Diaper changing apparatus and methods

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for changing diapers are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a bag member partially enclosing an interior region and an outer surface having at least one first securing member formed thereon. A changing mat is operatively coupled to the outer surface and has at least one second securing member formed thereon. The changing mat is deployable between a closed position wherein the first and second securing members are engageable and the changing mat occupies a stowed position proximate to the outer surface of the bag member, and an open position wherein the changing mat is unfolded to provide an elongated changing surface. The bag member remains substantially unchanged during deployment of the changing mat between the open and closed positions.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present disclosure relates to diaper changing apparatus and methods, and more specifically, to apparatus having a removable changing mat operatively coupled to an outside surface of a diaper carrying bag. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Diapers are useful and ubiquitous products that occupy a prominent place in the lives of parents and care-givers in virtually every country around the world. Whether disposable or reusable, diapers are almost the exclusive choice of clothing for a variety of wearers, including, for example, younger children (e.g. babies, toddlers, etc.) and certain persons with disabilities. In many public areas frequented by parents, it is common to see parents carrying both their infants and the ever-present diaper bag. [0003] Conventional diaper bags are typically characterized by a relatively large compartment suited to carry an assortment of diapers, wipes, lotions, baby bottles, and a variety of other products useful for the...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The present invention is directed to diaper changing apparatus and methods that mitigate several of the disadvantages of prior art changing devices. Embodiments of apparatus and methods in accordance with the present invention may advantageously improve the efficiency of the diaper changing process, and may improve the comfort of the baby during a changing operation.

Problems solved by technology

This obviously adds inconvenience to the diaper changing procedure.

Furthermore, other prior art apparatus have storage compartments located within the changing surface portion of the apparatus, which again may require the care-giver to unload portions of the apparatus, or alternately, which may cause the infant to suffer discomfort during the diaper changing procedure due to objects stored in the compartments.

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