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Mattress for Infants

a mattress and infant technology, applied in the field of mattresses for infants, can solve the problems of infant skull not fully developed bone structure, difficult diagnosis of sids, deformation of the skull, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing positional plagiocephaly

Inactive Publication Date: 2022-11-17
WALDIE SHARI C
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The present invention is a mattress for infants that helps prevent positional cranial deformation. It has two parts, with the second part being inclined relative to the first. The second part of the mattress has a pattern of raised and depressed areas to support the infant's neck and head. This design helps to distribute the baby's weight evenly and promotes brain growth.

Problems solved by technology

Diagnosis of SIDS can be difficult as there is frequently no underlying cause of death identified in an autopsy or investigation.
At birth, an infant's skull is not a fully developed bone structure.
But until that solid skull has formed, excess pressure on the soft areas of the fontanelles can cause deformity in the skull.
But as an infant sleeps on their back, the weight of the head pressing against the sleeping surface can place enough pressure on the skull to cause further deformity of the skull.
In the specific case of neonatal infants, treatment options can be very limited.
Even with periodic time for soothing in the arms of a nurse or other medical professional, allocating sufficient time on their stomach is difficult.

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[0016]The following description includes specific details to provide an understanding of the present invention. Embodiments of the present invention described in the following description may be incorporated into other devices not disclosed in the following description. Structures and elements shown in the drawings are exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not to be used to limit broader teachings of the present invention.

[0017]It is understood through the text of this disclosure that where elements are described as separate functional units, those skilled in the art will recognize that various elements or portions thereof may be integrated together. Where elements are described in the following description as integrated together into a combined element, those skilled in the art will similarly recognize that individual elements of the combination may be utilized as separate elements.

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Abstract

The present invention is a mattress for infants which reduces positional plagiocephaly. In one embodiment, the mattress includes a first portion and second portion, where the second portion is inclined relative to the first portion. In another embodiment, the surface of the second portion of the mattress includes a pattern of raised areas and depressed areas to support the neck and head of an infant.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a mattress for infants, specifically a mattress which reduces positional plagiocephaly by proper positioning of an infant's head and by proper weight distribution.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a term used in the medical community to classify the death of an otherwise healthy infant under 1 year of age. SIDS typically impacts infants between 2 and 4 months of age. Diagnosis of SIDS can be difficult as there is frequently no underlying cause of death identified in an autopsy or investigation. Despite the mystery surrounding SIDS, medical research has identified multiple risk factors that can make an infant vulnerable to SIDS. The risk factors were formalized by Wedgewood in 1972 as the “Triple Risk Model”. These risks were identified as (1) a specific developmental stage, typically between 2 and 4 months of age, (2) a specific vulnerability, such as pre-term birth, and (3) a specific...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A47C27/14A47C27/15A47D15/00
CPCA47C27/146A47C27/15A47D15/001
Inventor WALDIE, SHARI C
Owner WALDIE SHARI C