Foam bed for toddlers

Abstract

A foam bed for toddlers that is constructed entirely of non-toxic, soft and durable foam material. The foam bed consists essentially of a flat base portion which has its entire perimeter enclosed by one or more side panel portions that have an operative height attached integrally to the base portion by an attaching means.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a bed for toddlers, and more specifically to a bed entirely made of light, sturdy and soft material(s) which enhances safety and comfort for toddlers.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Permanently mounted or removable rail or bar restraints are usually installed on cribs to prevent infants from falling out of bed. Unfortunately, these restraints typically allow the head and limbs to be inserted through the rails or bars of the bed or crib. These limbs may then become lodged between the rails or accidently struck by moving people or objects outside the crib. Also, as infants are getting bigger, stronger and more active, they may roll around and hurt themselves by bumping into or over the hard rails of their cribs.[0003]To reduce these dangers, bumper pads or similar system such as those described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,410,765 issued May 2, 1995 to Dicken, U.S. Pat. No. 5,937,458 issued Aug. 17, 1999 to DeRosa or U.S. Pat. No. 6,957,464...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0009]The present invention is a bed for toddlers with special structural design and materials that enhance safety and comfort for toddlers. The present invention is a bed for toddlers that is made entirely out of sturdy but soft material such as flexible polyurethane foam. In one embodiment, the present invention has bedrails on all four sides of the bed that prevent toddlers from falling out.

[0010]One object of the present invention is relative light weight of the entire bed which allows users to move it around with ease. Parents could move the bed from room to room such that they can perform other tasks at home and still be able to keep an eye on their toddler in bed.

[0011]Another object of the present invention is to eliminate the use of filler mat

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, these restraints typically allow the head and limbs to be inserted through the rails or bars of the bed or crib.

These limbs may then become lodged between the rails or accidently struck by moving people or objects outside the crib.

Also, as infants are getting bigger, stronger and more active, they may roll around and hurt themselves by bumping into or over the hard rails of their cribs.

1. Tall railings along all sides of the beds are no longer required since toddlers may be able to get in and out of their beds on their own.

2. Toddlers may climb on and over crib railings and be injured

3. Toddlers grow out of size of their cribs

The problem with existing bumper pads or cushion is that they tend to be loosely stuffed with filler material.

This results in the filler material being redistributed as the crib bumper is handled, particularly when it is washed, such that the crib bumper starts to lose its shape.

This loss of shape may cause some portions of the bumper to become thinner and, therefore, provide less protection to the child.

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