Crib and bassinet assembly

Abstract

A crib and bassinet assembly is provided for accommodating newborns as well as older babies and children. The assembly includes a crib having opposing sides, each having a top rail. A bassinet is removably coupled to the top rails such that its foot end adjoins one side of the crib and its head end adjoins the opposite side. A method for providing a bedding arrangement for an infant is also provided which includes suspending the bassinet between the top rails of the crib.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The field of the invention relates to a versatile crib and bassinet assembly designed to accommodate newborns as well as more mature babies and small children. [0003] 2. Brief Description of the Related Art [0004] Cribs are ordinarily employed as bedsteads for babies and small children. Most cribs include slatted ends and / or sides for confinement purposes as well as to allow parents to easily see the baby or small child within the crib. At least one of the sides can be moved vertically between upper and lower positions to facilitate access to the baby or child. To provide further convenience, many cribs include a spring hanger that may be positioned in any of a plurality of vertical positions. A mattress supported by the spring hanger can accordingly be positioned at a relatively high position to facilitate access to a baby and a relatively low position to prevent small children from climbing out of the crib. [0005]...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] A crib and bassinet assembly is provided that offers versatility, convenience and requires a minimum of space. The crib is comprised of a pair of opposing end boards, a dropside, and a side opposite from the dropside. The dropside includes top and bottom rails connected by a plurality of vertical slats. The side opposite the dropside also includes a top rail. A bassinet is mounted to the crib such that the foot end of the bassinet is removably secured to one of the top rails while the head end of the bassinet is removably secured to the opposing top rail. The dropside is preferably positioned such that its top rail is at substantially the same height as the opposing top rail. The bassinet is preferably secured by adjustable securement members such as belt and buckle assemblies. The length of the bassinet approximates the distance between the top rails. One side of the bassinet preferably adjoins one of the two end boards of the crib

Problems solved by technology

Despite the fact that the mattress height of a crib is adjustable and that the dropside may be lowered to facilitate access to a baby, it remains relatively difficult to remove a baby from a crib.

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