A device for assisting an infant in a prone position

Abstract

This application relates to an infant supine posture assistive device, comprising: a first limiting mechanism having a first abutting surface; a second limiting mechanism spaced apart from the first limiting mechanism, the second limiting mechanism having a second abutting surface on its side near the first limiting mechanism, the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface together forming a head placement space; and a head support cloth for conforming to the bed surface, one side of the head support cloth being connected to the first limiting mechanism and the other side being connected to the second limiting mechanism, and the head support cloth passing through the head placement space. The head placement space is formed by the first and second abutting surfaces, allowing the infant's head to be placed within the head placement space when supine. The first and second abutting surfaces prevent the infant from turning their head to the side. The head support cloth is relatively thin and conforms to the bed surface, ensuring the neck remains as straight as possible when the infant's head is placed on the head support cloth, reducing pressure on the cervical spine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of infant and toddler medical care products, specifically to an assistive device for an infant lying supine position. Background Technology

[0002] An infant's skull is not fully developed, and the bones are soft and prone to deformation. Because infants often face the mother during breastfeeding and even after feeding, they often maintain this sleeping position, potentially leading to prolonged unilateral pressure on the occipital bone. This can cause plagiocephaly, which may affect facial symmetry development. Uneven pressure on the occipital bone can easily lead to plagiocephaly and also affect the infant's facial shape. Severe plagiocephaly not only affects the baby's neurological, muscular, and intellectual development but also their mental health.

[0003] Among the related technologies, there is a device to prevent infants from flattening their heads. The main body of the device is a pillow. When using it, the baby's head is placed in the designated area of ​​the needle. However, the baby's neck is usually straight, and using a pillow may put pressure on the baby's cervical spine and affect the baby's spinal development. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides an infant supine posture assist device, which can solve the technical problem in the related art that the infant's neck is usually straight, and the use of a pillow may put pressure on the infant's cervical spine, affecting the infant's spinal development.

[0005] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide an infant supine posture assistive device, comprising: a first limiting mechanism having a first abutting surface; a second limiting mechanism spaced apart from the first limiting mechanism, the second limiting mechanism having a second abutting surface on the side near the first limiting mechanism, the first abutting surface and the second abutting surface together forming a head placement space; and a head support cloth for conforming to the bed surface, one side of the head support cloth being connected to the first limiting mechanism and the other side being connected to the second limiting mechanism, and the head support cloth passing through the head placement space.

[0006] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the first limiting mechanism includes a first support plate and a first side plate connected to the first support plate, the surface of the first support plate being perpendicular to the surface of the first side plate, and a first abutting surface being disposed on the side of the first side plate away from the first support plate, and one side of the head support fabric being connected to the first support plate; the second limiting mechanism includes a second support plate and a second side plate connected to the second support plate, the surface of the second support plate being perpendicular to the surface of the second side plate, and a second abutting surface being disposed on the side of the second side plate away from the second support plate, and the side of the head support fabric away from the first support plate being connected to the second support plate.

[0007] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the first side plate has a first through hole for fabric penetration, one side of the head support fabric passes through the first through hole for fabric penetration into the head placement space and is connected to the first support plate; the second side plate has a second through hole for fabric penetration, one side of the head support fabric passes through the second through hole for fabric penetration into the head placement space and is connected to the second support plate.

[0008] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the head support fabric is detachably connected to the first support plate, and the head support fabric is detachably connected to the second support plate.

[0009] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, both the first support plate and the second support plate are equipped with hook and loop fasteners, and the two sides of the head support fabric are equipped with hook and loop fasteners that mate with the hook and loop fasteners.

[0010] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, both the first side plate and the second side plate are provided with a plurality of ventilation holes.

[0011] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the distance between the first side plate and the second side plate is adjustable to change the size of the head placement space.

[0012] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the side of the first side plate closest to the first support plate is chamfered.

[0013] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, both the first side panel and the second side panel are made of transparent material.

