a cover assembly for a body - mounted soft structured baby carrier which provides protection from the elements via a hood for the baby being carried which has an outer shell configured in the shape of an animal , fantastical creature , video game character , superhero or princess , and is capable of being removably attached or secured to an existing chest - mounted soft structured baby carrier using upper and lower straps which attach to the upper and lower securing straps on the existing body - mounted soft structured baby carrier .