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Exercise apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-10-02
SMILING SLING
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The invention provides a device for holding an infant that has a portion that connects to a car seat. This connection is made using an elastic material that increases the resistance to movement. This feature helps to keep the infant secure and prevent injury during transportation.

Problems solved by technology

In some instances, new mothers have trouble finding and creating a comfortable, lively relationship with their new-born.
Having a child can be very daunting for many new mothers and leads them to create secluded, nervous, intimidating relationships and connections with their children.
In today's high paced society, mothers can be time poor and the building of spirited, beneficial relationships between the mother and child can be a difficult goal to achieve.
Being a mum is a huge challenge and being a genuinely happy, composed mother is not easy either.

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[0032]Embodiments of the present invention provide an exercise apparatus for exercising with an infant. The exercise apparatus includes an infant retaining portion for retaining the infant and a linking portion extending from the infant retaining portion, the linking portion configured to link the infant retaining portion to a user. The linking portion permits the user, when linked, to hold the weight of the retained infant with their hands at a distance away from the user's body, the distance being such that the arms of the user are substantially extended.

[0033]FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrate one embodiment of an exercise apparatus (1) according to the invention.

[0034]FIG. 1 shows the exercise apparatus (1) in disassembled form. The apparatus includes an infant retaining portion (2) shaped to fit and retain an infant when assembled. The infant retaining portion is typically formed of a strong flexible material and includes a series of fasteners. To retain an infant, the material portion (3...

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Abstract

An exercise apparatus for exercising with an infant, the exercise apparatus including: an infant retaining portion for retaining the infant; and a linking portion extending from the infant retaining portion, the linking portion configured to link the infant retaining portion to a user, wherein the linking portion permits the user, when linked, to hold the weight of the retained infant with their hands at a distance away from the users body, the distance being such that the arms of the user are substantially extended.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for exercising with an infant.BACKGROUND[0002]For many women, having a baby is the most notable life-changing event they will ever experience. Adjusting to this major life change, as well as coping with the day-to-day stress of a new baby, can make some women more likely to experience depression at this time. Postnatal depression is depression that a woman experiences in the months after the birth of her baby and it affects almost 16 percent of women giving birth in Australia.[0003]In some instances, new mothers have trouble finding and creating a comfortable, lively relationship with their new-born. Having a child can be very daunting for many new mothers and leads them to create secluded, nervous, intimidating relationships and connections with their children.[0004]It is thought that close connection in the early stages of life stimulates the infants' feelings and trust towards their mother. This ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/00A47D13/02
CPCA47D13/02A63B21/1415A47D13/025A63B21/4007
Inventor KRSTANOSKI-BLAZESKI, BLAZE
Owner SMILING SLING
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