Sleep aid device

Abstract

To provide a sleeping aid device allowing a baby to stably lie down for head shape management and stable sleeping without Moro reflex.SOLUTION: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a sleep assisting apparatus including a main body including two bodies supporting a torso of an infant and having one end portions connected to each other, and two heads formed at the other end portions of the two bodies and alternately stacked to support a head of the infant, and a support part formed in the main body and supporting a head and a neck of the infant.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sleep aid device that helps a baby maintain a consistent sleeping position. [Background technology]

[0002] Generally, cushions or pillows are essential items when sleeping.

[0003] Such cushions or pillows are usually filled with cotton, synthetic resin, or grains to provide cushioning while also providing a certain height, and are configured to support the head and body when sleeping.

[0004] Meanwhile, pillows or cushions used for babies include long pillows or cushions that babies can hold with their heads on them, and such pillows or cushions 10 have an overall cylindrical structure and a long shape as shown in FIG.

[0005] Such a cylindrical pillow or cushion 10 has a continuously elongated cylindrical shape, and is placed on the front and back of the baby's torso after the baby is laid down, so as to simply support the baby's torso from the front and back.

[0006] That is, the conventional cylindrical pillow or cushion 10 is simply placed close to the baby's body and is not configured to closely surround the baby's body, so it is not possible to create a stable sleeping environment that wraps the baby like a mother's bosom. As a result, the baby may wake up frequently due to the Moro reflex, and furthermore, such a sleeping pattern makes it completely useless for educating the baby on sleep.

[0007] Furthermore, if a baby is unable to sleep on its side and lies down while constantly looking at the ceiling, it may develop head deformities (flat head syndrome, plagiocephaly, brachycephaly, etc.) in which the back of the head becomes flat, which is a fundamental problem in making the head round. However, all of the conventional cushions or pillows for correcting head shape are designed to correct the head shape only when the baby is lying on their front. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Utility Model Publication No. 20-2014-0005410 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been invented to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a sleep aid device that can control the head shape and place the baby on its side for stable sleep without Moro reflex. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, a sleep aid device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body including two bodies that support the torso of an infant and are connected to each other at one end, and two heads that are formed at the other ends of the two bodies and are cross-stacked to support the infant's head, and a support part that is formed on the main body and supports the baby's head and neck around it.

[0011] Here, the support portion may include an occipital support layer formed thicker than other portions and protruding upward on one side of the head so as to support the rear of the baby's head laterally and laterally below when the two heads are cross-stacked and supporting the sides of the baby's head.

[0012] The head may have a recess formed in the center so that a portion of the side of the head can be recessed.

[0013] One of the two bodies may include a support that supports the rear side of the baby's torso laterally, and a first support base that is formed by protruding downward in an inclined direction at the lower part of the side of the support that supports the rear side of the torso so as to support the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction.

[0014] In addition, the body may further include a second support base formed to protrude in an upward inclined direction at an upper portion of the support base on the side supporting the rear side of the torso so as to support the baby's spine laterally from above.

[0015] Meanwhile, one of the two bodies may include a support that supports the rear side of the torso laterally, and the support may further include a rear neck support section that is formed to extend from the support to the inside of the head and is thicker than the head so as to protrude upward, so as to support the rear of the baby's neck laterally and below in the lateral direction.

[0016] Here, the rear neck support section may have a shape that can be matched with the outer shape of the rear neck, and may be formed with a curved edge.

[0017] Furthermore, in the two heads supporting the infant's head, which are cross-stacked with each other, a part of the occipital support stage supports the posterior neck support stage, forming a double-stage area where the occipital support stage and the posterior neck support stage intersect, and in the double-stage area, the occipital support stage can lift the posterior neck support stage and bring the posterior neck support stage into close contact with the posterior neck of the infant.

[0018] The two bodies may be configured such that the connecting portions are detachable from each other by a connecting zipper. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] As a result, the sleep aid device according to the present invention has a support part that supports the baby's head and neck from around it, which has the effect of providing stable and firm support for the head and neck of a baby sleeping on its side.

