Baby bedding

Abstract

To improve the comfort of infants and toddlers while they sleep. [Solution] The infant bedding comprises a comforter having a longitudinal direction, a mattress having a longitudinal direction, and a connector for connecting the comforter and the mattress. The comforter is placed on top of the mattress so that the longitudinal directions of the comforter and the mattress are aligned, and the comforter and mattress are connected by the connector. Furthermore, when the comforter is moved as far as possible relative to the mattress to one side in the longitudinal direction of the mattress, the mattress extends beyond the comforter on one side.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a futon for infants.

Background Art

[0002] Sleeping is a very important activity for humans. In particular, infants spend most of the day sleeping, so sleep is even more important for infants. At bedtime, a futon (for example, Patent Document 1) is used.

[0003] The futon includes a comforter and a mattress. The user of the futon lies on the mattress. The comforter is placed on the user's body. During sleep, the comforter may move along with the user's movements such as turning over. As a result of the comforter moving, if the comforter covers the face of the sleeping user, the comfort during sleep decreases due to a feeling of breathlessness or the like. Infants move frequently during sleep. Therefore, during sleep, it is easy for the comforter to cover the face of the infant. If the comforter covers the infant's face, the caregiver cannot see the infant's face and feels visually anxious.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] This disclosure has been made in consideration of the above points, and an object thereof is to improve the comfort of an infant during sleep.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A futon for infants according to an embodiment of this disclosure a comforter having a longitudinal direction, and a mattress having a longitudinal direction, and The system includes a connecting device for connecting the comforter and the mattress, The comforter is placed on top of the mattress so that the longitudinal direction of the comforter and the longitudinal direction of the mattress are aligned, and the comforter and mattress are connected by the connector. Furthermore, when the comforter is moved as far as possible relative to the mattress to one side of the mattress in the longitudinal direction, the mattress extends beyond the comforter to that side. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to this disclosure, it is possible to improve the comfort of infants and toddlers while they are sleeping. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a diagram illustrating one embodiment, and is a plan view showing an example of a baby futon. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a side view of the infant bedding shown in Figure 1. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a plan view showing an example of a comforter and a first connecting member included in the infant bedding shown in Figure 1. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a plan view that is an enlarged portion of Figure 3, and shows an example of a loop member included in the first connecting member of Figure 3. [Figure 5] Figure 5 is a plan view showing an example of a mattress and a second connecting member included in the infant bedding shown in Figure 1. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a plan view showing an example of the mattress and second connecting member from the opposite side as shown in Figure 5. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a plan view that is an enlarged portion of Figure 6, and shows an example of a strap member included in the second connecting member of Figure 6. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a plan view that is an enlarged portion of Figure 6, and is a diagram illustrating the method of storing the strap member included in the second connecting member of Figure 6. [Figure 9]FIG. 9 is an enlarged side view of a part of the infant futon of FIG. 2, and is a diagram for explaining one step of the usage method of the loop member of FIG. 4 and the strap member of FIG. 7. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged side view of a part of the infant futon of FIG. 2, and is a diagram for explaining another step of the usage method of the loop member of FIG. 4 and the strap member of FIG. 7. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view showing another example of the futon and the second connecting member of FIG. 5 as viewed from the reverse side. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of a part of the futon and the second connecting member of FIG. 11, and is a diagram for explaining the action of the strap member included in the second connecting member of FIG. 11. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is an enlarged plan view of a part of the futon and the second connecting member of FIG. 11. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a plan view showing a modified example of the covering futon and the first connecting member included in the infant futon of FIG. 1. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an enlarged plan view of a part of the covering futon and the first connecting member of FIG. 14, and is a diagram showing an example of the first strap member included in the first connecting member of FIG. 14. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an enlarged plan view of a part of FIG. 6, and is a diagram showing an example of the second strap member included in the second connecting member of FIG. 6. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is an enlarged side view of a part of the infant futon of FIG. 2, and is a diagram for explaining the connection method of the first strap member of FIG. 15 and the second strap member of FIG. 16. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a plan view showing another modified example of the infant futon. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a side view showing the infant futon of FIG. 18 from another direction.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to the following <1> to <30>.

[0010] <1> A hanging futon having a longitudinal direction, A laying futon having a longitudinal direction, and a connecting tool for connecting the hanging futon and the laying futon, The hanging futon is overlapped on the laying futon such that the longitudinal direction of the hanging futon and the longitudinal direction of the laying futon are aligned, and the hanging futon and the laying futon are connected by the connecting tool. Further, in a state where the hanging futon is relatively moved to the maximum extent to one side in the longitudinal direction of the laying futon with respect to the laying futon, the laying futon extends beyond the hanging futon to the one side, a futon for infants.

[0011] <2> In the state of the maximum relative movement, with the head positioned on the one side and the feet positioned on the other side, the face of an infant lying on the laying futon is not covered by the hanging futon and is exposed, the futon for infants according to <1>.

[0012] <3> In the state of the maximum relative movement, the laying futon extends 20 cm or more beyond the hanging futon to the one side, the futon for infants according to <1> or <2>.

[0013] <4> A hanging futon having a longitudinal direction, A laying futon having a longitudinal direction, and a connecting tool for connecting the hanging futon and the laying futon, The connecting tool includes a pair of first connecting members connected to one of the hanging futon and the laying futon, and a pair of second connecting members connected to the other of the hanging futon and the laying futon, The pair of first connecting members are separated from each other in a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the one side, The pair of second connecting members are separated from each other in a width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the other side, Each first connecting member includes a loop member comprising a pair of loop connecting portions connected to the one, and a loop intermediate portion located between the pair of loop connecting portions and forming a space between it and the one. Each second connecting member includes a strap member that connects to the other and can pass through the space, An infant futon in which the portion of the strap member that passes through the space is fixed to the other part of the strap member, thereby connecting the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

[0014] <5> The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, and a pair of second connecting members connected to the other of the comforter and the mattress. The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of them, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the other, Each first connecting member includes a loop member comprising a pair of loop connecting portions connected to the one, and a loop intermediate portion located between the pair of loop connecting portions and forming a space between it and the one. Each second connecting member includes a strap member that connects to the other and can pass through the space, The portion of the strap member that has passed through the space is fixed to the other part of the strap member, thereby connecting the first connecting member and the second connecting member. <1> ~ <3> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0015] <6> The strap member includes a strap portion that can pass through the space, and an end fixing portion and a base fixing portion attached to the strap portion. The tip fixing portion and the base fixing portion are fixed to each other in a way that allows them to be removed from one another. <4> or <5> The infant bedding described above.

[0016] <7> The aforementioned tip fixing portion and the aforementioned base fixing portion are snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or magnets. <6> The infant bedding described above.

[0017] <8> Each loop connection is connected to the side edge of the comforter. <4> ~ <7> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0018] <9> The strap member includes a strap portion that can pass through the space and a connecting base portion that connects the strap portion to the mattress. The strap portion includes a strap body portion that can pass through the space and an annular portion connected to the strap body portion. The connecting base end includes a pair of base end connecting portions connected to the other, and a base end intermediate portion located between the pair of base end connecting portions and passing through the annular portion. The annular portion is movable between the pair of base end connecting portions along the base end intermediate portion. <4> ~ <8> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0019] <10> A comforter with a long side, A mattress with a long side, The system includes a connecting device for connecting the comforter and the mattress, The connector includes a pair of connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, The pair of connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of them, Each connecting member includes a strap member comprising a connecting base end connected to one of the above, and a strap portion connected to the comforter or mattress by the connecting base end. The connecting base end includes a pair of base end connecting portions connected to one of the above, and a base end intermediate portion located between the pair of base end connecting portions. The strap portion includes an annular portion through which the base intermediate portion passes, and a strap body portion extending from the annular portion. The annular portion is movable between the pair of base-end connecting portions along the base-end intermediate portion, in a baby futon.

