Baby support with interconnectable play toys
OwnerSusan H. Matthewsinventor
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Abstract
A multifunctional baby device including a substantially toroidal shaped cushion having at least one strap for preferably removably securing a play toy to the device. The device may also include a mat integrally interconnected with the cushion for providing a clean, soft surface. This mat may define an interior portion of the cushion and may also extend beyond to cushion to provide a suitable surface for diaper changing. A baby may be placed in the cushion in a supine position whereupon the cushion provides support to the baby's head, or in a prone position whereupon the cushion provides support to the baby's chest. Preferably, the toys are interconnected with the support such that they are accessible only when the baby is in the noted prone position.
Claims19
A multi-functional baby device, comprising:
- a resilient support comprising a back portion and two laterally displaced side portions each interconnected with said back portion and each having end portions longitudinally displaced from said back portion;
- at least one strap interconnected with said support;
- at least one toy interconnected with said at least one strap;
- a mat interconnected with said support, wherein a first portion of said mat extends away from said end portions of said two side portions and a second portion of said mat integral with said first portion, occupies an interior region of said support defined by said two side portions and said back portion, wherein said mat and said support are both formed from an upper layer, a separate lower layer, and a separate strip, wherein said strip is attached to each of said upper and lower layers.
A method for supporting a baby in a resilient support comprising a back portion and two laterally displaced side portions each interconnected with said back portion and each having end portions longitudinally displaced from said back portion, wherein at least one strap is interconnected with said support and at least one toy is interconnected with said at least one strap, said method comprising the steps of:
- positioning said baby between said back portion and said side portions in a first position comprising a supine orientation;
- precluding said baby from accessing said at least one toy attached to said at least one strap when in said first position;
- positioning said baby between said back portion and said side portions in a second position comprising a prone orientation;
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- allowing said baby to access said at least one toy interconnected with said at least one strap when in said second position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.