Breastfeeding apparel with concealable openings

Abstract

A garment comprising an upper bodice layer; and a lower bodice layer connected to the upper bodice layer by at least one seam and having at least one nursing access point, wherein the upper bodice provides substantially full coverage of the at least one nursing access point when the at least one access point is in a normal position. In at least one embodiment, the at least one nursing access point is an armhole in the lower bodice layer with a flexible edge. In some embodiments, the flexible edge may be lined with silicone material.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present disclosure relates to women's apparel. Particularly, the present disclosure relates to women's apparel capable for use while breastfeeding, nursing of babies, or using a lactation pump or breast pump.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The background description provided herein is for the purpose of generally presenting the context of the disclosure. Work of the presently named inventors, to the extent it is described in this background section, as well as aspects of the description that may not otherwise qualify as prior art at the time of filing, are neither expressly nor impliedly admitted as prior art against the present disclosure.[0003]Although women have been breastfeeding for centuries, for many new mothers in the modern era, breastfeeding can be uncomfortable, awkward, and intimidating. For many mothers, especially working women, nursing may occur outside of the privacy of one's own home. At the office, a restaurant, a coffee shop, or an...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present patent describes garments designed for breastfeeding and nursing. These garments have an upper bodice layer and a lower bodice layer connected by a seam. The lower bodice layer has at least one nursing access point, which is an armhole with a flexible edge. The flexible edge can be stretched under tension to a nursing position and returns to its normal position when the tension is released. The flexible edge may be lined with silicone. The technical effect of this design is that it provides comfortable and easy-to-use garments for breastfeeding and nursing mothers.

Problems solved by technology

Although women have been breastfeeding for centuries, for many new mothers in the modern era, breastfeeding can be uncomfortable, awkward, and intimidating.

For instance, low-cut shirts, wrap shirts, tanks, button-down shirts are often used, but they provide minimal coverage.

Some nursing tops also have a flap over each of the breasts or form an opening between layers of the shirt that create an opening, but because of their structure these tops can often lead to undesired and unintended exposure.

Nursing bras provide suitable coverage with a flap or other closure, but require the mother to undress from at least the waist upwards in order to expose the bra and may be cumbersome.

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