Child carrier belt

A child carrier belt, comprising an outer belt having:

• an outer ply made of inelastic material, the outer ply having an upper edge, a lower edge opposite the upper edge, a first end portion, a second end portion opposite the first end portion, and an arcuate child support shelf portion therebetween, the child support shelf portion being an integral part of the outer ply and being wider than the first end portion and second end portion;
• an inner ply made of a straight length of inelastic material having an upper edge and a lower edge opposite the upper edge, the upper and lower edges defining a substantially constant width therebetween, the inner ply being permanently and immovably affixed to the outer ply along the first end portion, the second end portion, and lower edge thereof;
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• the child support shelf portion of the outer ply extending outwardly from the inner ply and defining a pocket between the child support shelf portion and the inner ply when the outer ply and the inner ply are assembled to one another, the pocket having a child support shelf insert disposed therein:
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• further including an inner belt made from a single ply of elastic material, the inner belt being secured to the inner ply of said outer belt.

A child carrier belt, comprising:

• an outer belt having an outer ply made of inelastic material and an inner ply made of inelastic material, the inner ply being permanently and immovably affixed to the outer ply;
• a child support shelf permanently and immovably affixed to the outer ply and extending outwardly therefrom;
• an inner belt consisting essentially of a single ply of elastic material, said inner belt including opposite ends portions having mutually connecting fastening elements;
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• at least one inner belt loop disposed upon the inner ply of the outer belt, the inner belt loop removably securing the inner belt to the inner ply of the outer belt.