[0020] Furthermore, the present invention has the advantage that the baby's spine is stably and firmly supported and prevented from rotating by being composed of a first support base that supports the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction and a second support base that supports the baby's spine from the upper side in the lateral direction.

[0021] In this way, the present invention provides accurate and reliable support for the baby's head, neck, and back (spine), thereby realizing the most suitable structure for the baby to maintain a side-sleeping position. This has the advantage of enabling the baby to achieve stable sleep without the Moro reflex and preventing head deformations such as flat head. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a cushion according to the prior art. [Figure 2] 1 shows a baby supported by a sleep aid device according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 shows the sleep aid device of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 4 shows the support provided around the baby's head and neck by the sleep aid device of FIG. 3. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing how the cushion in FIG. 1 supports the baby's back. [Figure 6] 4 is a diagram showing how the baby's spine is supported by the first and second support bases in the sleep aid device of FIG. 3. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When assigning reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are assigned the same reference numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of related well-known structures or functions may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a baby being supported by a sleep aid device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the sleep aid device of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the sleep aid device of FIG. 3 supporting the baby's head and neck around it.

[0025] Referring to the drawings, the sleep aid device according to the present invention includes a main body 100 and a support part 200 .

[0026] The main body 100 includes two bodies B1, B2 and two heads H1, H2.

[0027] Here, the body is configured to support the torso of the baby, and has an elongated shape corresponding to the length of the baby's torso so as to support the baby's torso in the vertical direction.

[0028] The head is connected to the body and formed at one end of the body, and is cross-stacked with each other to support the baby's head.

[0029] As a specific example, the two bodies B1 and B2 will be referred to as the first body B1 and the second body B2, and the two heads H1 and H2 will be referred to as the first head H1 and the second head H2.

[0030] The first body B1 supports the front side of the baby's torso (the front part of the torso, including the chest), and the second body B2 supports the rear side of the baby's torso (the rear part of the torso, including the back).

[0031] Each of the first body B1 and the second body B2 has an elongated shape corresponding to the length of the baby's body so as to support the baby's body in the vertical direction.

[0032] One end of the first body B1 and one end of the second body B2 are connected to each other, and when the baby is laid on its side between the first body B1 and the second body B2, the connecting portion is positioned between the baby's legs.

[0033] As shown in the drawings, the baby's legs are placed on the first body B1, which supports the front side of the baby's torso, and the connecting portion between the first body B1 and the second body B2 is positioned adjacent to the baby's crotch.

[0034] Here, the first body B1 and the second body B2 are connected to each other by a connecting zipper Z1. The structure can be easily attached and detached.

[0035] As a result, when the first body B1 and the second body B2 are separated, they can be used as long body pillows, and further, they can be easily stored and washed.

[0036] At least one of the first body B1 to which the first head H1 is attached and the second body B2 to which the second head H2 is attached can also be used as a vehicle safety belt cushion, and in this case, a link portion (not shown) having a Velcro tape can be included so that a safety belt can be connected. The link portion is fixed to each of the first body B1 and the second body B2, and the safety belt is pulled into and enclosed in the open portion, and the open portion is closed by the Velcro tape, so that the first body B1 or the second body B2 can be held by the safety belt.

[0037] The heads include a first head H1 and a second head H2.

[0038] The first head H1 is connected to the other end of the first body B1, and the second head H2 is connected to the other end of the second body B2.

[0039] Here, the first head H1 and the second head H2 are cross-stacked, and the sides of the baby's head are placed on top of them, and the sides of the head are supported by the cross-stacked first head H1 and second head H2.

[0040] That is, the baby's head is placed on the second head H2 as shown in the drawing.

[0041] Furthermore, each of the first body B1, the first head H1, the second body B2, and the second head H2 has a filled structure filled with a filler material.

[0042] At this time, the first body B1, the first head H1, the second body B2, and the second head H2 may be formed with a zipper opening / closing portion Z2 so that a filler can be introduced into and extracted from the inside.

