Baby support wrap system

Abstract

A baby support system directed to providing improved support for a baby, particularly for its head, neck and back, while being held and carried. The baby support system includes two support features, and a security feature. The first support feature is a wrap member adjacent to the second support feature which is made of a flexible, resilient, material which at least partially conforms to the baby's body, providing support for the baby. The second support feature is positioned on the first support feature such that when the wrap member is wrapped about the baby it maintains the second support feature in a desired position with respect to the baby, thereby providing the desired support for the baby. The security feature will be employed to releasably retain the baby in a preselected position relative to the wrap member, and the second support feature as well.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to childcare products, and, more particularly, to an improved system for providing support for a baby while it is being held or carried. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Babies, and particularly infants, can be difficult to support while being held and carried. In particular, due to the fragile nature of babies, there is concern on the part of the person holding the baby as to whether proper support for the baby's head and back is being provided. Inadequate support can lead to discomfort for the baby. Also if the baby is jostled while being held, the lack of support can result in injury to the baby. Because of these concerns, a person who is not used to holding a baby may be apprehensive and uncomfortable while doing so, and will likely not enjoy the experience. [0003] People attempt to provide support for babies they are holding by positioning the baby in their arms so that the baby's back is support by the per...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] The present invention is directed to providing improved support for a baby, and particularly the baby's head, neck and upper back, while it is being held and carried. The invention also provides support and comfort if the baby must be momentarily laid down on a hard surface. Additionally, promotion of supine positions during sleep is provided.

[0010] The baby support system may be adapted for babies of various sizes. This allows the support system to be used continuously as the baby grows. The support system is adapted for use with babies of different sizes by changing the size of the support pad, which is positioned adjacent to the baby.

Problems solved by technology

Babies, and particularly infants, can be difficult to support while being held and carried.

In particular, due to the fragile nature of babies, there is concern on the part of the person holding the baby as to whether proper support for the baby's head and back is being provided.

Inadequate support can lead to discomfort for the baby.

Also if the baby is jostled while being held, the lack of support can result in injury to the baby.

Because of these concerns, a person who is not used to holding a baby may be apprehensive and uncomfortable while doing so, and will likely not enjoy the experience.

While this does provide some support it is not optimal since a person's arm does not conform to the baby's body.

Furthermore, there is no such support provided while the baby is handed from one person to another.

Moreover, the person receiving the baby may not be accustomed to holding young children and is often uncomfortable in doing so since they are not sure if they are providing adequate support.

While support for a baby may be provided in a baby seat, these devices are not always useful for carrying the baby.

Also, although baby carriers may provide support for a baby, they do not allow for the close intimate contact that holding a baby in one's arms provides.

Furthermore, if a parent is carrying a baby and must release the baby for some reason, this action may be disconcerting for the parent and uncomfortable for the baby.

When the baby is laid on a flat surface, there is no support provided under portions of the baby's head or back, which can lead to discomfort for the baby.

This discomfort is troubling to the parent.

Moreover, placing the baby on a flat, hard, surface exposes the baby to bumps and bruises when being laid down, or when wiggling about without significant padding between the baby and the surface.

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