[0020] <11> The connector includes a pair of connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, The pair of connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of them, Each connecting member includes a strap member comprising a connecting base end connected to one of the above, and a strap portion connected to the comforter or mattress by the connecting base end. The connecting base end includes a pair of base end connecting portions connected to one of the above, and a base end intermediate portion located between the pair of base end connecting portions. The strap portion includes an annular portion through which the base intermediate portion passes, and a strap body portion extending from the annular portion. The pair of base end connecting portions are located apart in the longitudinal direction of one of them, The annular portion is movable between the pair of base end connecting portions along the base end intermediate portion. <1> ~ <3> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0021] <12> The pair of base end connecting portions are located apart along the longitudinal direction of the mattress. <9> ~ <11> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0022] <13> The base end connection portion on one side in the longitudinal direction of the mattress is located inward in the width direction from the base end connection portion on the other side in the longitudinal direction of the mattress. <10> ~ <11> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0023] <14> The length of the aforementioned strap member is 220 mm or less. <4> ~ <13> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0024] <15> A comforter with a long side, A mattress with a long side, The system includes a connecting device for connecting the comforter and the mattress, The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to the comforter, The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the comforter, The aforementioned comforter includes the comforter itself and the comforter sheet. The aforementioned duvet sheet accommodates the duvet itself, Each first connecting member is connected to the duvet sheet, and is a bedding set for infants.

[0025] <16> A comforter with a long side, A mattress with a long side, The system includes a connecting device for connecting the comforter and the mattress, The connector includes a pair of second connecting members connected to the mattress, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, Each second connecting member is connected to the underside of the mattress, and is a futon for infants.

[0026] <17> The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to the comforter, The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the comforter, The aforementioned comforter includes the comforter itself and the comforter sheet. The aforementioned duvet sheet accommodates the duvet itself, Each first connecting member is connected to the duvet sheet. <1> ~ <14> A baby futon described in any one of the items.

[0027] <18> The connector includes a pair of second connecting members connected to the mattress, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, Each second connecting member is connected to the underside of the mattress. <1> ~ <15> A baby futon described in any one of the items.

[0028] <19> The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to the comforter and a pair of second connecting members connected to the mattress. The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the comforter, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, The first connecting member and the second connecting member are detachably connected to each other. The aforementioned comforter includes the comforter itself and the comforter sheet. The aforementioned duvet sheet accommodates the duvet itself, Each first connecting member is connected to the duvet sheet, Each second connecting member is connected to the underside of the mattress. <1> ~ <14> A baby futon described in any one of the items.

[0029] <20> The aforementioned mattress includes the mattress itself and a mattress sheet. The aforementioned mattress sheet covers the mattress body, Each second connecting member is connected to the mattress body. <16> , <18> and <19> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0030] <21> The aforementioned mattress sheet covers all of the surface and part of the back surface of the mattress body. Each second connecting member is connected to another part of the underside of the mattress body. <20> The infant bedding described above.

[0031] <22> The third distance, which is the length from the other end of the mattress in the longitudinal direction of the other part to the connection position of the strap member, is 0 mm or more and 100 mm or less, and the fourth distance, which is the length from the end of the mattress in the width direction of the other part to the connection position of the strap member, is 0 mm or more and 100 mm or less. <21> The infant bedding described above.

[0032] <23> The first distance, which is the length from the connection position of the first connecting member in the longitudinal direction of the comforter to one end of the comforter, is shorter than the second distance, which is the length from the connection position of the second connecting member in the longitudinal direction of the mattress to one end of the mattress. <4> ~ <9> and <19> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0033] <24> The second connecting member is connected to the other side of the center of the mattress in the longitudinal direction. <4> ~ <9> , <16> , <18> , <19> ~ <21> and <23> The infant bedding described above.

[0034] <25> The difference between the first distance and the second distance is 20 cm or more. <23> The infant bedding described above.

[0035] <26> The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to the comforter and a pair of second connecting members connected to the mattress. The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the comforter, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, The first connecting member includes a first strap member connected to the comforter, The second connecting member includes a second strap member connected to the mattress, The first strap member includes a first strap portion extending from the comforter and a first fixing portion attached to the first strap portion. The second strap member includes a second strap portion extending from the mattress and a second fixing portion attached to the second strap portion. The first fixing part and the second fixing part are detachably connected to each other. <1> ~ <3> Baby bedding as described in any of the following:

[0036] <27> The first and second fixing parts are snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or magnets. <26> The infant bedding described above.

[0037] <28> The length of the first strap member is 220 mm or less. The length of the second strap member is 220 mm or less. <26> or <27> The infant bedding described above.

[0038] <29> The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of the comforter and the mattress, Each first connecting member includes a clip member for gripping the other of the comforter and the mattress. <1> ~ <3> A baby futon described in any one of the items.

[0039] <30> The connector includes a sheet member that connects to the comforter and covers a portion of the comforter. The comforter and the connector form a storage space between the sheet member and the comforter that accommodates the other side of the mattress in the longitudinal direction. The aforementioned storage space is open to one side of the comforter in the longitudinal direction. <1> ~ <3> Baby bedding as described in any of the following.

[0040] An embodiment of this disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, for the sake of illustration and ease of understanding, the scale and aspect ratios of the drawings attached to this specification have been appropriately altered and exaggerated from those of the actual objects. Some components shown in some drawings may be omitted in others. The scale and aspect ratios of the drawings may also differ.

[0041] Furthermore, terms used in this specification to specify shapes, geometric conditions, and their degrees, such as "parallel," "orthogonal," and "identical," as well as values ​​for lengths and angles, shall not be strictly interpreted, but shall be interpreted to include a range that allows for the expectation of similar functionality.

[0042] To clarify the directional relationships between drawings, some drawings use arrows with common symbols to indicate common directions D11-D13 and D21-D23. The tip of the arrow represents the first side (one side) of each direction. The opposite side of the arrow represents the second side (the other side) of each direction. Arrows pointing towards the viewer from the drawing plane in a direction perpendicular to the drawing plane are indicated by a symbol with a dot inside a circle, as shown in Figure 1, for example. Arrows pointing away from the drawing plane in a direction perpendicular to the drawing plane are indicated by a symbol with an "x" inside a circle, as shown in Figure 2, for example.

[0043] As an example, as shown in Figures 1 and 2, the infant bedding 1 of this embodiment includes a comforter 10, a mattress 20, and a connector 30. The connector 30 connects the comforter 10 and the mattress 20. The infant bedding 1 is used for the sleep and rest of infants.

[0044] The comforter body 15 is plate-shaped and includes a pair of main surfaces. The comforter 10 has a longitudinal direction D11. The comforter 10 has a rectangular shape with a long side along the longitudinal direction D11. The pair of main surfaces of the comforter 10 face each other. The pair of main surfaces are connected along their long sides and short sides. The distance between the pair of surfaces, i.e., the thickness of the comforter 10, does not have to be constant. The comforter 10 is flexible. The long side of the pair of surfaces of the comforter 10 is between 65 cm and 125 cm in length. The short side of the pair of surfaces of the comforter 10 is between 55 cm and 100 cm in length.

[0045] The width direction D12 of the comforter 10 is perpendicular to the thickness direction D13 of the comforter 10 and is identified as the direction in which the comforter 10 has the shortest length. The longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 is perpendicular to both the thickness direction D13 and the width direction D12 of the comforter 10.

[0046] The mattress 20 is plate-shaped and includes a pair of main surfaces. The pair of main surfaces includes a front surface 23 and a back surface 24. The front surface faces the comforter 10. The back surface 24 faces away from the comforter 10 in the thickness direction D23. The pair of main surfaces of the mattress 20 face each other in the thickness direction D23. The pair of main surfaces are connected along their long sides and short sides. The distance between the pair of surfaces, i.e., the thickness of the mattress 20, does not have to be constant. The mattress 20 is flexible. Furthermore, the mattress 20 may be elastic. The mattress 20 has a length of 75 cm or more and 125 cm or less in the longitudinal direction D21. The mattress 20 has a width of 40 cm or more and 75 cm or less in the width direction D22, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21.

[0047] The width direction D22 of the mattress 20 is perpendicular to the thickness direction D23 of the mattress 20 and is identified as the direction in which the length of the mattress 20 is shortest. The longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 is perpendicular to both the thickness direction D23 and the width direction D22 of the mattress 20.

[0048] As shown in Figure 1, when an infant sleeps on the infant futon 1, the infant lies on the mattress 20 with its head on one side of the mattress's longitudinal direction D21 and its feet on the other side. The torso of the infant sleeping on the mattress is covered by the comforter 10. Typically, the comforter 10 is placed on the mattress 20 and the infant so that the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 aligns with the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20.

[0049] The connector 30 connects the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 when the comforter 10 is placed on top of the mattress with the long sides 11 of the comforter 10 and the long sides 21 of the mattress 20 aligned. The comforter 10 and the mattress 20 may be detachably connected by the connector 30. The connector 30 is connected to at least one of the comforter 10 and the mattress 20.

