Nursing garment, nursing jacket or top

Abstract

A nursing garment is formed as a nursing jacket or top that provides privacy to a nursing mother and entirely receives and covers a nursing baby. The nursing garment comprises a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions. At least one elongated side placket is integrated within at least one of the side portions. The elongated side plackets extend substantially along an entire length of each side portion. At least one elongated slit is integrated within at least one of the elongated side plackets. Preferably, an elongated slit extends substantially along substantially the entire length of each side placket. The elongated slits are of a size so that an infant can pass completely through the slit and be entirely housed within the garment. Side plackets are of a depth sufficient to provide coverage to the infant and the mother, so that nursing is not visible.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to nursing garments; and, more particularly, to a nursing jacket, hooded jacket or top tailored to provide privacy to a nursing mother.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Nursing during gatherings or in public can be challenging for mothers. Discretion is often difficult and some type of nursing cover or blanket must be used. Nursing mothers experience such problems as the infant pulling the cover away and exposing the breast, causing the mother to become stressed and / or embarrassed.[0005]Another problem is that many cover-ups are bulky and unattractive, leaving a mother feeling frumpy and large. Further, current cover-ups lack style and versatility. Many covers pull over the head or fasten in the back of the neck, while others require the assistance of others in securing the cover over the mother because her hands are not free. It additionally draws attention to the nursing mother...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The nursing cover / jacket is a fashionable and comfortable garment that can be worn by nursing mothers while breastfeeding. It provides coverage while still being comfortable and allows for easy nursing in a discreet way. The garment has side panels with elongated slits that make it easy for an infant to pass through and be hidden within the garment. The cover also helps to ventilate the baby while nursing. Overall, this patent provides a practical and fashionable solution for breastfeeding mothers.

Problems solved by technology

Nursing during gatherings or in public can be challenging for mothers.

Discretion is often difficult and some type of nursing cover or blanket must be used.

Nursing mothers experience such problems as the infant pulling the cover away and exposing the breast, causing the mother to become stressed and / or embarrassed.

Another problem is that many cover-ups are bulky and unattractive, leaving a mother feeling frumpy and large.

Further, current cover-ups lack style and versatility.

Many covers pull over the head or fasten in the back of the neck, while others require the assistance of others in securing the cover over the mother because her hands are not free.

This is socially awkward and stressful for everyone in the room, not just the nursing mother.

Yet another problem with nursing cover-ups is that they have to be worn, which can pose style issues; but if they are not worn they must be packed in a diaper bag.

Conventional nursing cover-ups are bulky and unattractive.

One common problem encountered with these types of cover-ups is that they are bulky and must be carried along when traveling or otherwise away from the home.

Further, use of the bulky throw type cover-up generally leaves the mother feeling frumpy and large.

Problems with these throw type coverings are exacerbated by their inability to mask the nursing function.

One problem associated with these types of coverings is that the wearer must be very careful to ensure that the discrete panels do not inadvertently open and expose the breast area.

This can become a problem if the woman rubs against a friction surface or if the baby pulls on the panels while carrying the infant.

Another problem associated with these types of constructs is that the panels are discrete in nature so that they are relatively small.

The panels do not provide much, if any, coverage for the woman while the baby is nursing.

Further, the baby is not actually capable of being covered by the panel.

Still further, with such panel designs, the baby is oftentimes exposed to the environment, which may contain drafts or be uncomfortably cold.

As a result, many women find wearing these types of articles to be rather unflattering as they are bulky in nature.

These types of constructs encounter similar problems, as the poncho is oversized and often is not considered entirely flattering to one's figure.

Tying a bib on, for a grown woman, is not generally considered appealing, especially in a public setting.

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