Crib-compatible reflux prevention cushion with adjustable angle and soft fixing band

Abstract

To provide a backflow prevention cushion for use with a baby bed, which is angle adjustable and has a fixing band made of a soft material. [Solution] A reflux prevention cushion (10) for preventing digestive reflux in newborns may include a backrest cushion (100) configured to allow the newborn to lie down at a certain angle to prevent digestive reflux, and a buttocks cushion (200) including a pair of bands (210) configured to cover the newborn from both sides of the newborn's body while the newborn is lying on the backrest cushion, and a non-inclined backrest cushion may further be included on top of the inclined backrest cushion.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The technical idea of the present disclosure relates to a reflux prevention cushion, and more particularly to a reflux prevention cushion that can be used in combination with a baby bed and has an angle-adjustable, soft fixing band. [Background technology]

[0002] The digestive systems of newborns, infants, and young children, who have little muscle mass, are not yet fully developed and are unable to regulate their food intake smoothly. In particular, their stomach capacity is small and the muscles connecting the esophagus and stomach are not fully developed, which can lead to problems with ingested food returning to the esophagus. Therefore, since infants usually spend their time lying down, they are prone to vomiting food when they change position, such as by rolling over. This is a natural phenomenon, but repeated occurrences can cause problems, so it is important to be prepared.

[0003] In the past, babies would adjust their posture whenever necessary using ordinary cushions or mattresses, but since it is difficult to maintain posture continuously, recently infant cushions with functions such as elevating the head have been developed and are being used. Examples of such infant cushions are disclosed in Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0486564.

[0004] However, such functional cushions are shaped to be inclined toward the newborn's lower body, which can cause the newborn to slip. Furthermore, if the cushion is too soft, it can be difficult for the baby to maintain its posture, and if it is too hard, the baby may feel uncomfortable. To prevent newborns from slipping on such functional cushions, improvements to the related technology were needed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] Korean Registered Utility Model No. 20-0486564 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The problem to be solved by the technical idea of the present disclosure is to provide an anti-reflux cushion that prevents reflux of the digestive system of a newborn baby and prevents the newborn baby from feeling inconvenienced. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A reflux prevention cushion for preventing digestive reflux in a newborn according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a backrest cushion configured to allow the newborn to lie down at a certain angle in order to prevent the digestive reflux, and a buttocks cushion including a pair of bands configured to cover the newborn from both sides of the newborn's body when the newborn is lying on the backrest cushion.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the pair of bands includes a first band having a first surface woven in a first weaving method and a second band having a second surface woven in a second weaving method different from the first weaving method, and the pair of bands can immobilize the newborn by fastening the first surface and the second surface together.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the first weaving method may be a mixture of a plurality of first filament bundles of 200 denier, each of which is made up of 90 to 100 filament fibers bundled in a single chain, and a plurality of second filament bundles of 100 denier, each of which is made up of 40 to 50 filament fibers bundled in a single chain.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the second weaving method may be characterized in that the first filament bundle of 200 denier and the islands-in-sea yarn of 100 denier are mixed together, and when the first band and the second band are fastened together, a portion of the second surface woven in the second weaving method is disposed in the weft direction.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the buttocks cushion may be characterized by being U-shaped so as to support the lower body of the newborn baby and prevent the newborn baby from sliding in an inclined direction.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the backrest cushion and the buttocks cushion are connected via a fastening means, and the fastening position of the fastening means can be adjusted according to the nursing state of the newborn.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the backrest cushion may include a first backrest cushion that is inclined toward the buttocks cushion by a first angle and that forms a backrest area of a first area on which the newborn can lie, and a second backrest cushion that is inclined toward the buttocks cushion by a second angle that is smaller than the first angle and that forms a backrest area of a second area that is larger than the first area. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The reflux prevention cushion according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent the newborn from slipping and has a soft surface that comes into contact with the newborn's skin, making it more convenient to use. In particular, the pair of bands for securing the newborn have a soft contact surface and high fastening strength, allowing the newborn to be securely secured. Furthermore, the process of attaching and detaching the pair of bands does not generate loud noise, which is convenient for the caregiver and does not wake up the sleeping newborn.

