Cost: 25–40 gp (depending on craftsmanship)
Category: Adventuring Gear (Armor Accessory)

Description

A reinforced leather baby carrier built like a miniature breastplate. Metal plates protect vital areas, but the structure remains light, padded, and flexible so the little one doesn’t get jostled like a sack of potatoes. Comes with adjustable straps and quick-release buckles (because even adventurers deal with diaper emergencies).

Armor Protection (for the child):

• AC Bonus: +2 AC
  Stacks with the child’s natural AC but not with armor (since babies rarely wear armor… hopefully).

• Damage Resistance: The child has resistance to bludgeoning damage from nonmagical sources while secured in the harness.

Reasoning: Falls, bumps, and accidental knocks are the most likely hazards. Not going to resist swords or dragon breath — that’d break the game and common sense.

For the Wearer (the adult):

• Encumbrance: Counts as wearing a small shield-sized accessory.

  • +1 AC

  • No penalty to attacks or ability checks

  • Stealth Checks: Disadvantage only if the baby is awake and noisy. (You know how it is.)

Capacity:

• Holds a child or creature Tiny size or smaller up to 25–30 lbs safely.

Durability:

• HP: 12

• AC: 13

• Damage Threshold: 2
  (Minor hits don’t break it; actual blows can.)

Safety Straps:

The wearer has advantage on ability checks to hold onto the child during grapples, falls, mounts in motion, or being shoved.

Notes: Bonus: Armored Armor Class, Disadvantage: Stealth