A baby nursing carrier includes a vest back assembly configured to secure the nursing carrier to the back portion of a user; a cradle assembly configured to allow the baby to be positioned in at least seven different positions. A cover is provided generally at a front portion of the nursing carrier. The removably attachable cover assembly is connectable to a portion of the cradle assembly and configured to extend generally about the frontal portion of user, covering baby and frontal region of the user during feeding.