[0015] The effects obtained by the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly derived and understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure belong from the following description. In other words, unintended effects resulting from implementing the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may also be derived from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure by a person having ordinary skill in the art. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 illustrates an anti-reflux cushion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 10A and 10B show a fastening means between the back cushion and the buttocks cushion according to one embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 illustrates a pair of bands according to one embodiment. [Figure 4] 10A-10C illustrate an embodiment in which a pair of bands are fastened together according to one embodiment. [Figure 5] 10A and 10B show abutment surfaces of a band according to one embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 illustrates a second band contacting a newborn's skin according to one embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 illustrates a hidden zipper ring according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates an anti-reflux cushion 10 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] 1, the reflux prevention cushion 10 of the present disclosure may include a backrest cushion 100 and a hip cushion 200. The backrest cushion 100 may be configured to tilt the newborn at a certain angle to prevent reflux of the newborn's digestive system. The hip cushion 200 may include a pair of bands 210 configured to cover the newborn from both sides of the newborn's body when the newborn is lying on the backrest cushion 100. The hip cushion 200 may be connected to the backrest cushion 100 via a fastening means 300, and may prevent the newborn from sliding in the tilted direction when lying on it.

[0020] The backrest cushion 100 uses a non-flexible sponge filling material to provide seamless support for the newborn's lower back. Unlike memory foam or cotton, the sponge filling material can provide firm support for the lower back, and high-elastic sponge foam can be used as the filling material to provide firm support for the lower back without denting.

[0021] The hip cushion 200 is U-shaped to support the lower body of a newborn baby and prevent the newborn from sliding in an inclined direction, and both sides of the U-shape can be used as body pillows when the newborn sleeps. It can take a long time for a newborn's bent hip joints to naturally straighten, but the hip cushion 200 prevents the newborn's lower body from assuming an 11-shaped posture and allows the newborn to lie down in a natural posture by naturally bending the hip joints. In other words, by placing the lower body on the hip cushion 200 and assuming an M-shaped posture, the newborn can prevent dislocation of the hip joints.

[0022] FIG. 2 illustrates a fastening means 300 between the back cushion 100 and the buttocks cushion 200 according to one embodiment.

[0023] 2, the backrest cushion 100 may include a first backrest cushion 110 that is inclined toward the hip cushion 200 by a first angle and forms a backrest region of a first area on which a newborn baby can lie, and a second backrest cushion 120 that is inclined toward the hip cushion 200 by a second angle smaller than the first angle and forms a backrest region of a second area larger than the first area. In this case, the caregiver may use only one of the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120, or may use both the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120, depending on the developmental state of the newborn baby.

[0024] The hip cushion 200 of the present disclosure can be fastened to the backrest cushion 100 at an adjustable position, and the hip cushion 200 can be attached by selecting an appropriate backrest cushion 100 from the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120 depending on the newborn's condition. For example, the hip cushion 200 and the backrest cushion 100 can be attached via fastening means 300. The hip cushion 200 can be provided with a pair of female buttons as the fastening means 300, and the backrest cushion 100 can be provided with four male buttons as the fastening means 300. In this case, the caregiver can select two adjacent male buttons out of the four male buttons according to the newborn's growth stage and fasten them to the pair of female buttons.

[0025] According to one embodiment, when the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120 are used together, the lower one of the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120 may be connected to the hip cushion 200 via the fastening means 300. For example, the hip cushion 200 may have four female buttons arranged in a 2x2 configuration. Thus, the upper female button may be connected to the upper one of the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120, and the lower female button may be connected to the lower one of the first backrest cushion 110 and the second backrest cushion 120.

[0026] For newborns between 1 and 50 days old, the two male buttons on the upper side of the backrest cushion 100 can be connected to the female buttons on the buttocks cushion 200, for newborns between 50 and 150 days old, the two male buttons on the middle side of the backrest cushion 100 can be connected to the female buttons on the buttocks cushion 200, and for newborns between 150 days old and 1 year old, the two male buttons on the lower side of the backrest cushion 100 can be connected to the female buttons on the buttocks cushion 200.

[0027] According to one embodiment, the backrest cushion 100 of the present disclosure may further include a third backrest cushion (not shown) with no inclination. The third backrest cushion has no difference in height between the head and crotch when the newborn is lying down, and may be positioned on top of the second backrest cushion 120. After using the third backrest cushion with the first backrest cushion 110 and / or the second backrest cushion 120, when the newborn is sleeping, the caregiver can use the reflux prevention cushion 10 of the present disclosure as a baby bed by removing the first and second backrest cushions. In other words, in addition to the first and second backrest cushions with an inclination for reflux prevention, the inclusion of a third backrest cushion with no inclination and an inclination of 0 degrees can help the newborn sleep comfortably. Meanwhile, the third backrest cushion may also include at least one male button to connect to the buttocks cushion 200.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a pair of bands 210 according to one embodiment.

[0029] When newborns up to 6 months old suddenly hear a loud noise or their head position changes, they bend their back, stretch their hands and arms out in front of them, and wrap their arms around each other as if trying to grab something. Newborns who show the Moro reflex may be startled and wake up more often, or may miss sleep, which can make them feel psychologically anxious.

