# US 2017/0280784 A1 · Swaddling device

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- Number: US 2017/0280784 A1
- Document ID: US20170280784A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 15/216,604
- Filed: 2016-07-21
- Published: 2017-10-05
- Earliest claimed: 2016-04-04
- Assignees: The Simple Swaddler, LLC
- Applicants: The Simple Swaddler, LLC
- Inventors: Kirsten P. Spencer; Jennifer R. Gibson
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170280784A1

## CPC

- A41B 13/06: Slip-in bags; Swaddling clothes
- A41B 2400/22: Breathability, i.e. being vapour permeable and waterproof
- A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS

## Abstract

Devices and methods for swaddling of an infant are provided. A swaddling device includes a fabric sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, the fabric sleeve comprising a breathable, four-way stretch material configured to conform to an infant's body while restraining limb movement of the infant.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A swaddling device comprising a fabric sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, the fabric sleeve comprising a four-way stretch material configured to conform to an infant's body while restraining limb movement of the infant.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the fabric sleeve includes a protruding region configured to conform to a backside of the infant.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the fabric sleeve is a breathable, four-way stretch material comprises a blend of polyamide yarn and elastomer fiber, wherein the material comprises a polyamide yarn content of about 80% to about 90%.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The device of claim 3, wherein the polyamide yarn is nylon and the elastomer fiber is at least one of spandex and Lycra®.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the breathable, four-way stretch material comprises a nylon content of about 80% to about 90% and a spandex content of about 10% to about 20%

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the breathable, four-way stretch material is a warp-knit material.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the breathable, four-way stretch material is a powernet material.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein the breathable, four-way stretch material has a stretch capacity of about 30%.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein a diameter of the first and second openings is of about 10 cm to about 30 cm.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein a diameter of the first and second openings is of about 15 cm to about 25 cm.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein a length of the fabric sleeve is of about 45 cm to about 70 cm.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, wherein a length of the fabric sleeve is of about 50 cm to about 65 cm.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The device of claim 1, further comprising a secondary fabric overlying the fabric sleeve.

### Claim 14

A method of swaddling an infant comprising:
positioning the infant within a fabric sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, the fabric sleeve comprising a breathable, four-way stretch material configured to conform to an infant's body while restraining limb movement of the infant, wherein positioning the infant within the fabric sleeve includes pulling the first opening of the shell up over a body portion of the infant.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The method of claim 14, wherein positioning the infant includes positioning the backside of the infant into a protruding portion of the fabric sleeve such that legs of the infant are bent up and out from its body.

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

The method of claim 14, further comprising twisting or folding excess fabric of the sleeve extending from the body portion of the infant and tucking the twisted or folded excess fabric.

### Claim 17 (depends on 14)

The method of claim 14, further comprising placing an overwrap about the cylindrical fabric shell.

### Claim 18

A garment for an infant, comprising:
a fabric sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, the fabric sleeve comprising a breathable, four-way stretch material configured to conform to an infant's body while restraining limb movement of the infant; and
an overwrap configured to be worn over the fabric sleeve.