Newborn nest assisting in opening airway
By designing an adjustable guardrail and shoulder pad height, a cover, and a baby wristband, the newborn nest solves the problems of newborns' discomfort when lying on their backs and scratching injuries during tube removal, achieving a safe and comfortable sleeping environment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE SECOND AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF NANHUA UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing neonatal nest neck pillows are not suitable for the newborn's posture when lying on their back, and newborns are prone to scratching themselves or pulling out treatment tubes.
A newborn nest has been designed, which includes a protective collar, a head pad, and shoulder pads. The collar is adjustable in size, the shoulder pads are height adjustable, and it comes with a cover and a baby wristband. It is filled with soft material to prevent scratching and tube removal.
It provides a comfortable sleeping position, increases the newborn's sense of security, prevents scratching and tube removal, and improves the newborn's safety and comfort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of neonatal care technology, and specifically relates to a neonatal bird's nest that assists in opening the airway. Background Technology
[0002] Nesting care is a new type of care model that uses a bird's nest to simulate the environment inside the mother's womb, allowing the fetus to maintain a curled-up position similar to that of the mother in the external environment. It is a safe and effective method for newborn care.
[0003] Patent publication number "CN221636236U" discloses an adjustable neonatal nest-style nursing pad, including an adjustable guard and a prone mat. The size of the guard can be adjusted according to the newborn's body length. The first and second fixing parts of the guard are fixedly set on the bottom mat inside the incubator to prevent movement. When the newborn needs to lie on their back, the free end of the free part on either side can be inserted into the gap between the adjusting part on the other side and the bottom mat. The free part inserted into the gap forms a neck pillow for the newborn's neck to rest against. Then, the free part on the other side is arranged in an arc around the newborn's head and its free end extends to the guard on the opposite side, so that the guard forms a nest surrounding the newborn, which is comfortable and easy to adjust.
[0004] However, in this patented design, the diameter of the two free parts gradually decreases from the second fixed part to the free end. This results in a very unfriendly posture for the newborn when lying supine against a neck pillow, as the pillow is larger at one end than the other. Furthermore, some newborns sleeping in nests often move their hands around erratically, frequently scratching their faces or pulling out various tubes used for treatment. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art and provide a newborn's nest that helps open the newborn's airway, prevents the newborn from scratching himself, and provides a sense of security. In addition, the gloves designed in the invention can effectively prevent the child from pulling out various tubes such as gastric tubes and endotracheal tubes.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: a newborn bird nest for assisting in opening the airway, which includes a protective enclosure, one end of which is connected to a head pad and the other end of which is connected to a shoulder pad. The height of the shoulder pad (3) can be adjusted according to the inner filling material. The inner side of the head pad away from the protective enclosure is provided with a first movable connection structure connected to the outer side of the other end of the protective enclosure. The outer side of the shoulder pad away from the protective enclosure is provided with a second movable connection structure connected to the inner side of the other end of the protective enclosure. The protective enclosure is connected to an infant wristband.
[0007] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the head protection pad and shoulder pad are detachably connected at both ends of the guardrail.
[0008] A further technical solution of this utility model is: one side of the protective enclosure is connected to a covering cloth, and the other end of the covering cloth is connected to the other side of the protective enclosure through a third movable connecting structure.
[0009] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the protective fence, head pad, and shoulder pad are filled with soft material.
[0010] A further technical solution of this utility model is that the back of the head pad and shoulder pad is provided with an openable structure, through which filling material can be added or removed into the head pad and shoulder pad.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following characteristics:
[0012] Compared with existing technologies, this invention allows for adjustment of the size of the protective ring and the height of the shoulder pads according to the newborn's body length, assisting in opening the airway. A covering cloth is also included to increase the newborn's sense of security. Furthermore, this invention includes an infant wristband to prevent the newborn from unconsciously scratching their face or body, improving their comfort and effectively preventing the removal of various tubes such as gastric tubes and endotracheal tubes, thus eliminating safety hazards.
[0013] The detailed structure of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0014] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0015] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0016] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0017] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0018] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other, but only if they are based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Example 1 of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of Example 2 of the present utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Rear view. Detailed Implementation
[0023] Example
[0024] like Figure 1 , 2 The image shows a newborn's nest for assisting in opening the airway, comprising a protective enclosure 1, preferably U-shaped, with a headrest pad 2 connected to one end of the enclosure 1, preferably a strip of uniform height. The other end of the enclosure 1 is connected to a shoulder pad 3, preferably a strip of uniform height, and the height of the shoulder pad 3 can be adjusted according to the filling material to suit the actual needs of different infants.
[0025] The head pad 2 has a first movable connection structure on the inner side of the end away from the guard 1, which is connected to the outer side of the other end of the guard 1; the shoulder pad 3 has a second movable connection structure on the outer side of the end away from the guard 1, which is connected to the inner side of the other end of the guard 1; the first movable connection structure and the second movable connection structure can be Velcro or buttons and buttonholes, etc. Preferably, buttons and buttonholes are used, which is more skin-friendly and gentle on newborns.