[0050] The phrase "the long sides 11 of the comforter 10 and the long sides 21 of the mattress 20 are aligned" is not limited to the long sides 11 of the comforter 10 and the long sides 21 of the mattress 20 being parallel in a strict sense.

[0051] When the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30, the comforter 10 can move somewhat relative to the mattress 20 along the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. The range of relative movement is limited by the connector 30. Because the relative movement is limited by the connector 30, when the comforter 10 is moved to its maximum relative position to one side in the longitudinal direction D21, the mattress 20 extends beyond the comforter 10 to one side. Therefore, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head on one side and their feet on the other, the infant's head is exposed and not covered by the comforter 10. The infant's comfort can be improved by exposing the face (especially the mouth and nose) of the head and not being covered by the comforter 10. The caregiver can understand the infant's condition by observing the infant's face. The caregiver gains a sense of visual reassurance because the infant's face is not covered by the comforter 10.

[0052] When the comforter 10 is moved to its maximum relative position to one side in the longitudinal direction D21, the face of an infant lying on the mattress 20 with their head on one side and their feet on the other may be exposed and not covered by the comforter 10. Exposing the face can improve the comfort of the infant. In addition, the caregiver can gain a sense of visual reassurance.

[0053] When the comforter 10 is moved to its maximum relative position to one side in the longitudinal direction D21, the mattress 20 may extend 20 cm or more beyond the comforter 10 to one side. Since the length from the top of an infant's head to their chin is 20 cm or less, when an infant lies on the mattress 20 with their head on one side and their feet on the other, their face will not be covered by the comforter 10 and will be exposed. This improves the comfort of the infant. In addition, the caregiver will gain a sense of visual reassurance.

[0054] The infant bedding 1 of this embodiment will be described in more detail below with reference to the specific example shown in the drawings.

[0055] As shown in Figure 3, the comforter 10 may include a comforter body 15 and a comforter sheet 16 that accommodates the comforter body 15. The entire comforter body 15 may be covered by the comforter sheet 16. The comforter sheet 16 forms the surface of the comforter 10.

[0056] The comforter body 15 is plate-shaped and includes a pair of main surfaces. The comforter body 15 has a rectangular shape with a long side along the longitudinal direction D11. The pair of main surfaces of the comforter body 15 face each other in the thickness direction D13. The pair of main surfaces are connected along their long sides and short sides. The distance between the pair of surfaces, i.e., the thickness of the comforter body 15, does not have to be constant. The pair of main surfaces of the comforter body 15 are parallel to the pair of main surfaces of the comforter 10. The comforter body 15 is flexible.

[0057] The comforter body 15 includes a comforter cover 15a and comforter filling 15b. The comforter cover 15a is bag-shaped. The bag-shaped comforter cover 15a has a cavity capable of accommodating the comforter filling 15b. The comforter cover 15a has a pair of main surfaces that constitute a pair of main surfaces of the comforter body 15. The comforter filling 15b can move freely inside the comforter cover 15a. Therefore, the comforter body 15 is easily deformed. The comforter cover 15a is formed by sewing together a cloth made of, for example, cotton or a synthetic fiber such as polyester. The comforter filling 15b may be cotton, synthetic fiber, down, wool, etc. The comforter cover 15a may be quilted. Therefore, by sewing the comforter cover 15a, the comforter filling 15b is divided and less likely to shift.

[0058] The duvet cover 16 is bag-shaped and accommodates the duvet body 15. The duvet cover 16 has an opening that allows the duvet body 15 to be inserted and removed. The duvet cover 16 accommodates the duvet body 15 in a removable manner. The duvet cover 16 may be formed by sewing three sides of a pair of rectangular pieces of fabric. The remaining unsewn side may form the opening. The opening is openable and closable. The means for opening and closing the opening of the duvet cover 16 is not particularly limited. For example, the means for opening and closing the opening may be a fastener. The material of the fastener may be resin or metal.

[0059] As shown in Figure 5, the mattress 20 may include a mattress body 25 and a mattress sheet 26 that covers the mattress body 25. The mattress sheet 26 may cover the entire mattress body 25. The mattress sheet 26 may cover only a part of the mattress body 25.

[0060] The mattress body 25 is plate-shaped and includes a pair of main surfaces. The pair of main surfaces includes a front surface 28 and a back surface 29. The pair of main surfaces of the mattress body 25 face each other in the thickness direction D23. The front surface 28 faces the front surface side of the mattress 20 in the thickness direction D23. The back surface 29 faces the back surface side of the mattress 20 in the thickness direction D23. The pair of main surfaces are connected along their long sides and short sides. The distance between the pair of surfaces, i.e., the thickness of the mattress body 25, does not have to be constant. The pair of main surfaces of the mattress body 25 are parallel to the pair of main surfaces of the mattress 20. The comforter body 15 is flexible.

[0061] The mattress body 25 includes a mattress cover 25a and mattress filling 25b. The mattress cover 25a is bag-shaped. The bag-shaped mattress cover 25a has a cavity capable of accommodating the mattress filling 25b. The mattress cover 25a has a pair of main surfaces that constitute a pair of main surfaces of the mattress body 25.

[0062] The mattress cover 25a is formed by sewing together, for example, cotton or a fabric of synthetic fibers such as polyester. The mattress cover 25a may also be made of a mesh-like fabric. The mattress cover 25a may be openable and closable. The mattress filling 25b may be removable from the mattress cover 25a. The mattress filling 25b may contain cotton, synthetic fibers, down, wool, or sponge. The mattress filling 25b may also contain structures formed by solidifying fibers into a single unit. The mattress filling may contain one, two, three, or four or more structures.

[0063] The fitted sheet 26 covers the fitted sheet 25 in accordance with its shape. The fitted sheet 26 is removable from the fitted sheet 25. The fitted sheet 26 has an opening 27 through which the fitted sheet 25 passes when it is removed from the fitted sheet 25. The fitted sheet may include elastic that extends along the opening 27. The shape of the opening 27 may be deformed by the stretching and contracting of the elastic. The fitted sheet 26 may cover all of the surface 28 and part 29a of the back surface 29 of the fitted sheet 26. The part 29a of the back surface 29 of the fitted sheet 26 that is covered may be the peripheral edge of the back surface 29 of the fitted sheet 25. The other part 29b of the back surface 29 of the fitted sheet 25 may include the center of the back surface 29 of the fitted sheet 25. The other part 29b of the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25 may be surrounded by the opening 27 of the mattress sheet 26. In this example, the back surface 24 of the mattress 20 is composed of the mattress sheet 26 that covers a part 29a of the mattress body 25 and the other part 29b of the mattress body 25.

[0064] The mattress 20 may further include at least one of a waterproof sheet and a quilted pad. The waterproof sheet and quilted pad are formed in sheet form. The waterproof sheet and quilted pad are placed on top of the mattress body 25 and together with the mattress body 25 are covered by the mattress sheet. The waterproof sheet is impermeable to moisture and protects the mattress body from urine and vomit. The quilted pad absorbs the baby's sweat and prevents stuffiness.

[0065] The infant bedding 1 may include a pillow 90, as shown by the dashed line in Figure 1. The pillow 90 is placed on one side of the mattress 20. When the infant sleeps, their head is positioned on the pillow 90. The pillow 90 supports the infant's head, allowing them to sleep comfortably.

[0066] Next, a specific example of a connecting device 30 used in a baby futon 1 will be described.

[0067] The connector 30 may include a pair of first connecting members 31 and a pair of second connecting members 32. The pair of first connecting members 31 connect to the comforter 10. The pair of first connecting members may also connect to the comforter sheet 16. The pair of second connecting members 32 connect to the mattress 20. The pair of second connecting members 32 may also connect to the underside 24 of the mattress 20. The pair of second connecting members 32 may also connect to the mattress body 25. The pair of second connecting members 32 may also connect to the underside 29 of the mattress body 25. The pair of second connecting members 32 may also connect to other parts 29b of the underside 29 of the mattress body 25 that are not covered by the mattress sheet. Therefore, the second connecting members 32 can extend from the mattress 20 without getting caught on the mattress sheet 26. Thus, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 is stable. Thus, the comfort of infants can be improved.

