Textile, padded support system for stabilizing a baby pacifier without attaching it to the child.

Abstract

Textile, padded support system for stabilizing a baby pacifier, characterized in that an elongated, flexibly filled fabric body is guided centrally through the pacifier ring, so that the pacifier is held in position and stabilized without being attached to the child.

Description

[0001] The utility model relates to a textile, padded support system designed to hold a baby pacifier in place without attaching it to the child. The system consists of an elongated, flexibly filled fabric body (e.g., made of organic muslin, waffle piqué, or jersey) with softly tapered ends. The fabric body is filled with a lightweight, dimensionally stable, yet soft filling material (e.g., organic cotton wool or plant fiber filling). To use, the fabric body is pulled through the center of the pacifier ring, so that the elastic shape of the textile body stabilizes the pacifier. The weight and flexibility of the support system ensure that the pacifier remains in position even when the child falls asleep and their oral motor activity decreases. The pacifier is not fixed in place, but merely stabilized.This ensures the system remains self-regulating and safe: if the child no longer needs to suck or turns away, the pacifier simply detaches from their mouth without any pulling or pressure. Unrestricted breathing is guaranteed at all times, as there is no rigid connection to the child. The lower end of the fabric body is closed with a simple knot. One or two knots create a secure closure that also maintains the product's ring-shaped base. The closure requires no additional materials or fasteners, thus significantly contributing to the product's washability, safety, and durability. The support system can be placed on various soft surfaces, such as a nursing pillow, a rolled-up towel, a small soft toy, or any other flexible, slightly yielding object. This soft surface allows for individual adjustment of the angle between the pacifier and the child's mouth.This allows the pacifier to remain in an optimal position, regardless of the child's lying position. This design provides variable, passive support without requiring any attachment to the child. The fabric body is designed for easy grasping by the child. The central opening, created by threading the fabric through the pacifier ring, allows the child to securely grasp the fabric body, even with small fingers. This enables the child to later put the pacifier back in their mouth independently. The wider fabric ends are designed to serve as both grasping and play elements, as well as for sensory enrichment – ​​for example, through sewn-in crinkle foil, plush fabric, terry cloth, or textured materials. This transforms the product into a tactile and auditory learning tool for early childhood development.Optionally, one end can be fitted with a device for attaching a standard pacifier chain to allow compatibility with existing products. The system thus combines support, safety, comfort, washability, and sensory stimulation without requiring any attachment to the child's body. FINAL LEGEND Figure 1: Elongated overall view of the support element

[0002] Shown is the padded, elongated base (1) with two end sections (2). The textile fabric ends (3) are attached to the end sections. The fabric ends (3) can optionally be unfilled or filled with sensory material (e.g., crinkle foil, granules, or other tactile elements). Figure 2: Bendable side view

[0003] Shows the padded elongated base body (1) in a lateral, slightly curved shape.

[0004] The two end areas (2) and the adjoining fabric ends (3) are also shown.

[0005] The figure illustrates the flexible deformability of the entire element, including the end areas and fabric ends. Figure 3: Front view of the closed form

[0006] Shows the support element in which the two fabric ends (3) are connected to each other to form a knot (4).

[0007] The closed shape is created solely by knotting the fabric ends together, not by an opening or predetermined connection in the base body. Figure 4: View with pacifier inserted

[0008] Representation of the knotted support element according to Fig. 3, supplemented by the use of a pacifier (6).

[0009] The pacifier ring (6) is guided over one of the fabric ends (3) and then pulled over the elongated base body (1) towards its center.

[0010] The pacifier is then in a stabilized position opposite the knot (4).

[0011] There is no opening in the product; it is fixed solely by passing the pacifier ring over a fabric end and by the material tension of the base body.

Claims

[1] Textile, padded support system for stabilizing a baby pacifier, characterized by , that an elongated, flexibly filled fabric body is guided through the center of the pacifier ring, so that the pacifier is held in position and stabilized without being attached to the child. [2] Support system according to claim 1, characterized by that the fabric body consists of a dimensionally stable, soft filling material, preferably organic cotton wool or plant fiber filling, and is made of a textile outer material such as organic muslin, waffle piqué or jersey, with softly tapered ends. [3] Support system according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lower end of the fabric body is closed by simple or multiple knots, creating a closed, washable loop that requires no additional fastening elements. [4] Support system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a passive support function is achieved by placing the cloth body on a soft surface such as a nursing pillow, a rolled-up towel or a soft toy, whereby the angle between mouth and pacifier is variably adjustable. [5] Support system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that sensory enhancements are provided at the ends, such as integrated crinkle foil, structured or fluffy fabrics to promote grasping and feeling experiences. [6] Support system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that by pulling the fabric body through the pacifier ring, an elastic gripping opening is created, which allows the child to independently grasp the fabric body and put the pacifier back into its mouth. [7] Support system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at one of the ends a device or opening is provided for the optional attachment of a commercially available pacifier chain, without requiring any additional fastening to the child's body.

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