Baby Hairapy Pad, or infant and toddler hair and scalp protection pad

Abstract

The present invention is a multipurpose infant and toddler hair and scalp protection pad, or baby hairapy (hair therapy) pad, including a thin, firm interior padding and an exterior hair and scalp protection fabric. The baby hairapy pad is a stain-resistant, satin-covered foam and cotton / polyester pad designed to minimize hair breakage, loss, and tangling, help maintain scalp moisture balance, and protect hairstyles in infants and toddlers. Unlike pillows and linens with satin cases or aromatherapy pillows, its foam and cotton / polyester interior is both thin and firm to be safe for infants. Further, it is small and flexible enough to be easily transported and used in multiple areas: cribs, beds, carriers, floors, strollers, etc. Plus, it provides for the options to include the soothing, calming scents of chamomile and lavender within it and to use it as a nursing pad for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]This invention is a multipurpose device for infants and toddlers. The majority of it pertains to fabrics. One component is a friction-reducing fabric, such as satin. It also contains inner padding made of foam and cotton or polyester. It may be made with or without plant extract materials inside, such as chamomile and lavender. It may also be used as a nursing pad for breastfeeding mothers and their babies.[0005]Prior to becoming confident, steady walkers, infants spend the majority of their lives lying down. As has been well documented, “placing babies on their backs reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also known as crib death” (National Institute of Child Health and Human Develop...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0006]The baby hairapy (hair therapy) pad, or hair and scalp protection pad, is a multipurpose, stain-resistant, satin-covered pad that is designed to go wherever infants and toddlers lay their heads. The beautiful satin exterior protects baby's hair and scalp to reduce hair breakage and loss, help maintain proper moisture balance, protect hairstyles, and eliminate most tangling. Unlike pillows and linens with satin cases or aromatherapy pillows, its foam and cotton / polyester interior is both thin and firm to be safe for infants. Yet, its satin exterior is cool and smooth for baby's comfort. Further, the present invention is small and flexible enough to be used in cribs, beds, on floors, bassinets, in strollers, on parents' chests, and so on. Mothers may also rest alongside baby on it when nursing to catch leaks and to retain mother's scent for baby's sleeping comfort and security. The interior of the pad may remain unscented or it may contain the soothing, calming scents of chamomile and lavender.

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, most surfaces against which infants' heads make contact are made of course, low thread count woven materials.

The friction between the two often results in hair entanglement, hair breakage, hair loss, drying out of scalp, and ruined hairstyles.

This leads to unsightly bald spots and discomfort for babies.

The hair (or lack thereof) is not able to protect and warm the head.

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