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5 old time baby carrier patents that show there has always been a desire for hands-free baby schlepping.

Beginning with William J. Sprong’s “Child Carrier”patented in 1915. This carrier was either made for a largely proportioned daddy or a tiny baby.

Four more patents here.

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