Mattress

Abstract

A mattress for a baby or infant is provided that includes a base section and at least a first insert, wherein the first insert has an anatomically shaped surface for receiving the head of the baby or infant. The first insert is positionable at multiple positions and / or orientations with respect to the base section, whereby at each position the anatomically shaped surface is disposed at a different distance from a foot end of the base section.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to bedding apparatus, and more particularly relates to mattresses with enhanced body positioning.[0002]WO01 / 00064 discloses a unit for supporting a baby. The unit includes a supporting surface. The surface is shaped so that when a baby is supported on the surface, the baby's normal anatomical cervical spine curvature is maintained. The supporting surface may have first and second parts, the first part being adapted to accommodate the head, and the second part being adapted to accommodate the remainder of the body of the baby. The first and second parts may be disposed relative to one another so as to support the back of the baby's head in a position posterior to the upper part of the remainder of the baby's body. The first part may define a cavity. The supporting surface may be surrounded by a peripheral wall. The unit may be a mattress but could also be a chair.[0003]It is well established that it is undesirable for per...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This invention provides a mattress for babies that has a variable length supporting surface, which allows for a comfortable sleeping surface as the baby grows. The positioning of the feet also enhances the quality of sleep. This invention is designed to help give babies a comfortable and secure way to rest while they grow.

Problems solved by technology

It is well established that it is undesirable for persons to experience overheating while sleeping, and the especially so in the case of babies and small children, whether in a bed, cot, Moses basket, etc.

The human body is a heat source and, when surrounded by bedding materials, will experience overheating if the heat is not allowed to dissipate.

However, a problem with known mattresses is that they are designed for an infant at a certain age or size, or a particular small range of ages / sizes.

They do not provide a means of varying the size (length) of the supporting surface, thus facilitating use with an infant of ever growing size.

In particular, previous proposals do not provide such variable size support surface, while permitting the infant's feet always to be positioned at or close to the end of the mattress or foot of the bed, which can benefit the infant's sleep.

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