Multifunctional aids for infants and toddlers

Abstract

To provide a multifunctional aid for infants that can be used for feeding and oral care during the weaning period and the introduction of tooth brushing with a single device by changing attachments. [Solution] This multi-functional aid for infants and toddlers has a common handle with a structure that allows attachments for different purposes to be attached and detached. The attachments include a feeder section that can hold and suck up fruits and cooked vegetables, a dip-type spoon section that is shaped to easily hold paste-like foods, and a toothbrush section with flexible brush protrusions all around. This allows for feeding and oral care for infants and toddlers to be performed with a single device by simply changing the attachments according to the developmental stage from around 6 months of age.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a multi-functional aid for infants used during the weaning period, and in particular to a multi-functional device that has a common handle and detachable attachments for a feeder, spoon, and toothbrush, allowing it to be used according to the infant's developmental stage. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, fruit feeders, dipping spoons, and toothbrushes used by infants and young children have been provided as independent products with a single function, making it necessary to prepare multiple types of equipment separately depending on the child's stage of development and purpose. In addition, because each appliance is an individual product, the duration and purpose of use for each appliance is limited, which tends to weaken the motivation to purchase. As a result, consumers often postpone the introduction of appliances that are actually useful for growth, feeding, and oral care. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] As mentioned above, with the conventional system, parents had to carry and store multiple devices, which was a significant burden in terms of hygiene management and costs. In addition, because each device is separate, the motivation to purchase is weak, and there are cases where appropriate oral care and feeding assistance in line with the child's developmental stage is not sufficiently provided. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] This device consists of a common handle and three types of detachable attachments (feeder, spoon, and toothbrush). Feeder Section It is suitable for babies from about 6 months of age, when they are able to chew but are not yet able to swallow, and can hold fruits, cooked vegetables, frozen drinks, etc. The tip is equipped with a nipple made of food-grade silicone, and small pieces and fruit juice are delivered to the mouth by the sucking action, making it possible to ingest fruit juice and nutrients while preventing choking. Spoon section The tip of the bowl is not dish-shaped, but rather concave with multiple radially raised ribs and an opening, allowing infants to bring food to their mouths even at the stage when scooping movements are underdeveloped, around 7 to 10 months of age. The ribs are arranged three-dimensionally and curved like the walls of the intestine, allowing food to get caught between the ribs and in the openings during dipping, making it easy to hold even paste-like foods suitable for infants. The entire bowl is made of flexible food-grade silicone, making it safe for contact with the gums and mouth. Toothbrush section Suitable for the period of baby teeth erupting, which begins around six months of age, the device features flexible silicone brush protrusions around the entire circumference, allowing it to contact the gums and teeth no matter what angle the infant places the device in their mouth. This is intended to train tooth brushing habits, and is designed to provide a pleasant stimulation to the gums so that infants will not dislike using it. The flexible brush protrusions also serve as teething rings. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] According to this invention, one tool can be used to switch between three functions: feeder, dip spoon, and toothbrush, eliminating the need to purchase new tools according to the developmental stage, and improving portability, storage, and hygiene. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] Front view of the feeder [Figure 2] Rear view of the feeder [Figure 3] Feeder section plan view [Figure 4] Feeder bottom view [Figure 5] Right side view of the feeder [Figure 6] Perspective view of the feeder section [Figure 7] Spoon front view [Figure 8] Spoon top view [Figure 9] Front view of toothbrush unit [Figure 10] Toothbrush unit plan view DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] As mentioned above, the attachment is designed to be detachable from the common handle. All parts are made of food-grade silicone, which is safe for the mouth, with the cap being made of durable resin. [Industrial Applicability]

[0008] This invention can be widely used as a feeding and oral care product for infants and young children in homes and childcare facilities.

Claims

1. This multifunctional aid for infants has a common handle with a plurality of detachable attachments for different uses, and can be used to switch between different functions by changing the attachments.

2. 2. The assisting device according to claim 1, wherein one of the attachments is a feeder section having a function of storing fruits, cooked vegetables, frozen drinks, etc. therein.

3. 2. The assisting tool according to claim 1, wherein one of the attachments is a spoon portion shaped to be capable of holding mainly paste-like foods.

4. 2. The assistive device according to claim 1, wherein one of the attachments is a toothbrush portion suitable for training tooth brushing habits and stimulating the gums during the period when baby teeth erupt.

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