[0068] In the specific example shown in Figure 3, the pair of first connecting members 31 are positioned apart from each other in the width direction D12, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10. The pair of second connecting members 32 are positioned apart from each other in the width direction D22, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. The first connecting members 31 are detachably connected to the second connecting members 32. By each first connecting member 31 being connected to another second connecting member 32, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected on both sides in the width directions D12 and D22. When the pair of first connecting members 31 and the pair of second connecting members 32 are connected, the comforter 10 overlaps the mattress 20, and the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 and the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress are aligned. When the pair of first connecting members 31 and the pair of second connecting members 32 are connected, the comforter 10 overlaps the mattress 20, and the width direction D12 of the comforter 10 aligns with the width direction D22 of the mattress.

[0069] The first distance L1, which is the length from the connection point of the pair of first connecting members 31 in the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 to one end 10a (the edge in the illustrated example) of the comforter 10, is shorter than the second distance L2, which is the length from the connection point of the second connecting member 32 in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 to one end 20a (the edge in the illustrated example) of the mattress 20. Therefore, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by connecting the pair of first connecting members 31 and the pair of second connecting members 32, the mattress 20 extends further than the comforter 10 on one side in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. That is, one end of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21 is located on one side in the longitudinal directions D11,D21 than one end of the comforter 10 in the longitudinal direction D11. Therefore, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head on one side of the mattress 20's longitudinal direction D21 and their feet on the other side, the infant's face is not covered by the blanket 10 and remains exposed. Thus, the infant's comfort can be improved. In addition, the caregiver can observe the infant sleeping on the mattress 1, providing a sense of visual reassurance.

[0070] The difference between the first distance L1 and the second distance L2 may be 20 cm or more. Therefore, since the length from the top of an infant's head to their chin is 20 cm or less, when an infant lies on the mattress 20 with their head on one side of the long side D21 of the mattress 20 and their feet on the other side, their face will not be covered by the blanket 10 and will be exposed. Thus, the comfort of the infant can be improved. In addition, the caregiver will gain a sense of visual reassurance.

[0071] There is no specific upper limit set for the difference between the first distance L1 and the second distance L2. The difference between the first distance L1 and the second distance L2 may be 40 cm or less in order to prevent the infant futon 1 from becoming too large.

[0072] In the specific example shown in Figure 5, the second connecting member 32 is connected to the other side of the center of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. That is, the second distance L2 is longer than half the length of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. Therefore, even when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected, the infant sleeping on the mattress 20 can be easily removed from the infant bedding 1 by lifting the comforter 10. Also, regardless of which orientation the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 and the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 are aligned when connected, the mattress 20 extends beyond the comforter 10 on one side in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. That is, regardless of which orientation the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected in, the infant's face will be exposed. Therefore, even if the orientation of the comforter 10 relative to the mattress 20 is incorrect, it is possible to prevent the comforter 10 from covering the infant's face.

[0073] In the example shown in Figure 3, each first connecting member includes a loop member 40. The loop member 40 is connected to the comforter 10. The loop member 40 may also be connected to the side edge 13 of the comforter 10. The loop member 40 may also be connected to the comforter sheet 16. The loop member 40 forms a space (pass-through opening) 45. In the specific example shown in Figure 4, the loop member 40 includes a pair of loop connecting portions 41 and a loop intermediate portion 42.

[0074] A pair of loop connectors 41 are connected to the comforter 10. Each loop connector 41 may also be connected to the comforter sheet 16. Each loop connector 41 may also be connected to the side edge 13 of the comforter 10. That is, the pair of loop connectors 41 may be spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10. The method of connecting each loop connector 41 to the comforter 10 is not particularly limited. Each loop connector 41 may be connected to the comforter 10 by sewing or by adhesive. According to the specific example shown in Figure 4, each loop connector 41 is sandwiched between a pair of fabrics forming the comforter sheet 16 and sewn to connect to the comforter sheet 16.

[0075] The intermediate loop portion 42 is located between the pair of loop connecting portions 41. The intermediate loop portion 42 forms a space (pass-through opening) 45 between itself and the comforter 10. The intermediate loop portion 42 is separated from the comforter 10. The length of the intermediate loop portion 42 is longer than the length between the pair of loop connecting portions 41 in the comforter 10.

[0076] The pair of loop connecting portions 41 and loop intermediate portions 42 may be formed integrally. The pair of loop connecting portions 41 and loop intermediate portions 42 may be in the form of a single string or a single belt. The pair of loop connecting portions 41 and loop intermediate portions 42 may be formed from a single piece of fabric material. The fabric material forming the pair of loop connecting portions 41 and loop intermediate portions 42 may include cotton, synthetic fibers such as polyester, wool, or linen.

[0077] As shown in the example in Figure 5, each second connecting member 32 includes a strap member 50. The strap member 50 is connected to the mattress 20. The strap member 50 may also be connected to the underside 24 of the mattress 20. The strap member 50 may also be connected to the mattress body 25. By connecting the strap member 50 to the mattress body 25, the strap member 50 can be stored between the mattress body 25 and the mattress sheet 26, as shown in the specific example in Figure 8. For example, when the comforter 10 is not used, the strap member 50 can be prevented from getting in the way.

[0078] As shown in Figure 6, the strap member 50 may be connected to the other part 29b of the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25 that is not covered by the mattress sheet 26. The strap member 50 is passable through the space 45. The portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 may be fixed to another part of the strap member 50, for example, the portion of the strap member 50 that has not passed through the space 45. The portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 may be detachably fixed to another part of the strap member 50. By fixing the portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 to another part of the strap member 50, the tip of the strap member 50 forms a loop (annular portion). The loop middle portion 42 passes through the loop (annular portion) formed at the tip of the strap member 50.

[0079] When the strap member 50 is connected to another part 29b of the underside 29 of the mattress body 25, the third distance L3, which is the length from the other end of the other part 29b in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 to the connection position of the strap member 50, may be 0 mm or more and 100 mm or less. The third distance L3 is the shortest distance along the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 between the end of the other part 29b and the connection position of the strap member 50. Furthermore, the fourth distance L4, which is the length from the end of the other part 29b in the width direction D22 of the mattress 20 to the connection position of the strap member 50, may be 0 mm or more and 100 mm or less. The fourth distance L4 is the shortest distance along the width direction D22 of the mattress 20 between the end of the other part 29b and the connection position of the strap member 50. By setting the connection position of the strap member 50 on the other part 29b, the strap member 50 can be shortened. Therefore, the cost of the strap member 50 can be reduced. Furthermore, the strap member 50 does not get in the way when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are not connected.

[0080] The length of the strap member 50 may be 220 mm or less. Setting an upper limit on the length of the strap member 50 can prevent it from wrapping around the body of an infant. The length of the strap member 50 is set in accordance with the Toy Safety Standard (ST standard). Although the infant futon 1 is not a toy, the ST standard is applied as it is an item used by infants. Toy Safety Standard ST-2016 4.11.2.1a sets a standard that the length of the cord in toys intended for children under 18 months of age should not exceed 220 mm. The length of the strap member 50 is measured in accordance with Toy Safety Standard ST-2016 5.11.2.1. Specifically, the mattress 20 is fixed, a force of 25 ± 2 N is applied to the tip of the strap member 50, and the length from the connection point to the tip of the strap member 50 is measured with an accuracy of ± 1 mm.

[0081] The strap member 50 may include a strap portion 51 that can pass through the space 45. The strap portion 51 may be in the shape of a string or a belt. The strap portion 51 may be made of a fabric material. The fabric material forming the strap portion 51 may be the same as the fabric material forming the loop connection portion 41 and the loop intermediate portion 42. The fabric material forming the strap portion 51 may include cotton, a synthetic fiber such as polyester, wool, or linen.

[0082] As shown in Figure 7, the strap member 50 may include an end fixing portion 54a and a base fixing portion 54b attached to the strap portion 51. The end fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b are detachably fixed to each other. The end fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b may be snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or magnets. With such an end fixing portion 54a and base fixing portion 54b, the portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 can be stably and easily fixed to the portion of the strap member 50 that has not passed through the space 45, with a simple configuration.

[0083] The loop member 40 and the strap member 50 are detachably connected. As shown in Figure 9, the strap member 50 is passed through the space 45, and as shown in Figure 10, the portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 is fixed to the other portion of the strap member (the portion of the strap member before it passes through the space 45), thereby connecting the loop member 40 and the strap member 50.

