Changing Table Guard for Infant

Abstract

Disclosed is a safety guard that can be easily and temporarily installed upon an existing infant changing table. The guard generally includes a number of lateral supports that can be positioned over the width of the changing table. The distal ends of these supports each include a hinge that permits it to be hooked over the edge of the changing table. The opposite ends of the supports are secured to a netting. With the distal ends secured about the edge of the table, the netting is positioned adjacent the opposite edge at a 90° angle to the table surface. In this position, the guard effectively prevents an infant falling off the side of the table.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to a safety device for an infant changing table. More specifically, the present invention relates to a guard that can be temporarily erected upon a changing table to prevent an infant from falling off the table and becoming injured.[0003]2. Description of the Background Art[0004]Changing the diaper of a newborn can be challenging for both new parents and experienced parents alike. Diaper changing is typically carried out on a diaper changing table. The infant must be gently restrained on the table while the parent tends to removing the soiled diaper, cleaning the infant, and putting on a clean diaper. The clothing of the infant may likewise need to be changed. Creams or ointments may also have to be applied to the infant in the event of diaper rash. All of this must be carried out upon an infant that is often times kicking, squirming, and flailing about. Also, the older a child gets, the more incr...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]It is therefore one of the objectives of this invention to provide a device that can be easily and temporarily installed upon an existing changing table to provide greater infant safety.

[0011]It is another objective of this invention to provide a barrier that can be erected along the side of a changing table to prevent an unattended infant from rolling off the table.

Problems solved by technology

Changing the diaper of a newborn can be challenging for both new parents and experienced parents alike.

Disastrous consequences can befall an infant who is not properly restrained.

In the event the parent needs to step away from the table to access additional supplies, even for a brief moment, the infant could potentially roll off the edge of the table become injured.

Obviously, this would be any parent's worst nightmare.

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