[0026] The head protection pad 2 is movably connected from the inner side of the end away from the protective enclosure 1 to the outer side of the other end of the protective enclosure 1, that is, the head protection pad 2 and the protective enclosure 1 form the outer ring of the bird's nest (from... Figure 2 (Looking from the indicated direction), the newborn is completely wrapped in the incubator, with the head supported by the head protector 2, simulating the environment inside the mother's womb. This also prevents the infant's head from directly contacting the incubator surface, thus reducing friction injuries. The shoulder pad 3, located on the outer side away from the protective ring 1, is movably connected to the inner side of the other end of the protective ring 1, forming the inner circle of a bird's nest with the protective ring 1 (from...). Figure 2 (Looking in the direction shown), placing the newborn's shoulders on shoulder pad 3 can help open the airway and prevent suffocation. Because shoulder pad 3 is a strip of equal height, the newborn's neck and shoulders will not tilt or twist uncomfortably.
[0027] To ensure comfort for newborns of different sizes, the head protector 2 and shoulder pads 3 are detachably connected to both ends of the protective cover 1. Preferably, a zipper connection is used, which makes it easy to replace the head protector 2 and shoulder pads 3 with different thicknesses to meet the needs of different newborns.
[0028] To provide a sense of security for newborns while they sleep, a covering cloth 4 is connected to one side of the protective enclosure 1. The other end of the covering cloth 4 is connected to the other side of the protective enclosure 1 via a third movable connection structure. This third movable connection structure can be Velcro, buttons, or buttonholes, preferably a buttonhole structure. In this way, when the newborn is sleeping, the covering cloth 4 can cover their abdomen, and the newborn's hands can rest on the covering cloth 4, making the newborn feel very secure and allowing them to sleep soundly.
[0029] To prevent newborns from unconsciously scratching their faces or other parts of their bodies while sleeping or resting, and to prevent accidental removal of tubes (such as gastric tubes or endotracheal tubes during treatment), which is especially important for newborns who are most prone to scratching their faces, infant wristbands 5 are attached to both sides of the protective enclosure 1 via ropes. When the newborn is placed in the enclosure, the infant wristbands 5 are used to put the newborn's hands inside. When the newborn tries to scratch their face, the infant wristbands 5 are pulled by the ropes, preventing the little hands from getting close to their face. This better protects the newborn and also prevents unplanned removal of tubes.
[0030] To ensure the newborn can lie comfortably in the nest, the protective cover 1, head pad 2, and shoulder pad 3 are filled with soft materials such as latex, cotton, tampons, sponge, etc.
[0031] Example
[0032] like Figure 3 , 4As shown: A newborn nest for assisting in opening the airway includes a protective enclosure 1, preferably U-shaped, with a headrest pad 2 connected to one end of the enclosure 1, preferably a strip of uniform height. A shoulder pad 3 is connected to the other end of the enclosure 1, preferably a strip of uniform height, and its height can be adjusted according to the filling material.
[0033] To ensure comfort for newborns of different sizes, the headrest 2 and shoulder pads 3 have an openable structure 6 on the back (e.g., Figure 4 As shown, the head support pad 2 and shoulder pad 3 of Embodiment 1 are not detachably connected to both ends of the neck support 1. By opening the opening structure 6, the filling material can be added or removed into the head support pad 2 and neck pillow 3, thereby changing the height of the head support pad 2 and shoulder pad 3 to adapt to different newborn needs. Preferably, the opening structure 6 is a zipper structure. After opening the zipper, the soft filling material can be added or removed to the required thickness, and then the zipper can be closed.
[0034] Other structural technical features are the same as in Embodiment 1, and will not be described again.
[0035] This utility model is not limited to the specific structure described above. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model, and all such changes and alterations fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A neonatal nest to assist in opening an airway comprising a containment (1) characterised in that: The end of the protective cover (1) is connected with a head protection pad (2), and the other end is connected with a shoulder pad (3), the height of the shoulder pad (3) can be adjusted according to the inner filling; the far end of the head protection pad (2) from the protective cover (1) is provided with a first movable connection structure connected with the other end of the protective cover (1); the far end of the shoulder pad (3) from the protective cover (1) is provided with a second movable connection structure connected with the other end of the protective cover (1); the two sides of the protective cover (1) are respectively connected with baby wrist sleeves (5).
2. A neonatal cot according to claim 1, characterised in that: The two ends of the protective cover (1) are detachably connected with the head protection pad (2) and the shoulder pad (3).
3. A neonatal cot according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that: One side of the protective cover (1) is connected with a cover cloth (4), and the other end of the cover cloth (4) is connected with the other side of the protective cover (1) through a third movable connection structure.
4. A neonatal cot according to claim 1, wherein: The protective cover (1), the head protection pad (2) and the shoulder pad (3) are filled with soft material.
5. A neonatal cot to assist in opening the airway according to claim 4, characterised in that: The back of the head protection pad (2) and the shoulder pad (3) is provided with an openable structure, and the filling in the head protection pad (2) and the shoulder pad (3) can be increased or decreased through the openable structure.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Adjustable neonatal nest type nursing pad
CN221636236U