A child-supporting harness comprises a harness portion and a child-carrying portion. The harness portion comprises a dorsal member having an upper section and a lower section； a waist strap depending from the lower section of the dorsal member； a pair of shoulder straps depending from the upper section of the dorsal member； and a pair of torso straps selectively attached to the dorsal member between the upper section and the lower section thereof. The child-carrying pouch is releasably secured to the harness portion.