[0084] In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 10, the strap portion 51 is passed through the space 45, and the space 45 is positioned between the tip fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b, thereby fixing the tip fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b. In this example, a ring-shaped portion (annular portion) is formed at the tip of the strap member 50. The loop intermediate portion 42 passes through the ring-shaped portion (annular portion) formed at the tip of the strap member 50. Therefore, by fixing the tip fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b, the loop member 40 and the strap member are connected, and the loop member 40 and the strap member can be easily connected.

[0085] However, the method of fixing the strap member 50 is not particularly limited. For example, the strap portion 51 may be passed through the space 45 and the portion of the strap portion 51 that has passed through the space 45 may be tied to another part of the strap portion 51 to secure it.

[0086] As shown in Figure 11, the strap member 50 may further include a connecting base end 55. The connecting base end 55 connects the strap portion 51 to the mattress 20. As shown in Figure 12, in an example where the strap member 50 includes a connecting base end 55, the strap portion 51 includes a strap body portion 52 and an annular portion 53.

[0087] The strap body portion 52 is passable through the space 45. The strap body portion 52 may be in the form of a string or a belt. The end fixing portion 54a and the base fixing portion 54b are attached to the strap body portion 52. The annular portion 53 is connected to the strap body portion 52. The annular portion 53 is formed in an annular shape. The annular portion 53 and the strap body portion 52 may be formed integrally.

[0088] The connecting base portion 55 includes a pair of base connecting portions 56 and a base intermediate portion 57. The pair of base connecting portions 56 connect to the mattress 20. The pair of base connecting portions 56 may also connect to the back surface 24 of the mattress 20. The pair of base connecting portions 56 may also connect to the mattress body 25. The pair of base connecting portions 56 may also connect to the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25. The pair of base connecting portions 56 may also connect to other parts 29b of the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25 that are not covered by the mattress sheet 26. The base intermediate portion 57 is located between the pair of base connecting portions 56. The base intermediate portion 57 is not connected to the mattress 20. The base intermediate portion 57 passes through the annular portion 53. As shown in Figure 12, the annular portion 53 is movable between the pair of base connecting portions along the base intermediate portion. The strap portion 51 is movable within a certain range relative to the mattress 20 along the connecting base end portion 55.

[0089] The pair of base end connectors 56 and base end intermediate parts 57 may be formed integrally. The pair of base end connectors 56 and base end intermediate parts 57 may be in the form of a single string or a single belt. The pair of base end connectors 56 and base end intermediate parts 57 may be formed from a single piece of fabric material. The fabric material forming the pair of base end connectors 56 and base end intermediate parts 57 may include cotton, synthetic fibers such as polyester, wool, or hemp.

[0090] Therefore, because the strap member 50 includes the strap portion 51 and the connecting base end portion 55, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30, the comforter 10 can move relative to the mattress 20 within a certain range together with the strap portion 51. Thus, the comforter 10 can move in accordance with the body movements of the infant sleeping on the mattress 20. Consequently, the infant's movements are not excessively restricted, and their comfort can be improved.

[0091] The pair of base-end connectors 56 may be positioned apart in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. Therefore, the comforter 10 can move relative to the mattress 20 within a certain range in the longitudinal direction D21. Thus, infants are not excessively restricted in their movement, and their comfort can be improved.

[0092] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 13, the base end connection portion 56 on one side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21 may be located inward in the width direction D22 compared to the base end connection portion 56 on the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. Here, "inward" refers to the side closer to the center of the mattress 20 in the width direction D22. "Outward" refers to the side further away from the center of the mattress 20 in the width direction D22. Therefore, when the comforter 10 and mattress 20 are connected, the comforter 10 can easily move to the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. As a result, the infant's head can be more easily exposed from the comforter 10, thus improving the infant's comfort. In addition, the guardian can gain a visual sense of security.

[0093] According to the specific example of this embodiment described above, the infant bedding 1 includes a comforter 10 having a longitudinal direction D11, a mattress 20 having a longitudinal direction D21, and a connector 30 connecting the comforter 10 and the mattress 20. The connector 30 includes a pair of first connecting members 31 connected to the comforter 10 and a pair of second connecting members 32 connected to the mattress 20. The pair of first connecting members 31 are located apart from each other in the width direction D12 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10. The pair of second connecting members 32 are located apart from each other in the width direction D22 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. Each first connecting member 31 includes a loop member 40 which includes a pair of loop connecting parts 41 connected to the comforter 10 and a loop intermediate part 42 located between the pair of loop connecting parts 41 and forming a space 45 between it and the comforter 10. Each second connecting member 32 includes a strap member 50 that connects to the mattress 20 and can pass through the space 45. The portion of the strap member 50 that passes through the space (pass-through opening) 45 is fixed to the other part of the strap member 50, thereby connecting the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32.

[0094] The connecting device 30 connects the comforter 10 and the mattress 20, restricting the relative movement of the comforter 10 relative to the mattress 20. Even if the infant moves on the mattress 20 while sleeping, the comforter 10 is prevented from moving significantly over the infant, and the infant's face remains exposed and not covered by the comforter 10 while sleeping on the infant bedding 1. Therefore, the comfort of the infant sleeping with the comforter 10 can be improved. Parents can also gain a sense of visual reassurance because the infant's face is not covered by the comforter 10.

[0095] Since there is a pair of first connecting members 31 and second connecting members 32, the comforter 10 and mattress 20 are connected at two points. Therefore, the connection is stable, and the relative movement of the comforter 10 relative to the mattress 20 is easily restricted. On the other hand, since the pair of first connecting members 31 and the pair of second connecting members 32 are separated from each other in the width directions D12 and D22, respectively, infants are not excessively restricted in their movement between the pair of connecting parts of the first connecting members 31 and the second connecting members 32. Therefore, infants can sleep comfortably without their movement being excessively hindered.

[0096] As described above, according to a specific example of this embodiment, the relative movement of the comforter 10 to the mattress 20 can be effectively limited without excessively restricting the movement of the infant on the comforter 10, thereby exposing the infant's face. Therefore, the infant bedding 1 according to this embodiment can improve the comfort of the infant during sleep.

[0097] Furthermore, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by passing the strap member 50 through the space 45 formed by the loop member 40 and fixing it to the portion of the strap member that does not pass through the space 45. Therefore, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 can be connected without requiring any special skills. Because the loop member 40 and the strap member 50 have a simple structure, parents do not need to worry even if infants touch them.

[0098] Although this embodiment has been described above with reference to specific examples, the above-mentioned examples are not intended to limit this to one embodiment. The above-described embodiment can be implemented in various other examples, and various omissions, substitutions, modifications, and additions can be made without departing from its essence.

[0099] An example of modification will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following explanation and the drawings used therein, parts that can be configured in the same way as in the specific example described above will be given the same reference numerals as those used for the corresponding parts in the specific example described above, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0100] First, a first modified example will be described with reference to Figures 5, 6 and 14-17. The first modified example differs from the specific example of the embodiment described above in that each first connecting member 31 includes a first strap member 60 instead of a loop member 40, and each second connecting member includes a second strap member. The first modified example can be configured in the same way as the specific example of the embodiment described above in other respects. Hereafter, in the description and drawings of the first modified example, parts that can be configured in the same way as the specific example of the embodiment described above will be given the same reference numerals as those used for the corresponding parts in the specific example of the embodiment described above, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0101] As shown in Figure 14, each first connecting member 31 includes a first strap member 60. The first strap member 60 is connected to the comforter 10. The first strap member 60 may also be connected to the side edge 13 of the comforter 10. The first strap member 60 may also be connected to the comforter sheet 16.

[0102] The length of the first strap member 60 may be the same as that of the strap member 50 described above. Therefore, the first strap member 60 can be prevented from wrapping around the body of an infant.

[0103] As shown in Figure 15, the first strap member 60 includes a first strap portion 61 formed in the shape of a string and a first fixing portion 64 attached to the first strap portion 61. The first strap portion 61 extends from the comforter 10. The first fixing portion 64 may be attached to the end of the first strap portion 61.

[0104] The first strap portion 61 of the first strap member 60 may be in the shape of a string or a belt. The strap portion 61 may be made of a fabric material. The fabric material forming the strap portion 61 may be the same as the fabric material forming the strap portion 51 described above.

[0105] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, each second connecting member 32 includes a second strap member 70. The second strap member 70 is connected to the mattress 20. The second strap member 70 may also be connected to the underside 24 of the mattress 20. The second strap member 70 may also be connected to the mattress body 25. The second strap member 70 may also be connected to another part 29b of the underside 29 of the mattress body 25.

