US 12,551,030 B1 · Child care mannequin with adjustable cradling arms

Abstract

A child care mannequin provides a hands-free solution for holding sleeping infants by simulating the physical and sensory experience of being held by a caregiver. The device includes a female-form torso structure with padded breasts and stomach regions, along with adjustable arms having interlocking fingers that form a secure cradle. The mannequin is supported by a height-adjustable base and includes comfort features such as a heartbeat sound mechanism, gentle rocking motion, and voice recording/playback capabilities. Support straps attach to hooks on the torso to secure the infant, while integrated storage pockets hold baby care essentials. The torso can be covered with a caregiver's worn clothing to provide familiar scent. The device safely supports infants up to twenty-five pounds while allowing caregivers to attend to other tasks without disturbing the baby's sleep.

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Dependent claims

A child care mannequin comprising:

a mannequin torso configured to resemble a female body from neck to waist, said mannequin torso comprising:
a left breast and a right breast;
a stomach region extending outward to provide underlying support specifically designed to simulate a post-partum abdomen;
and
at least one shoulder;
a pair of adjustable arms coupled to said mannequin torso, comprising:
a left arm having a left hand with left fingers;
a right arm having a right hand with right fingers;
wherein said left fingers and right fingers are configured to interlock to form a secure cradling position, said interlocking fingers providing secure support for an infant weighing up to twenty-five pounds;
and
a base coupled to said mannequin torso and configured to support said mannequin torso in a stable, upright orientation.

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A method of using a child care mannequin comprising:

providing a female-form torso structure comprising:
a left breast and a right breast;
a stomach region extending outward to simulate a post-partum abdomen;
and at least one shoulder;
providing a pair of adjustable arms coupled to said torso structure, comprising:
a left arm having a left hand with left fingers;
a right arm having a right hand with right fingers;
positioning said adjustable arms of said female-form torso structure to form a cradling position, wherein said left fingers of said left hand and said right fingers of said right hand are interlocked to form said cradling position, said interlocking fingers providing secure support for an infant weighing up to twenty-five pounds;
placing an infant within said cradling position;
securing said infant using support straps coupled to strap hooks on said torso structure;
and
activating at least one comfort feature selected from the group consisting of:
a heartbeat sound generator located in the left breast area to simulate maternal heartbeat;
a rocking mechanism incorporated into said torso structure rather than into a base supporting said torso structure;
and
a recorded voice playback.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Child care mannequin with adjustable cradling arms

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Child care mannequin with adjustable cradling arms

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Abstract

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