[0014] In conjunction with the first aspect, in one embodiment, the bottom surface of the first support plate is equipped with an anti-slip structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include: The first and second abutment surfaces form a head placement space, allowing the baby's head to rest within this limited space when lying on their back. When the baby's head is in this space, the first and second abutment surfaces prevent the baby from turning their head to the side. In addition, the head support fabric located in the head placement space provides support for the baby's head when lying on their back. The head support fabric is relatively thin and fits snugly against the bed surface. When the baby's head is placed on the head support fabric, it can keep the neck as straight as possible, reducing pressure on the cervical spine. This solves the problem in related technologies where the baby's neck is usually straight, and the use of a pillow may put pressure on the baby's cervical spine, affecting the baby's spinal development. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the head placement space formed by the first and second blocking surfaces in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the head support fabric connected to the first side plate and the second side plate, as provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] In the picture: 1. First limiting mechanism; 11. First support plate; 12. First side plate; 121. First abutting surface; 122. First through hole for fabric; 2. Second limiting mechanism; 21. Second support plate; 22. Second side plate; 221. Second through hole for fabric; 3. Headroom space; 4. Head support fabric; 51. Hook and loop fastener side; 52. Ventilation holes. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0020] This application provides an infant supine posture assist device, which can solve the technical problem in the related art that the infant's neck is usually straight, and the use of a pillow may put pressure on the infant's cervical spine, affecting the infant's spinal development.

[0021] See Figure 1The image shows an embodiment of an infant supine posture assistive device provided in this application. It may include: a first limiting mechanism 1, having a first abutment surface 121; a second limiting mechanism 2, spaced apart from the first limiting mechanism 1, with a second abutment surface on the side of the second limiting mechanism 2 closest to the first limiting mechanism 1; the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface together forming a head placement space 3; and a head support fabric 4, which conforms to the bed surface, with one side connected to the first limiting mechanism 1 and the other side connected to the second limiting mechanism 2, and passing through the head placement space 3. The connection between the first limiting mechanism 1 and the second limiting mechanism 2 via the head support fabric enhances their stability.

[0022] In this embodiment, a head placement space 3 is formed by the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface, so that when the baby is lying on his back, his head can be placed in the limited head placement space 3. When the baby's head is in the head placement space 3, the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface can block the baby from turning his head to the side. It should be understood that when the first limiting mechanism 1 and the second limiting mechanism 2 are placed, the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface do not need to be in close contact with the sides of the baby's head. That is, the baby's head has a certain distance from the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface respectively. In addition to preventing the baby from turning his head to the side, it can also prevent the distance between the first abutment surface 121 and the second abutment surface from being too small and squeezing the baby's ears, thus improving the baby's comfort when lying on his back. In addition, the head support cloth 4 located in the head placement space 3 can provide support for the baby's head when lying on their back. It should be understood that the head support cloth, as a fabric structure, is usually thin and fits snugly against the bed surface. When the baby's head is placed on the head support cloth 4, it can ensure that the baby's head is close to the bed surface when the baby's body is close to the bed surface. That is, the head support cloth does not provide additional height support, thus ensuring that the baby's neck is as straight as possible, reducing the pressure on the cervical spine, protecting the normal development of the baby's spine, and solving the problem in related technologies that the baby's neck is usually straight and the use of a pillow may put pressure on the baby's cervical spine and affect the baby's spinal development.

[0023] In some optional embodiments, the first limiting mechanism 1 includes a first support plate 11 and a first side plate 12 connected to the first support plate 11, the surface of the first support plate 11 being perpendicular to the surface of the first side plate 12, and the first abutting surface 121 being disposed on the side of the first side plate 12 away from the first support plate 11, and one side of the head support fabric being connected to the first support plate 11; the second limiting mechanism 2 includes a second support plate 21 and a second side plate 22 connected to the second support plate 21, the surface of the second support plate 21 being perpendicular to the surface of the second side plate 22, and the second abutting surface being disposed on the side of the second side plate 22 away from the second support plate 21, and the side of the head support fabric away from the first support plate 11 being connected to the second support plate 21. It should be understood that the first support plate 11 and the first side plate 12 can form an "L"-shaped first limiting mechanism 1, and the second support plate 21 and the second side plate 22 can also form an "L"-shaped second limiting mechanism 2. Both the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21 can be supported on the bed surface, and their large area allows the first and second limiting structures to remain as stable as possible when placed on the bed surface. It should be understood that at this time, the first abutting surface 121 is located on the side of the first side plate 12 near the second side plate 22, and the second abutting surface is located on the side of the second side plate 22 near the first side plate 12. That is, both the first abutting surface 121 and the second abutting surface face the inside of the head placement space 3, and neither the first support plate 11 nor the second support plate 21 extends into the head placement space 3, so that the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21 do not affect the placement of the baby's head. In this embodiment, although the two sides of the head support cloth are respectively connected to the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21, they are still in a state where the height does not exceed the cloth's contact with the bed surface during use.