[0106] The length of the second strap member 70 may be the same as that of the strap member 50 described above. Therefore, the second strap member 70 can be prevented from wrapping around the body of an infant.

[0107] As shown in Figure 16, the second strap member 70 includes a second strap portion 71 formed in the shape of a string and a second fixing portion 74 attached to the second strap portion 71. The second strap portion 71 extends from the comforter 10. The second fixing portion 74 may be attached to the end of the second strap portion 71.

[0108] The first fixing part 64 and the second fixing part 74 are fixed to each other in a removable manner. The first fixing part 64 and the second fixing part 74 may be, for example, snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or magnets. The first fixing part 64 and the second fixing part 74 are optional.

[0109] The first strap member 60 and the second strap member 70 are detachably connected. The connection of the first strap member 60 and the second strap member 70 connects the comforter 10 and the mattress 20. The method of connecting the first strap member 60 and the second strap member 70 is not particularly limited. For example, as shown in Figure 17, the first strap member 60 and the second strap member 70 can be connected by fixing the first fixing part 64 and the second fixing part 74. Alternatively, the first strap member 60 and the second strap member 70 may be connected by tying together the first strap part 61 and the second strap part 71.

[0110] In the examples shown in Figures 14 and 15, the first strap member 60 may be configured in the same manner as the strap member 50 described above. The first strap member 60 may also include a connecting base end 55 and a strap portion 51, similar to the strap member 50. The connecting base end 55 of the first strap member 60 is connected to the comforter 10. The strap portion 51 of the first strap member 60 is connected to the comforter 10 by the connecting base end 55 of the first strap member 60.

[0111] The connecting base end 55 of the first strap member 60 may include a pair of base end connecting portions 56 connected to the comforter 10, and a base end intermediate portion 57 located between the pair of base end connecting portions 56. The strap portion 51 of the first strap member 60 may include an annular portion 53 through which the base end intermediate portion 57 passes, and a strap body portion 52 extending from the annular portion 53. The annular portion 53 is movable along the base end intermediate portion 57 between the pair of base end connecting portions 56.

[0112] The second strap member 70, used in conjunction with the first strap member 60 shown in Figures 14 and 15, may be configured similarly to the strap member 50 described above. The second strap member 70 may also include a connecting base end 55 and a strap portion 51, similar to the strap member 50. The connecting base end 55 of the second strap member 70 is connected to the mattress 20. The strap portion 51 of the second strap member 70 is connected to the mattress 20 by the connecting base end 55 of the second strap member 70.

[0113] The connecting base end 55 of the second strap member 70 may include a pair of base end connecting portions 56 connected to the mattress 20, and a base end intermediate portion 57 located between the pair of base end connecting portions 56. The strap portion 51 of the second strap member 70 may include an annular portion 53 through which the base end intermediate portion 57 passes, and a strap body portion 52 extending from the annular portion 53. The annular portion 53 is movable along the base end intermediate portion 57 between the pair of base end connecting portions 56.

[0114] Next, a second variation will be described. In the description of the second variation below, parts that can be constructed in the same way as in the above-described example will be given the same reference numerals as those used for the corresponding parts in the above-described example, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0115] In the specific example described above, the connector 30 included a first connecting member 31 connected to the comforter 10 and a second connecting member 32 connected to the mattress 20. The comforter 10 and the mattress 20 were connected by connecting the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 to each other. However, the example is not limited to this. The connector 30 may include only a pair of first connecting members 31 located apart in the width direction D12 of the comforter 10, or a pair of second connecting members 32 located apart in the width direction D22 of the mattress 20.

[0116] Each first connecting member 31 connected to the comforter 10 may be capable of gripping the mattress 20. Each first connecting member 31 may include a clip member for gripping the mattress 20. Each first connecting member 31 may include a strap member for holding the clip member. The strap member of the first connecting member 31 in this modified example can be configured in the same way as the strap member 50 described above. For example, the strap member of the first connecting member 31 in this modified example may include a strap portion 51, or it may include a connecting base end 55 and a strap portion 51. The clip member may be attached to the strap portion 51. In this modified example in which the first connecting member 31 connected to the comforter 10 is capable of gripping the mattress 20, the second connecting member 32 may be omitted.

[0117] Each second connecting member 32 connected to the mattress 20 may also be connectable to the comforter 10. Each second connecting member 32 may include a clip member for gripping the comforter 10. Each second connecting member 32 may include a strap member for holding the clip member. The strap member of the second connecting member 32 in this modified example can be configured in the same way as the strap member 50 described above. For example, the strap member of the second connecting member 32 in this modified example may include a strap portion 51, or it may include a connecting base end 55 and a strap portion 51. The clip member may be attached to the strap portion 51. In this modified example in which the second connecting member 32 connected to the mattress 20 can grip the comforter 10, the first connecting member 31 may be omitted.

[0118] The second modification also yields the same effects as the specific example described above. Specifically, the connecting member 30 restricts the movement of the comforter 10 to one side in the longitudinal direction D11 relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head on one side in the longitudinal direction D21 and their feet on the other side, their face is not covered by the comforter 10 and remains exposed. Thus, the infant can sleep comfortably. In addition, the caregiver gains a sense of visual reassurance.

[0119] Next, a third modified example will be described with reference to Figures 18 and 19. In the following description and drawings of the third modified example, parts that can be configured in the same way as in the above-described example will be given the same reference numerals as those used for the corresponding parts in the above-described example, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0120] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, the connector 30 includes a sheet member 33. The sheet member 33 connects to the comforter 10 and covers a portion of the comforter 10. The comforter 10 and the sheet member 33 form a storage space 34 between them. The storage space 34 opens on one side of the comforter 10 in the longitudinal direction D11. The storage space 34 is closed on the other side of the comforter 10 in the longitudinal direction D11. It may also be closed on both sides of the comforter 10 in the width direction D12. The storage space 34 accommodates the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. The comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected when the mattress 20 is accommodated in the storage space 34.

[0121] With the mattress 20 stored in the storage space 34, even if one attempts to move the comforter 10 relative to one side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21, the mattress 20 remains in the storage space 34 and the comforter 10 cannot be moved relative to it. Therefore, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head positioned on one side of the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 and their feet on the other side, their face is not covered by the comforter 10 and remains exposed. Thus, the infant can sleep comfortably. In addition, the caregiver gains a sense of visual security. Furthermore, according to this modified example, it is possible to make it more difficult for the infant on the mattress 20 to come into contact with the connecting device 30, thereby further improving comfort during sleep.

[0122] The sheet member 33 may cover a portion of either one of the pair of surfaces of the comforter 10. The sheet member 33 may be sewn onto the comforter 10. The sheet member 33 may be formed from a rectangular piece of fabric.

[0123] Next, a fourth variation will be described. In the following description of the second variation, parts that can be constructed in the same way as in the above-described example will be given the same reference numerals as those used for the corresponding parts in the above-described example, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0124] In the specific example described above, the pair of first connecting members 31 were connected to the comforter 10, and the pair of second connecting members 32 were connected to the mattress 20. However, the invention is not limited to this example, and the pair of first connecting members 31 may be connected to the mattress 20, and the pair of second connecting members 32 may be connected to the comforter 10. In this modified example as well, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by connecting the first connecting members 31 and the second connecting members 32 to each other.

[0125] The first connecting member 31 may be configured in the same manner as the specific example described above, except that it connects to the mattress 20 instead of the comforter 10. That is, each first connecting member 31 may be located apart from each other in the width direction D22 of the mattress 20. Also, each first connecting member may include a pair of loop members 40. The loop members 40 include a pair of loop connecting portions 41 and a loop intermediate portion 42. The pair of loop connecting portions 41 connect to the mattress 20. The loop intermediate portion 42 is located between the pair of loop connecting portions 41 and forms a space 45 between it and the mattress 20.

[0126] The second connecting member 32 may be configured in the same manner as the specific example described above, except that it connects to the comforter 10 instead of the mattress 20. That is, each second connecting member 32 may be positioned apart from each other in the width direction D12 of the comforter 10. In addition, each second connecting member may include a strap member 50. The strap member 50 connects to the comforter 10 and is passable through the space 45.

[0127] Similar to the specific example described above, the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32 may be connected by fixing the portion of the strap member 50 that has passed through the space 45 to the other portion of the strap member 50.