[0030] The bands used in conventional reflux prevention cushions 10 are made of noisy Velcro® material, or are secured to prevent the newborn from slipping or moving by a method with relatively weak fastening strength to reduce loud noise. Therefore, when the Velcro® material bands with strong fastening strength come apart, loud noise is generated, which can cause the newborn to exhibit the Moro reflex or wake up from sleep.

[0031] In contrast, the pair of bands 210 used in the present invention can secure a newborn with very little noise and strong fixation. Repeated experiments have shown that in a typical home environment where a newborn is cared for, where ambient noise levels are measured at 40-45 dB, the noise measured at the newborn's head when removing the Velcro® is 45-50 dB, confirming that removing the Velcro® generates a noise of 5 dB for a newborn. Compared to the sound of human breathing in a quiet environment, which is approximately 10 dB, it was confirmed that the noise generated is not enough to wake a deep-sleeping newborn. Meanwhile, when the Velcro® pieces are attached to each other, the noise generated is so low that it is difficult to measure.

[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment in which a pair of bands 210 are fastened together according to one embodiment.

[0033] 4, the pair of bands 210 may be composed of a first band 211 and a second band 212. The first band 211 may include a first surface woven in a first weaving method, and the second band 212 may include a second surface woven in a second weaving method different from the first weaving method. The pair of bands 210 can fix the newborn baby to prevent movement by fastening the first surface and the second surface together. At this time, very little noise is generated when the first surface and the second surface come together and separate, allowing the newborn baby to use the reflux prevention cushion 10 without feeling any discomfort.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the first weaving method may be a method in which a plurality of first filament bundles each having 90 to 100 filament fibers bound together in a single chain are mixed with a plurality of second filament bundles each having 40 to 50 filament fibers bound together in a single chain. In this case, the first filament bundles may be formed of 200 denier, and the second filament bundles may be formed of 100 denier.

[0035] The first and second filament bundles of the first yarn weaving method may be made of DTY (Draw Textured Yarn) material, which is a synthetic fiber. The DTY material may be a stretch yarn or a textured yarn made by bulking filaments in a textured process to make them stretchy, or a soft synthetic yarn made to feel like natural yarn.

[0036] The second weaving method may be a method in which a 200 denier first filament bundle is mixed with a 100 denier sea-island composite yarn, i.e., the second weaving method may be a method in which a 100 denier sea-island composite yarn is used instead of the 100 denier second filament bundle in the first weaving method.

[0037] The islands-in-sea fiber may be a fiber composed of two or more types of polymers, and may refer to a fiber having a structure in which "islands" made of one polymer are scattered throughout a "sea" made of another polymer. The islands-in-sea fiber is characterized by good elasticity, softness, and luster. It also has low deformation, good durability and breathability, and is gentle on the skin. Therefore, when the first band 211 and the second band 212 are fastened together, a portion of the second side woven in the second weaving manner containing the islands-in-sea fiber can be positioned so as to face the direction of the newborn.

[0038] FIG. 5 shows the contact surface of the band according to one embodiment, and FIG. 6 shows the second band 212 according to one embodiment contacting the skin of a newborn baby.

[0039] 5 and 6, the first and second surfaces abut against each other, allowing for smooth fastening and maintaining a strong fastening force. The fastening force between the first and second surfaces can be measured in terms of tensile shear strength and peel strength. Furthermore, compared to Velcro®, a conventional means of attachment between abutting surfaces, the anti-reflux cushion 10 has a much higher fastening strength-to-noise ratio and a much higher fastening strength-to-roughness ratio. This allows the newborn to use the anti-reflux cushion 10 without subjecting it to significant auditory or tactile stimulation, further improving the convenience of caregivers.

[0040] The higher the height of the unevenness or bushings on the surface, the stronger the fastening force, but the higher the height of the unevenness or bushings, the more irritating it can be. In other words, the greater the difference between the minimum and maximum heights of the adhesive surface, the stronger the fastening force and surface roughness. Velcro® material, a conventional attachment method, uses these characteristics to increase fastening force, but also increases surface roughness, making it unsuitable for use in newborn products.

[0041] In contrast, the adhesive surface between the first and second surfaces in the embodiment of the present disclosure is made of a smooth material with low roughness, but has a high fastening strength and is suitable for use in newborn products.

[0042] According to Patent Document 10-1096112 (published on December 19, 2011), the shear strength of hook and loop tapes according to several embodiments was measured to be 3.1 kg, 3.3 kg, and 3.6 kg. Hook and loop tape is also known as Velcro (registered trademark) tape and has been used as a typical conventional attachment means. In contrast, the shear strength of a pair of bands 210 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure was measured to be 6 kg to 8.5 kg.