[0043] The existing cylindrical cushion or pillow (10 in FIG. 1) has no structure around the baby's head and neck, like the support part 200 described later in this invention, and has a continuously elongated cylindrical shape, but is placed in front and behind the baby's torso after the baby is laid down, and is arranged to simply support the baby's torso from the front and back.

[0044] That is, conventional cylindrical cushions or pillows are simply placed close to the torso of a baby sleeping on its side, and are not configured to reliably support the baby's head and torso in the lateral direction. This means that the baby cannot be supported stably and firmly, and the baby's sleeping position cannot be maintained. Furthermore, since a stable sleeping environment that wraps the baby like a mother's bosom cannot be achieved, the baby may frequently wake up due to the Moro reflex, and this sleep pattern makes it useless for educating the baby on their sleep.

[0045] Furthermore, newborns cannot yet fully support themselves, so their heads must be well supported. A baby's head accounts for about 10% of its body weight, but the neck muscles are still immature, so it is very important to support the baby's neck well.

[0046] Therefore, in order to overcome the above limitations and especially to provide good support for the baby's head, the present invention , and the support portion 200 is formed on the main body 100 and configured to support the baby's head and neck around it.

[0047] Before describing the support part 200 in detail, the retraction groove g will be described as follows. To stably support the sides of the baby's head, the retraction groove g may be formed in the center of one of the two heads H1 and H2. In this case, as an example, the retraction groove g may be formed in the first head H1 as shown in the drawing.

[0048] The retraction groove g is formed in the center of the first head H1, and is formed so that when the side of the baby's head is placed on top of the stacked second head H2, the side of the head is retracted to a certain extent together with the second head H2.

[0049] That is, as the side of the baby's head is placed on the second head H2, it descends along with the center of the second head H2 toward the retraction groove g due to the structure of the retraction groove g of the first head H1, thereby stably centering the baby's head.

[0050] The support part 200 includes a rear head support section 210 .

[0051] The occipital support stage 210 is configured to support the rear of the baby's head (occipital region).

[0052] Specifically, the occipital support stage 210 is formed on at least one of the two heads H1, H2 so as to support the posterior part of the baby's head laterally and laterally below, with the sides of the baby's head supported by the two heads H1, H2 stacked on top of each other.

[0053] Such a rear head support section 210 is formed on one side of at least one of the two heads H1 and H2 so as to protrude upward and be thicker than the other portions of the head.

[0054] For example, the rear head support section 210 may be formed thicker than the remaining portion so as to protrude upward on one side of the first head H1 as shown in the drawing.

[0055] The rear head support stage 210 pushes up one side of the upper part of the stacked second head H2 and supports the rear (rear of the head) of the baby supported by the second head H2 laterally and laterally below, thereby stably and firmly supporting the rear of the head when the baby's head is placed sideways.

[0056] In addition, the support part 200 may further include a rear neck support section 220 .

[0057] The rear neck support section 220 is configured to support the rear of the baby's neck.

[0058] Specifically, the rear neck support section 220 is formed on at least one of the two bodies B1 and B2 so as to support the rear neck of the baby laterally and below laterally.

[0059] The rear neck support section 220 is formed to extend from the support 110 of at least one of the two bodies B1 and B2 to the inside of the head, and may be formed thicker than the head so as to protrude upward.

[0060] For example, the rear neck support section 220 may be formed to extend from the support 110 of the second body B2 to the inside of the second head H2, as shown in the drawing, and may be formed thicker than the second head H2 so as to protrude upward.

[0061] At this time, the support 110 of the second body B2 is a part that supports the rear side of the baby's body in the lateral direction, and has a thick structure in the vertical direction so as to have a relatively high height compared to the second head H2.

[0062] The rear neck support stage 220 supports the rear neck of the baby supported by the second head H2, and in this case, since it has a structure extending from the support 110 of the second body B2, it does not simply support the rear neck separately, but is configured to support the baby's rear neck in a structure connected to the support 110 of the second body B2, so that it can stably and firmly support the rear neck when the baby's head is placed sideways.

[0063] At this time, the rear neck support section 220 is formed with a curved edge to correspond to the outer shape of the rear neck.