[0128] In addition, while several modifications of the above-described embodiments have been explained, it is naturally possible to combine and apply multiple modifications as appropriate.

[0129] The infant bedding 1 according to this embodiment, as described above, comprises a comforter 10 having a longitudinal direction D11, a mattress 20 having a longitudinal direction D21, and a connector 30 for connecting the comforter 10 and the mattress 20. The comforter 10 is placed on top of the mattress 20 so that the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 and the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 are aligned, and the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30. Furthermore, when the comforter 10 is moved as far as possible relative to the mattress 20 to one side in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20, the mattress extends beyond the comforter 10 to one side.

[0130] In the infant bedding 1 according to the embodiment described above, the relative movement of the comforter 10 with respect to the mattress 20 is restricted by the connecting member 30. Therefore, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head positioned on one side of the mattress 20's longitudinal direction D21 and their feet on the other side, the infant's head is exposed and not covered by the comforter 10. Because the face (especially the mouth and nose) of the head is exposed and not covered by the comforter 10, the infant can take in fresh air through their mouth and nose while sleeping. Therefore, the infant bedding 1 can improve the comfort of the infant. In addition, the caregiver can understand the infant's condition by observing the infant's face. The caregiver gains a sense of visual reassurance because the infant's face is not covered by the comforter 10.

[0131] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, when the comforter 10 is moved as far as possible relative to the mattress 20, the face of an infant lying on the mattress 20 with their head on one side and their feet on the other is not covered by the comforter 10 and remains exposed. That is, even if the comforter 10 is moved relative to the mattress 20, the infant's face remains exposed from the comforter 10, allowing the infant to take in fresh air through their mouth and nose while sleeping. Therefore, the infant bedding 1 can improve the comfort of the infant. The infant can sleep comfortably. In addition, the caregiver can gain a sense of visual reassurance because the infant's face is not covered by the comforter 10.

[0132] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, when the comforter 10 is moved to its maximum relative position relative to the mattress 20 as described above, the mattress 20 extends more than 20 cm to one side of the comforter 10. Since the length from the top of an infant's head to their chin is usually 20 cm or less, when an infant lies on the mattress 20 with their head on one side of the mattress's longitudinal direction D21 and their feet on the other side, their face is not covered by the comforter 10 and remains exposed. Therefore, the comfort of the infant can be improved. In addition, the caregiver can gain a sense of visual reassurance.

[0133] In the specific example of the embodiment described above, the connector 30 includes a pair of first connecting members 31 connected to one of the comforter 10 and the mattress 20, and a pair of second connecting members 32 connected to the other of the comforter 10 and the mattress 20. The pair of first connecting members 31 are located apart from each other in the width direction D12, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the one 10, 20. The pair of second connecting members 32 are located apart from each other in the width direction D22, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the other 20, 10. Each first connecting member 31 includes a loop member 40 which includes a pair of loop connecting portions 41 connected to the one 10, 20, and a loop intermediate portion 42 located between the pair of loop connecting portions 41 and forming a space 45 between the one 10, 20 and the other. Each second connecting member 32 includes a strap member 50 connected to the other 20, 10 and capable of passing through the space 45. The portion of the strap member 50 that passes through the space 45 is fixed to the other part of the strap member 50, thereby connecting the first connecting member 31 and the second connecting member 32.

[0134] Since there is a pair of first connecting members 31 and second connecting members 32, the comforter 10 and mattress 20 are connected at two points. Therefore, the connection is stable, and the relative movement of the comforter 10 relative to the mattress 20 is easily restricted. On the other hand, since the pair of first connecting members 31 and the pair of second connecting members 32 are separated from each other in the width directions D12 and D22, respectively, infants can move between the pair of connecting parts of the first connecting members 31 and the second connecting members 32. Therefore, infants can sleep comfortably without their movement being excessively hindered. From the above, the comfort of infants can be improved.

[0135] Furthermore, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by passing the strap member 50 through the space 45 formed by the loop member 40 and fixing it to the portion of the strap member that does not pass through the space 45. Therefore, the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 can be connected by simply handling the connector 30.

[0136] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the loop connection portion 41 is connected to the side edge portion 13 of the comforter 10. That is, the loop member 40 is connected to the side edge portion of the comforter 10. Therefore, infants can move between the pair of side edges 13 of the comforter 10. Thus, infants are not excessively restricted in their movement, and their comfort can be improved.

[0137] In the specific example of the embodiment described above, the strap member 50 includes a strap portion 51 that can pass through the space 45 and a connecting base portion 55 that connects the strap portion 51 to the mattress 20. The strap portion 51 includes a strap body portion 52 that can pass through the space 45 and an annular portion 53 connected to the strap body portion 52. The connecting base portion 55 includes a pair of base end connecting portions 56 connected to the mattress 20 and a base end intermediate portion 57 located between the pair of base end connecting portions 56 and passing through the annular portion 54. The annular portion 53 is movable between the pair of base end connecting portions 56 along the base end intermediate portion 57. According to this specific example, the strap portion 51 is movable within a certain range relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30, the comforter 10 can move relative to the mattress 20 within a certain range together with the strap portion 51. Therefore, the comforter 10 can move in accordance with the body movements of the infant sleeping on the mattress 20. Consequently, the infant's movements are not excessively restricted, and their comfort can be improved.

[0138] In the specific example of the embodiment described above, the connector 30 includes a pair of connecting members 31, 32 connected to the comforter 10 or the mattress 20. The pair of connecting members 31, 32 are positioned apart from each other in the width direction D12 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10 or in the width direction D22 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. Each connecting member 31, 32 includes a strap member 50, 60, 70 which includes a connecting base end 55 connected to the comforter 10 or the mattress 20, and a strap portion 51 connected to the comforter 10 or the mattress 20 by the connecting base end 55. The connecting base end 55 includes a pair of base end connecting portions 56 connected to the comforter 10 or the mattress 20, and a base end intermediate portion 57 located between the pair of base end connecting portions 56. The strap portion 51 includes an annular portion 53 through which the base intermediate portion 57 passes, and a strap body portion 52 extending from the annular portion 53. The annular portion 53 is movable along the base intermediate portion 57 between a pair of base connecting portions 56. In this specific example, the strap portion 51 is movable within a certain range relative to the comforter 10 or the mattress 20. Therefore, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30, the comforter 10 can move relative to the strap portion 61 and the mattress, or together with the strap portion 51, within a certain range relative to the mattress 20. Thus, the comforter 10 can move in accordance with the body movements of an infant sleeping on the mattress 20. Therefore, the infant can sleep comfortably without excessive restriction of movement.

[0139] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the pair of base-end connecting portions 56 are located apart along the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. According to this specific example, the base-end intermediate portion 57 located between the pair of base-end connecting portions 56 extends along the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress. Since the annular portion 53 moves along the base-end intermediate portion 57, the comforter 10 can move relative to the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. Therefore, the comforter 10 can move along the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 in accordance with the body movements of the infant sleeping on the mattress 20. Thus, the infant's movement is not excessively hindered, and the infant's comfort can be improved.

[0140] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the base end connection portion 56 on one side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21 is located inward in the width direction D22 compared to the base end connection portion 56 on the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. Therefore, the further the annular portion 53 is on the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21, the further the strap body portion 52 extends outward from the mattress 20 in the width direction D22. That is, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are connected by the connector 30, the further the annular portion 53 is located on the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21, the further the strap body portion 52 extends outward from the mattress 20 in the width direction D22. Because the strap body portion 52 extends outward from the mattress 20 in the width direction D22, the comforter 10 is more easily moved relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, the comforter 10, together with the strap portion 51, can easily move to the other side of the mattress 20 in the longitudinal direction D21. As a result, when an infant sleeps on the mattress 20 with their head positioned on one side of the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20 and their feet on the other side, their face is more easily exposed from the comforter 10. Thus, the comfort of the infant can be improved. In addition, guardians can observe the condition of the infant sleeping on the infant bedding 1, providing a sense of visual reassurance.

[0141] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the length of the strap member 50 is 220 mm or less. According to this specific example, the possibility of the strap member 50 becoming entangled with the body of an infant can be reduced.

