Baby Supporting Chair

Abstract

A baby supporting chair (1) is provided that comprises a generally rigid outer support shell (2) of generally dome shape with a lower periphery (3) for supporting the chair (1), directly or indirectly, on a generally horizontal surface. The outer support shell (2) has, in plan view, a baby receiving zone in a central region for receiving at least a lower trunk of a baby, in use. At least one, and typically two, channels (5) extend from the central region for receiving, in use, the legs of a baby projecting outwards generally beyond an outer extremity of the outer support shell (2). A baby restraining member, typically in the form of a pillar, inhibits a baby from sliding out of the chair (1). A relatively flexible inner baby support member (7) is attached to the outer support member to provide a relatively flexible seat (11) portion, a backrest (12) portion, and sidewall (13) portions to the baby receiving zone.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a baby supporting chair and, more particularly, to a baby supporting chair that is aimed at supporting an infant that has reached the stage of holding its own head up but has not yet reached a stage at which it can support itself in a stable sitting position.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]It is well-known that babies pass through a stage of their development during which they like to look around and observe their surroundings and surrounding activities, but are not yet able to hold themselves up in a sitting position. It has been common practice to prop up a baby with pillows or cushions in order to achieve this objective.[0003]In more recent times, baby supporting chairs have become available that serve to support an infant in a sitting position in a comfortable manner. A popular type of such a chair of which applicant is aware is that which is sold internationally under the trade name “BUMBO”. That chair is more fully describ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a baby supporting chair with handles on the bottom that make it easy to lift with a baby inside. The chair is designed to be stable and meet the needs of a baby while being used.

Problems solved by technology

It is well-known that babies pass through a stage of their development during which they like to look around and observe their surroundings and surrounding activities, but are not yet able to hold themselves up in a sitting position.

However, the construction of those chairs inherently has, in applicant's view, drawbacks in that there have been reported instances of instability of the chair leading to them toppling over consequent on movement of a baby.

This can be highly dangerous if the supporting chair is supported on an elevated surface.

The difficulty with such a seat is that the material is rather rigid and a baby together with its apparel must yield to conform to the shape of the chair.

Conventional baby seating systems such the “high chair” and the like are rigid and uncomfortable and may not provide sufficient lateral support.

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