[0024] See Figure 2 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the first side plate 12 has a first through hole 122, and one side of the head support fabric extends through the first through hole 122 into the head placement space 3 and is connected to the first support plate 11; the second side plate 22 has a second through hole 221, and one side of the head support fabric extends through the second through hole 221 into the head placement space 3 and is connected to the second support plate 21. In this embodiment, both the first through hole 122 and the second through hole 221 are parallel to the bed surface and extend a certain length along the surface of the first side plate 12 or the second side plate 22, so that even when the width of the head support fabric is relatively wide, it can pass smoothly through the first through hole 122 and the second through hole 221. Connecting the two sides of the head support fabric to the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21 respectively can reduce the possibility of wrinkles, accumulation, or displacement of the head support fabric in the head placement space 3.

[0025] In some optional embodiments, the head support fabric is detachably connected to the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21. Both sides of the head support fabric are detachably connected to the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21, respectively. The length of the head support fabric within the head placement space 3 can be adjusted according to the baby's head shape, ensuring that the head support fabric fits snugly against the bed surface when the baby's head is placed on it. The head support fabric can also be periodically removed, washed, and replaced to ensure it remains clean and hygienic, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. Furthermore, when breastfeeding or when the baby spits up, the head support fabric on either side can be quickly detached from the first support plate 11 or the second support plate 21, and the limiting mechanism on that side can be slid off for breastfeeding or handling spit-up, enhancing ease of use. It should be understood that when the head support fabric is disassembled and cleaned, each support plate and side plate can also be cleaned.

[0026] Preferably, both the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21 are equipped with hook and loop fasteners 51, and the two sides of the head support fabric are equipped with hook and loop fasteners that mate with the hook and loop fasteners 51. Installing the hook and loop fasteners 51 on the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21 reduces the possibility of the hook and loop fasteners 51 puncturing the infant located in the head placement space 3. In this embodiment, the head support fabric can be formed by sewing together a pure cotton pillowcase and a fleece towel. Both ends of the pillowcase are sewn with fleece towels, and the fleece towels themselves can have hook and loop fasteners that mate with the hook and loop fasteners 51. This ensures that the contact surfaces within the head placement space 3 that come into contact with the infant are entirely composed of soft pure cotton pillowcases and fleece towels, without any hard or irritating parts, further enhancing safety.

[0027] In some optional embodiments, both the first side panel 12 and the second side panel 22 are provided with multiple ventilation holes 52. It should be understood that the ventilation holes 52 penetrate both sides of the first side panel 12 or the second side panel 22, forming airflow channels, which can reduce the risk of infant suffocation and eliminate safety hazards in the head placement space 3. Furthermore, providing ventilation holes 52 on the first side panel 12 and the second side panel 22 can also reduce the weight of each side panel, enhancing portability.

[0028] In some optional embodiments, the distance between the first side plate 12 and the second side plate 22 is adjustable to change the size of the head placement space 3. It should be understood that an infant's head size changes significantly with age, and the adjustable distance design allows for flexible adjustment of the width of the head placement space 3, ensuring the device can adapt to different head sizes at various stages of the infant's growth and extending its service life. Furthermore, the head support fabric is detachably connected to the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21, respectively. As the infant's head size changes, the head support fabric can also be adjusted accordingly, allowing the first limiting mechanism 1 and the second limiting mechanism 2 to work together to ensure a limiting effect while not restricting natural head development.