[0142] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the connector 30 includes a pair of first connecting members 31 connected to the comforter 10. The pair of first connecting members 31 are positioned apart from each other in the width direction D12, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10. The comforter 10 includes a comforter body 15 and a comforter sheet 16. The comforter sheet 16 accommodates the comforter body 15. Each first connecting member 31 is connected to the comforter sheet 16. According to this specific example, if the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are not connected by the connector 30, they can be replaced with another comforter sheet that does not have the first connecting members 31 connected to it. Furthermore, if the first connecting members 31 were connected to the comforter body 15, an opening would be needed in the comforter sheet 16 to allow the first connecting members 31 to pass through. However, by connecting the first connecting members 31 to the comforter sheet 16, there is no need to form an opening, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0143] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the connector 30 includes a pair of second connecting members 32 connected to the mattress 20. The pair of second connecting members 32 are positioned apart from each other in the width direction D22, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. Each second connecting member 32 is connected to the underside 24 of the mattress 20. According to this specific example, it is possible to make it difficult for infants on the mattress 20 to come into contact with the connector 30, thereby further improving comfort during sleep. In addition, the movement of the second connecting members 32 is suppressed by the weight of the mattress 20. Because the second connecting members 32 hardly move, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 by the connector 30 is stable, and the comforter 10 is less likely to move relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the comforter 10 from moving and covering the infant's face. Thus, the comfort of the infant can be improved. Furthermore, guardians can observe the condition of the infant sleeping on the futon 1, thus gaining a sense of visual reassurance.

[0144] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the connector 30 includes a pair of first connecting members 31 connected to the comforter 10 and a pair of second connecting members 32 connected to the mattress 20. The pair of first connecting members 31 are located apart from each other in the width direction D12 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D11 of the comforter 10. The pair of second connecting members 32 are located apart from each other in the width direction D22 perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D21 of the mattress 20. The first connecting members 31 and the second connecting members 32 are detachably connected to each other. The comforter 10 includes a comforter body 15 and a comforter sheet 16. The comforter sheet 16 accommodates the comforter body 15. Each first connecting member 31 is connected to the comforter sheet 16, and each second connecting member is connected to the back surface 24 of the mattress 20.

[0145] In this specific example, the infant's body on the mattress 20 is less likely to come into contact with the connecting member 30. Furthermore, the second connecting member 32 is held still by the weight of the mattress 20. Because the second connecting member 32 hardly moves, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 by the connecting member 30 is stable, and the comforter 10 is less likely to move relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, the comforter 10 is prevented from moving and covering the infant's face. Thus, the infant's comfort can be improved. In addition, guardians can observe the infant sleeping on the infant bedding 1, providing a visual sense of reassurance.

[0146] Furthermore, according to this specific example, it is possible to make it difficult for infants on the mattress 20 to come into contact with the connecting member 30, thereby further improving comfort during sleep. In addition, the second connecting member 32 is prevented from moving by the weight of the mattress 20. Because the second connecting member 32 hardly moves, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 by the connecting member 30 is stable, and the comforter 10 is less likely to move relative to the mattress 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the comforter 10 from moving and covering the infant's face. Thus, the comfort of the infant can be improved. Furthermore, guardians can observe the condition of the infant sleeping on the infant bedding 1, which provides a sense of visual reassurance.

[0147] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the mattress 20 includes a mattress body 25 and a mattress sheet 26. The mattress sheet 26 covers the mattress body 25. Each second connecting member 32 is connected to the mattress body 25. According to this specific example, when the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 are not connected by the connector 30, the second connecting member 32 can be housed inside the mattress sheet 26. Therefore, the second connecting member 32 does not get in the way. Also, if the second connecting member 32 were connected to the mattress sheet 26, the mattress sheet 26 would be pulled by the comforter 10 to which it is connected and move relative to the mattress body 25, potentially causing the comforter 10 to cover the infant's face. On the other hand, if the second connecting member 32 is connected to the mattress body 25, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 is stable, and the infant's face is exposed. Therefore, the comfort of the infant can be improved. Furthermore, parents can visually observe the condition of their infants sleeping in their futon, providing them with a sense of reassurance.

[0148] In the specific example of this embodiment described above, the mattress sheet 26 covers all of the surface 28 and part 29a of the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25. Each second connecting member 32 is connected to the other part 29b of the back surface 29 of the mattress body 25. According to this specific example, the second connecting member 32 can extend out from the mattress 20 without getting caught on the mattress sheet 26. Therefore, the connection between the comforter 10 and the mattress 20 is stable. Consequently, the comfort of infants can be improved.

[0149] The embodiments of this disclosure are not limited to those described above, but include various modifications that a person skilled in the art could conceive, and the effects of this disclosure are not limited to those of the embodiments described above. Various additions, modifications, and partial deletions are possible, provided that they do not depart from the conceptual idea and spirit of each disclosure derived from the claims and their equivalents. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0150] 1: Infant bedding, 10: Duvet, 13: Side edge, 15: Duvet body, 16: Duvet sheet, 20: Mattress, 23: Front surface, 24: Back surface, 25: Mattress body, 26: Mattress sheet, 28: Front surface, 29: Back surface, 29a: Part, 29b: Other parts, 30: Connector, 31: First connecting member, 32: Second connecting member, 33: Sheet member, 34: Space, 40: Loop member, 41: Loop connection part, 42: Loop middle part, 45: Space, 50: Strap member, 51: Strap part, 52: Strap body part, 53: Ring part, 54a: Tip fixing part, 54b: Base fixing part, 55: Connecting base end, 56: Base connection part, 57: Base middle part, 60: First strap member, 70: Second strap member, 80: Clip member, 90: Pillow

Claims

1. A comforter with a long side, A mattress with a long side, The system includes a connecting device for connecting the comforter and the mattress, An infant futon in which the comforter is placed on top of the mattress so that the longitudinal direction of the comforter and the mattress are aligned, the comforter and the mattress are connected by the connecting device, and when the comforter is moved as far as possible relative to the mattress to one side in the longitudinal direction of the mattress, the mattress extends beyond the comforter to that side.

2. In the state of maximum relative movement, the infant's face is not covered by the blanket and is exposed when the infant lies on the mattress with its head on one side and its feet on the other side, as described in claim 1.

3. In the state in which the relative movement is maximized, the mattress extends 20 cm or more to one side from the comforter, as described in claim 1.

4. The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, and a pair of second connecting members connected to the other of the comforter and the mattress. The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of them, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the other, Each first connecting member includes a loop member comprising a pair of loop connecting portions connected to the one, and a loop intermediate portion located between the pair of loop connecting portions and forming a space between it and the one. Each second connecting member includes a strap member that connects to the other and can pass through the space, The infant bedding according to claim 1, wherein the portion of the strap member that has passed through the space is fixed to another portion of the strap member, thereby connecting the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

5. Each loop connection is connected to the side edge of the comforter, as described in claim 4.

6. The strap member includes a strap portion that can pass through the space and a connecting base portion that connects the strap portion to the mattress. The strap portion includes a strap body portion that can pass through the space and an annular portion connected to the strap body portion. The connecting base end includes a pair of base end connecting portions connected to the other, and a base end intermediate portion located between the pair of base end connecting portions and passing through the annular portion. The infant bedding according to claim 4, wherein the annular portion is movable between the pair of base end connecting portions along the base end intermediate portion.

7. The connector includes a pair of connecting members connected to one of the comforter and the mattress, The pair of connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of one of them, Each connecting member includes a strap member comprising a connecting base end connected to one of the above, and a strap portion connected to the comforter or mattress by the connecting base end. The connecting base end includes a pair of base end connecting portions connected to one of the above, and a base end intermediate portion located between the pair of base end connecting portions. The strap portion includes an annular portion through which the base intermediate portion passes, and a strap body portion extending from the annular portion. The pair of base end connecting portions are located apart in the longitudinal direction of one of them, The infant bedding according to claim 1, wherein the annular portion is movable between the pair of base end connecting portions along the base end intermediate portion.

8. The infant futon according to claim 7, wherein the base end connection portion on one side in the longitudinal direction of the futon is located inward in the width direction from the base end connection portion on the other side in the longitudinal direction of the futon.

9. The connector includes a pair of first connecting members connected to the comforter, The pair of first connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the comforter, The aforementioned comforter includes the comforter itself and the comforter sheet. The aforementioned duvet sheet accommodates the duvet itself, Each first connecting member is connected to the duvet sheet, as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The connector includes a pair of second connecting members connected to the mattress, The pair of second connecting members are positioned apart from each other in the width direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the mattress, Each second connecting member is connected to the underside of the mattress, as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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