Positioning pillows for babies

Abstract

The invention relates to an oval positioning cushion made of medical foam for infants with a raised head area and a rollover protection height. The head area has a 100% breathable mesh insert as a head mattress. The pillow's inner covers are made of breathable, temperature-regulating muslin fabric. Furthermore, the positioning cushion has a supplementary foot element and a It features a safety belt with an attached belly element. The muslin fabric in the pelvic area of ​​the pillow is sewn under with a moisture protection layer. Carrying straps on the accompanying carrying system ensure safe transport of the positioning cushion. A blanket can also be attached to the safety belt with snap fasteners. be attached. All materials used are certified according to the Oeko-Tex 100 standard.

Description

[0001] Positioning options for babies after birth (up to 4 months of age) are designed for the back position in the form of pads / mattresses, sometimes with borders, cradles, nests or shaped pillows.

[0002] There are wedges available for purchasing to position babies on their sides.

[0003] It is known from the prior art to arrange a positioning cushion in oval shape with a border (see Korean patent, KR 10 2 201 329 B1), which, however, does not offer a raised edge as rollover protection, does not allow the baby to be placed on its side and is used without a safety belt. Pillows, rolled-up towels, blankets, or wedges are currently commonly used to position infants on their sides. The recliner device covered by the German utility model DE 20 2023 100 369.9 U1 offers the possibility of stable side positioning due to its shape. However, there is no option to change positions, allowing the baby to also lie on their back. There is no breathable mesh layer in the head area for breathing. The positioning cushion from patent KR 10 2023 0 012 734 A, is designed only for the supine position, does not have an oval shape with raised borders, nor a carrying device.

[0004] Healthy, restful sleep always involves changing sides several times, as lying in one position for hours eventually becomes uncomfortable and thus leads to difficulty sleeping through the night. For maximum sleeping comfort and rest, the baby needs an elevated all-round barrier in the first six months of life, which is similar to the familiar position in the mother's womb. The back position is very uncomfortable for new babies who have previously only known round, limited positions (during pregnancy), which leads to children becoming increasingly dissatisfied / restless when they are "put down" to sleep.

[0005] To remedy this, a whole-body positioning pillow can be created for infants up to six months old for three different sleeping positions (left side, right side and back) while guaranteeing freedom of breathing. A cover made of moisture protection (in the pelvic area) and breathable muslin fabric (in the head area), as well as a fitted sheet made of cotton muslin cover ensure optimal freedom of breathability and protection against leaks during sleep.

[0006] The invention ensures that infants up to six months old are offered a comfortable, limited, breath-free position, which can be optimally adapted to the baby's needs using various accessories. It is portable thanks to sturdy carrying straps and can therefore be used in a variety of places, such as in the living area, in the stroller, the cradle, the side bed and, due to its height, can also be safely placed in the middle of the bed between the parents. Further advantages include the elevated position of the head (anti-reflux), the prevention of flat head syndrome through lateral positioning, a safety / restraint belt including individually positionable side wedges (with the additional option of swaddling), as well as the sustainability and washability of all materials.

[0007] An embodiment of the invention is described with reference to Fig. 1 - 3. They show: Fig. 1 the positioning cushion in isometric view, Fig. 2 the side section of the positioning cushion, Fig. 3 the top view of the positioning cushion.

[0008] The figures show the positioning cushion in different views to show the individual layers. Fig. 1 shows the first two layers, the shape of the foam (1), which is lined with a 100% breathable mesh mattress (2) in the head area and covered with the base cover (3). The upper part (lying surface) is made of breathable muslin fabric, while the lower section features a moisture barrier. The lower section contains the foot wedge (4), which provides a barrier for smaller babies. Fig. 2 shows a cross-sectional side view of the raised head area. Fig. 3 shows the positioning cushion from above.

[0009] A fitted, breathable muslin fabric is pulled over the pillow as a fitted sheet. A strap (5) encircles the pillow to prevent it from falling out. On this belt there is a loop with a belly wedge (6), which is also integrated for the lateral position on both sides of the bed to prevent turning onto the stomach. Two sturdy carrying handles (7) are attached to the strap to make it easy to transport the positioning cushion.

[0010] An additional puck function can be added as an accessory. It should also be equipped with an additional sleep sensor to protect against sudden infant death syndrome. List of reference symbols 1 foam 2 mesh mattresses 3 Basic benefit 4 foot wedge 5 Seat belt 6 Loop with belly wedge 7 Carrying handle

Claims

[1] Positioning pillow of an infant in the first six months of life, • which is made of foam suitable for baby sleep (1), • which has an oval, hollowed-out shape, with a roll-over protection height, • which has a raised head area • which has a 100% breathable mesh mattress (2) in the head area, • which is non-slip and offers a seamless transition to the lower part of the foam (1) • which ensures a reduction in the room volume by means of an additional foot wedge (4) • which has a safety belt (5), • to which a belly wedge (6) is attached, which can be positioned individually, • where a puck option can be added, • on which loops (7) are attached on both sides for safe transport

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