[0043] Furthermore, the roughness of the adhesive surface of the pair of bands 210 according to the embodiment of the present disclosure is much lower than the roughness of Velcro (registered trademark) material, and thus can fulfill the functional purpose of requiring the part that comes into contact with the skin of the newborn to be smooth despite having a strong fastening force.

[0044] FIG. 7 illustrates a hidden zipper ring 410 according to one embodiment.

[0045] 7, the hip cushion 200 and backrest cushion 100 of the present disclosure may be configured with a washable outer cover, a waterproof cover, and a sponge filling. The sponge filling may be contained in the waterproof cover, and the outer cover may contain the waterproof cover and the sponge filling. In this case, the outer cover can be closed with a zipper and zipper ring 410 while containing the waterproof cover and the sponge filling.

[0046] One end of the aligned zippers may be formed with an elastic material 420 that can hide the zipper ring 410. The elastic material 420 can form a predetermined opening in the shape of a pocket that can accommodate the zipper ring 410, and may be made of a band material with good elasticity to accommodate the zipper ring 410.

[0047] Such an elastic material 420 may be configured on both the hip cushion 200 and the backrest cushion 100, and by hiding the zipper ring 410 in the elastic material 420, it is possible to prevent a newborn baby from being injured by the zipper ring 410. Furthermore, by hiding the zipper ring 410 in the elastic material 420 during washing, it is possible to prevent the zipper ring 410 from getting tangled with other items to be washed in the washing tub and to prevent damage to the washing tub.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the reflux prevention cushion 10 may further include a head-shaped pillow located at the head of the backrest cushion 100. The head-shaped pillow may have a groove cut out to fit the shape of a newborn's head. The reflux prevention cushion 10 may also include a blanket, which may be configured to be draped over a portion of the reflux prevention cushion 10 via a ring-shaped member.

[0049] As described above, exemplary embodiments have been disclosed in the drawings and specification. Although specific terms have been used to describe the embodiments in this specification, these terms are merely used to describe the technical idea of the present disclosure and are not used to limit the meaning or the scope of the present disclosure as described in the claims. Therefore, a person skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and equivalent embodiments are possible. Therefore, the true technical scope of protection of the present disclosure should be determined by the technical idea of the appended claims. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 10: Backflow prevention cushion 100: Back cushion 110: 1st back cushion 120: Second back cushion 200: Buttocks cushion 210: Pair of bands 211: 1st Band 212: Second Band 300: Fastening means 410: Zipper ring 420: Elastic material

Claims

1. A reflux prevention cushion that prevents digestive reflux in newborns. a backrest cushion configured to allow the newborn to lie down at a certain angle to prevent reflux of the digestive system; a hip cushion including a pair of bands configured to cover the newborn from both sides of the newborn's body when the newborn is lying on the backrest cushion, The pair of bands are a first band including a first surface woven with a first weaving method; a second band including a second surface woven with a second yarn weaving method different from the first yarn weaving method, The pair of bands fix the newborn baby by fastening the first surface and the second surface together.

2. The first yarn weaving method is 2. The reflux prevention cushion of claim 1, characterized in that it is made up of a mixture of a plurality of first filament bundles of 200 denier, each of which has 90 to 100 filament fibers bundled together in a single chain, and a plurality of second filament bundles of 100 denier, each of which has 40 to 50 filament fibers bundled together in a single chain.

3. The second yarn weaving method is the first filament bundle having a 200 denier diameter is mixed with a sea-island yarn having a 100 denier diameter; 4. The reflux prevention cushion according to claim 3, wherein when the first band and the second band are fastened together, a portion of the second surface woven in the second weaving method is disposed in the direction of the newborn.

4. The buttocks cushion is 2. The reflux prevention cushion according to claim 1, which is configured in a U-shape to support the lower body of the newborn baby and prevent the newborn baby from sliding in an inclined direction.

5. 2. The reflux prevention cushion according to claim 1, wherein the backrest cushion and the buttocks cushion are connected via a fastening means, and the fastening means is configured so that the fastening position can be adjusted according to the nursing state of the newborn.

6. The backrest cushion is a first backrest cushion inclined toward the buttocks cushion by a first angle and constituting a backrest area of a first area on which the newborn can lie; 2. The backflow prevention cushion according to claim 1, further comprising a second backrest cushion inclined toward the buttocks cushion by a second angle smaller than the first angle and constituting a backrest area having a second area larger than the first area.

7. 8. The reflux prevention cushion according to claim 7, further comprising a third backrest cushion that is different from the first backrest cushion and the second backrest cushion, has an inclination of 0 degrees, and is disposed on the upper end of the second backrest cushion.

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