[0064] That is, the edge surface of the rear neck support section 220 that supports the rear neck has a curved shape structure that corresponds to the shape of the baby's rear neck, so that the rear neck is not supported partially but is supported in contact with the entire body, thereby providing stable and firm support for the baby's rear neck.

[0065] Furthermore, when the two heads H1, H2 are cross-stacked, the rear neck support stage 220 is positioned so that a portion thereof overlaps a portion of the rear head support stage 210, thereby further increasing the raised height and providing more stable and firm support for the baby's rear neck.

[0066] As described above, the support part 200 of the present invention includes the occipital support section 210 and the occipital neck support section 220, and therefore supports the occipital and occipital regions when the baby is laid on its side, thereby realizing an overall lateral and lateral lower support structure according to the shape of the baby's head, thereby providing stable and firm support for the baby's head.

[0067] Furthermore, in the two heads H1 and H2 that are cross-stacked to support the baby's head, a portion of the occipital support stage 210 supports the occipital support stage 220, forming a double-stage region D where the head support stage 210 and the occipital support stage 220 intersect.

[0068] That is, the double-stage region D has a double pad structure in which two thick pad structures, the rear head support stage 210 and the rear neck support stage 220, are stacked in order.

[0069] The double-stage region D configured in this manner plays a role in bringing the rear neck support stage 220 into close contact with the rear of the baby's neck as the rear head support stage 210 raises the rear neck support stage 220. That is, the position of the rear neck support stage 220, which primarily supports the rear of the baby's neck, is further elevated by the rear head support stage 210 and enters the rear of the baby's neck, so that the rear neck support stage 220 comes into close contact with the rear of the baby's neck and firmly supports it with a certain level of pressure, thereby providing more stable support for the rear of the baby's neck.

[0070] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing that the baby's back is supported by the cushion of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing that the baby's spine is supported by the first support base and the second support base in the sleep aid device of FIG. 3.

[0071] Referring to Figure 5, the conventional cylindrical cushion 10 has a simple cylindrical structure, and does not support the spine but only supports it laterally. Furthermore, unless the cushion is in close contact with the baby's body, the spine cannot be supported laterally. In particular, when the baby tries to turn left in the drawing, the spine does not contact the base and the support. By entering the space between 110, there is a limit to how firmly you can support your baby.

[0072] In contrast, the present invention can include a first support base 120 that supports the baby's spine from below in the lateral direction, as shown in FIGS.

[0073] That is, in the present invention, one of the two bodies B1 and B2 includes a support body 110 and a first support 120, and as an example, the first support 120 may be formed on the second body B2 as shown in the drawing.

[0074] The support 110 of the second body B2 supports the rear side of the torso laterally, and the first support base 120 of the second body B2 has a structure that protrudes downward at an angle from the lower part of the side of the support 110 that supports the rear side of the torso so as to support the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction.

[0075] The first support 120 protrudes from the support 110 below the spine of the back of a baby lying on its side (toward the bottom in the drawing) and is positioned between the base and the underside of the baby's spine, thereby providing stable and firm support for the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction. In particular, when the baby tries to turn left in the drawing, the spine is supported by the first support 120 in the space between the base and the support 110, providing firm support for the baby.

[0076] For reference, the first support 120 may be made of a non-slip material.

[0077] As shown in FIG. 6, the present invention may further include a second support base 130 for supporting the baby's spine laterally from above.

[0078] That is, the present invention further includes a second support 130 on one of the two bodies B1 and B2, and as an example, the second support 130 may be formed on the second body B2 as shown in the drawings.

[0079] The second support 130 of the second body B2 has a structure that protrudes in an upward inclined direction from the upper part of the side supporting the rear side of the torso of the support body 110 so as to support the baby's spine from the upper side in the lateral direction.

[0080] This second support part 130 serves to prevent the rear side of the torso from rotating toward the upper side of the second body B2 with a certain degree of force. In other words, if the baby tries to rotate to the left in the drawing, the spine is supported laterally on the upper side by the second support base 130, so the baby can be stably and firmly supported and prevented from rotating.

