attachment member is removably coupled to a first side of the child carrier by:
 wrapping the front female attachment member around a first portion of the child carrier, 
 passing the front female attachment member through the front loop, and 
 attaching the front female attachment member to the front male attachment member; and 
   wherein the back male attachment member is removably coupled to a second side of the child carrier by:
 wrapping the back male attachment member around a second portion of the child carrier, 
 passing the back male attachment member through the back loop, and 
 attaching the back male attachment member to the back female attachment member. 
   
     
     
         2 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the front attachment mechanism and the back attachment mechanism are side release buckles. 
     
     
         3 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the front attachment mechanism and the back attachment mechanism are hook and loop mechanisms. 
     
     
         4 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the front attachment mechanism and the back attachment mechanism are one of ties, hook and loop strips, snaps, zippers, and buttons. 
     
     
         5 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated sling body further comprises at least one elastic edge. 
     
     
         6 . The sling of  claim 1 , wherein the lengths of front sling end and back carrier end are adjustable.