Infant changing pad

Abstract

An infant or toddler changing device, including a compressible foam support pad having a non-removable, cleansable cover, and a harness removably secured thereto. The harness has two shoulder straps and a waist strap. The harness may feature a primary fastener or connector having multiple female sockets for male connectors on the shoulder straps and the waist strap. Length of one or more of the straps may be adjusted, allowing the device to be used as the infant grows.

Description

BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0001]1. Technical Field[0002]The present disclosure generally relates to the field of infant, toddler or child care. More specifically, the invention relates to apparatus for supporting and securing an infant, toddler or baby while changing the infant's clothes or diaper, or simply for securing an infant, toddler or baby while the child's parent or sibling performs a task.[0003]2. Background Art[0004]It is frequently desired or needed to change an infant, toddler, or baby's clothes or diaper, or otherwise secure an infant in a safe yet comfortable device.[0005]There are of course many known devices in the patent literature and on the Internet for this purpose, however, these typically fall into two categories: very complicated, and therefore expensive devices; and inexpensive devices that either secure an infant's shoulders or waist, but not both shoulders and waist. Some in both categories include features that, while functional for their intended purpose, ne...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a compressible foam support pad for babies that has a removable cover that can be easily cleaned. The pad has a front, back, top, bottom, and two longer side surfaces and is designed to fit babies of different sizes as they grow. The technical effect of the patent is to provide a comfortable and hygienic support for infants while they sleep or play.

Problems solved by technology

There are of course many known devices in the patent literature and on the Internet for this purpose, however, these typically fall into two categories: very complicated, and therefore expensive devices; and inexpensive devices that either secure an infant's shoulders or waist, but not both shoulders and waist.

Some in both categories include features that, while functional for their intended purpose, nevertheless either make the device difficult for the adult or other caretaker, or uncomfortable for the infant.

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