Infant grip garment
a technology for infants and garments, applied in garments, handkerchiefs, special features of garments, etc., can solve the problems of infants being carried out inward, flood of information becomes too much for infants, and infants being carried outward
Inactive Publication Date: 2014-09-18
BATES ROBERT
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The present invention relates to a garment for infants that helps caregivers carry them. It is made of flexible material and has a front and back side. It has a trunk section covering the torso of the infant and a seat section covering the buttocks. It also has a saddle portion between the legs of the infant. The garment has a back side grip area with a friction material to make it easier for the caregiver to hold the infant. The garment may also have a front grip area. This invention facilitates the carrying of infants and provides comfort for the caregiver.
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Carrying an infant outward can be terrifying without being able to turn away to face a caregiver when the flood of information becomes too much for the infant.
Carrying the infant outward creates problems with its spinal development.
When the baby sits facing away, there is a tendency for the child to have an upright posture which is contrary to proper spinal development at that age.
It should be noted that dangling legs are also unfavorable regarding the development of the hip joint.
Although balancing the infant on the caregiver's hip is one technique that is more favorable to the child, this can harm the caregiver.
Additionally the contraction of muscles reduces blood flow, which over time can lead to shoulder and arm injury.
In addition to carrying a child there is the ever present challenge of holding a squirming child.
Falling from the height of the caregiver's torso could result in serious injury or death to an infant.
Fatigue is also an issue to a caregiver carrying a child.
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[0017]The wearable garment of the present invention shall be described as is employed on the torso of an infant, in three dimensions, rather than in two dimensions. Accordingly the wearable garment has a front, back, right side, and left side as it would when being worn by child. Although the terms used to describe the present invention may be the same or similar to those used to refer to the human anatomy, the present invention is described with respect to the garment wearable by an infant for assisting a caregiver in carrying the infant.
[0018]With initial reference to FIGS. 1A-2B and 2, FIG. 1A is a front view of a garment 10 wearable by an infant 1 for assisting a caregiver 2 in carrying the infant 1, comprising a bodysuit 12. An example of such a bodysuit 12 is the infant bodysuit sold under the trademark ONESIE. A typical infant bodysuit 12 is formed of a flexible material 20 with at least some means of securing the bodysuit 12 to the infant 1. An example of means of securing t...
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Disclosed herein is a garment wearable by an infant for assisting a caregiver in carrying the infant. The garment comprises a bodysuit for an infant where the bodysuit provides grip areas for assisting a caregiver in carrying an infant. The article has at least one grip area having a frictional material, such as an elastomer, applied to the grip area to create a frictional surface extending above the outside surface of the article. The frictional surface is in contact with a caregiver to resist the relative motion of the infant with respect to the grip area.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a garment for assisting a caregiver in holding an infant. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bodysuit for an infant where the bodysuit provides grip areas for assisting a caregiver in carrying an infant.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The physical strain associated with holding and lifting an infant is well known. Proper technique when lifting and carrying a child is important to the caregiver as well as the infant. For example, it is important to bring the baby as close to your body as possible before lifting it to reduce strain. In addition, it is also important to face the child directly when preparing to place or retrieve a child from a car seat.[0003]The art is replete with devices for carrying a child, such as backpacks, slings and carriers. Research has shown that carrying a child facing toward the caregiver many advantages are available. Advantages to carrying a child facing the caregiver includ...
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IPC IPC(8): A41D11/00
CPCA41D11/00A41B13/08A41B2400/82A41D2400/82
Inventor BATES, ROBERT
Owner BATES ROBERT