[0029] In some optional embodiments, the side of the first side panel 12 closest to the first support plate 11 is chamfered. That is, the first side panel 12 is chamfered near the head placement space 3. Furthermore, the second side panel 22 is also chamfered near the head placement space 3. The chamfering makes the edges of the first side panel 12 and the second side panel 22 rounded, reducing the possibility of sharp corners injuring the infant and further enhancing the infant's safety within the head placement space 3. In this embodiment, the side of the first side panel 12 away from the first support plate 11, the side of the second side panel 22 away from the second support plate 21, the side of the first support plate 11 away from the first side panel 12, and the side of the second support plate 21 away from the second side panel 22 are also chamfered. During daily care, parents' hands may come into contact with the edges of the side panels or support plates; the chamfered design protects parents from cuts from sharp edges and improves the user experience.

[0030] Preferably, both the first side panel 12 and the second side panel 22 are made of transparent material. Transparent materials allow parents to easily observe the infant without obstructing the infant's field of vision. Preferably, both the first side panel 12 and the second side panel 22 can be configured as panels with a length of 16cm, a thickness of 3mm, and a height of 12cm. This height is suitable for easy observation of the infant at any time, maintaining the infant's supine position without obstructing their field of vision.

[0031] In some optional embodiments, the bottom surface of the first support plate 11 is equipped with an anti-slip structure. Preferably, the bottom surface of the second support plate 21 is also equipped with an anti-slip structure. The anti-slip structure can be achieved by frosting the bottom surfaces of the first support plate 11 and the second support plate 21, or by installing a silicone pad or other structure. By setting the anti-slip structure, the impact force generated by the baby's movements and the interference of external touch can be resisted. In addition, the anti-slip design can keep the device stable during use, so parents do not need to frequently adjust the position of the device, which saves operating effort and avoids anxiety caused by worrying that the device will slip.

[0032] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0033] It should be noted that in this application, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, enabling those skilled in the art to understand or implement this application. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of this application. Therefore, this application is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features claimed herein.

Claims

1. An infant supine posture assistive device, characterized in that, It includes: The first limiting mechanism (1) has a first abutting surface (121). The second limiting mechanism (2) is spaced apart from the first limiting mechanism (1). The second limiting mechanism (2) has a second abutting surface on the side of the second limiting mechanism (2) close to the first limiting mechanism (1). The first abutting surface (121) and the second abutting surface together form a head placement space (3). The head support fabric (4) is used to fit the bed surface. One side of the head support fabric is connected to the first limiting mechanism (1), and the other side is connected to the second limiting mechanism (2). The head support fabric (4) passes through the head placement space (3).

2. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first limiting mechanism (1) includes a first support plate (11) and a first side plate (12) connected to the first support plate (11). The plate surface of the first support plate (11) is perpendicular to the plate surface of the first side plate (12), and the first abutting surface (121) is provided on the side of the first side plate (12) away from the first support plate (11). One side of the head support cloth is connected to the first support plate (11). The second limiting mechanism (2) includes a second support plate (21) and a second side plate (22) connected to the second support plate (21). The plate surface of the second support plate (21) is perpendicular to the plate surface of the second side plate (22), and the second abutting surface is provided on the side of the second side plate (22) away from the second support plate (21). The side of the head support cloth away from the first support plate (11) is connected to the second support plate (21).

3. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first side plate (12) has a first through hole (122), and one side of the head support cloth passes through the head placement space (3) from the first through hole (122) and is connected to the first support plate (11). The second side plate (22) has a second through hole (221), and one side of the head support cloth passes through the head placement space (3) from the second through hole (221) and is connected to the second support plate (21).

4. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The head support fabric is detachably connected to the first support plate (11), and the head support fabric is detachably connected to the second support plate (21).

5. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 4, characterized in that: Both the first support plate (11) and the second support plate (21) are equipped with hook and loop fasteners (51), and the two sides of the head support fabric are equipped with hook and loop fasteners that cooperate with the hook and loop fasteners (51).

6. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first side plate (12) and the second side plate (22) are provided with multiple ventilation holes (52).

7. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The distance between the first side plate (12) and the second side plate (22) is adjustable to change the size of the head placement space (3).

8. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the first side plate (12) near the first support plate (11) is chamfered.

9. The infant supine posture assistive device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: Both the first side panel (12) and the second side panel (22) are made of transparent plates.

10. The infant supine posture assist device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the first support plate (11) is equipped with an anti-slip structure.

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