Nursing garment, nursing jacket or top

Abstract

A nursing garment is formed as a nursing jacket or top that provides privacy to a nursing mother and entirely receives and covers a nursing baby. The nursing garment comprises a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions. At least one elongated side placket is integrated within at least one of the side portions. The elongated side plackets extend substantially along an entire length of each side portion. At least one elongated slit is integrated within at least one of the elongated side plackets. Preferably, an elongated slit extends substantially along substantially the entire length of each side placket. The elongated slits are of a size so that an infant can pass completely through the slit and be entirely housed within the garment. Side plackets are of a depth sufficient to provide coverage to the infant and the mother, so that nursing is not visible.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to nursing garments; and, more particularly, to a nursing jacket, hooded jacket or top tailored to provide privacy to a nursing mother.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Nursing during gatherings or in public can be challenging for mothers. Discretion is often difficult and some type of nursing cover or blanket must be used. Nursing mothers experience such problems as the infant pulling the cover away and exposing the breast, causing the mother to become stressed and / or embarrassed.[0005]Another problem is that many cover-ups are bulky and unattractive, leaving a mother feeling frumpy and large. Further, current cover-ups lack style and versatility. Many covers pull over the head or fasten in the back of the neck, while others require the assistance of others in securing the cover over the mother because her hands are not free. It additionally draws attention to the nursing mother...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0011]The subject nursing cover/jacket can be worn in a stylish manner while providing a discrete cover for a mother during nursing and even after nursing ceases. The nursing cover/jacket provides the ability for a mother to effortlessly breast feed in a discrete manner while providing a hip, stylish and comfortable jacket.

[0012]The nursing garment comprises a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions. At least one elongated side placket is integrated within at least one of the side portions, preferably in both. The elongated side plackets extend s

Problems solved by technology

Nursing during gatherings or in public can be challenging for mothers.

Discretion is often difficult and some type of nursing cover or blanket must be used.

Nursing mothers experience such problems as the infant pulling the cover away and exposing the breast, causing the mother to become stressed and/or embarrassed.

Another problem is that many cover-ups are bulky and unattractive, leaving a mother feeling frumpy and large.

Further, current cover-ups lack style and versatility.

Many covers pull over the head or fasten in the back of the neck, while others require the assistance of others in securing the cover over the mother because her hands are not free.

This is socially awkward and stressful for everyone in the room, not just the nursing mother.

Yet another problem with nursing cover-ups is that they have to be worn, which can pose style issues; but if they are not worn they must be packed in a diaper bag.

Conventional nursing cover-ups are bulky and unattractive.

One common problem encountered with these types of cover-ups is that they are bulky and must be carried along when traveling or otherwise away from the home.

Further, use of the bulky throw type cover-up generally leaves the mother feeling frumpy and l

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