[0081] Furthermore, the second support 130 and the first support 120 can interchange roles. In the drawing, the baby is lying on its side looking to the left, but to correct the shape of its head, the baby can be placed on its side looking to the right. By alternating between these positions, the sleeping direction can be changed. In this case, if the baby is lying on its side looking to the right, unlike in the drawing, the second body B2 of the present invention is also rotated so that the top and bottom sides are reversed before use. In this case, the second support 130 supports the baby's spine from below in the lateral direction, and the first support 120 supports the baby's spine from above in the lateral direction.

[0082] For reference, the second support 130 may be made of a non-slip material.

[0083] As a result, the sleep aid device according to the present invention is configured with a support part 200 that supports the baby's head and neck around it, so that the head and neck of a baby sleeping on its side can be stably and firmly supported.

[0084] Furthermore, the present invention is configured with a first support base 120 that supports the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction and a second support base 130 that supports the baby's spine from the upper side in the lateral direction, thereby providing stable and firm support for the baby's spine and preventing the baby from rotating.

[0085] In this way, the present invention can realize the most suitable structure for maintaining a baby's side-sleeping position by accurately and reliably supporting the baby's head, neck, and back (spine).

[0086] As described above, the present invention has been described using limited examples and drawings, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is of course possible for a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains to make various modifications and variations within the technical spirit of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the claims set forth below. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] B1: First body B2: Second body 110:Support 120: 1st support stand 130:Second support stand H1: First head g: Retract groove H2: Second head 200: Support part 210: Occipital support stage 220: Posterior neck support step D: Double stage area Z1: Connecting zipper Z2: Zipper closure

Claims

1. a main body including two bodies that support the torso of the infant and are connected to each other at one end thereof, and two heads that are formed at the other end of the two bodies and are cross-stacked to each other to support the head of the infant; a support portion formed on the main body for supporting the baby's head and neck around the support portion.

2. The support portion is 2. The sleep aid device of claim 1, wherein one side of the head includes an occipital support step that is thicker than the other part and protrudes upward so as to support the rear of the baby's head laterally and from below in the lateral direction when the two heads are cross-stacked to support the sides of the baby's head.

3. The sleep aid device according to claim 2 , wherein the head has a recess formed in the center thereof so that a portion of the side of the head can be recessed.

4. One of the two bodies is A support that supports the rear side of the baby's torso in the lateral direction; 3. The sleep aid device of claim 2, further comprising a first support base formed on the support body at a lower portion of the side supporting the rear torso, the first support base protruding in a downward inclined direction to support the baby's spine from the lower side in the lateral direction.

5. The body is 5. The sleep aid device of claim 4, further comprising a second support base formed on the support body at an upper portion of the side supporting the rear portion of the torso, the second support base protruding in an upward inclined direction to support the baby's spine laterally from above.

6. One of the two bodies is a support body that supports the fuselage rear side section in a lateral direction; The support portion is 3. The sleep aid device of claim 2, further comprising a rear neck support step formed to extend from the support to the inside of the head and to be thicker than the head so as to protrude upward, so as to support the rear of the baby's neck laterally and below in the lateral direction.

7. The sleep aid device according to claim 6, wherein the rear neck support section has a shape that can be fitted to the outer shape of the rear neck and has a curved edge.

8. The two heads are cross-stacked to support the baby's head, A part of the rear head support section supports the rear neck support section, forming a double-stage area where the rear head support section and the rear neck support section intersect, The sleep aid device according to claim 6, wherein the double-tiered region has the rear head support section that raises the rear neck support section to bring the rear neck support section into close contact with the rear of the baby's neck.

9. The sleep aid device according to claim 1 , wherein the two bodies are configured such that the connecting portions are attached to and detached from each other by a connecting zipper.

10. Each of the body and the head is 3. The sleep aid device according to claim 2, wherein the sleep aid device has a filling structure filled with a filling material and has a zipper opening / closing portion formed therein to allow the filling material to enter and exit the device.

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