Baby carrier and its hip height adjustment member

Abstract

To provide a nursing band excellent in comforts that allows a height position of the hip of an infant to be adjusted according to the growth of the infant, and a hip part height adjusting member.SOLUTION: A nursing band (1) includes: a shoulder belt (2); a parent side mounting part (4) disposed between an infant and a person carrying the infant; an infant side holding part (5) disposed facing the parent side mounting part for supporting the infant by uplifting the hip part of the infant from below with a hip part support part; and a hip part height adjusting member (7) stretched between the parent side mounting part (4) and the infant side holding part (5) for supporting the hip part of the infant at a position higher than the hip part support part. One end of the hip part height adjusting member (7) is connected to the parent side mounting part (4) and the other end is connected to the infant side holding part (5). At least one of the one end and the other end is removably attached to the parent side mounting part (4) or the infant side holding part (5).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a baby carrier and a hip height adjustment member thereof, and more particularly to a baby carrier and a hip height adjustment member thereof that can be used for vertical holding. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART It has been known in the past to adjust the height of the baby's buttocks in baby carriers that can be used in a vertical position with the baby's body standing substantially upright, in accordance with the baby's growth.

[0003] For example, Patent Publication No. 6491200 (Patent Document 1) and Patent Publication No. 6530576 (Patent Document 2) disclose that a buttocks support section is formed by fasteners provided on a seat placed between the parent and infant and on a seat that supports the infant's buttocks, and that when the fasteners are connected, the height position of the buttocks becomes higher, and when the fasteners are separated, the height position of the buttocks becomes lower. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6491200 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6530576 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the baby carriers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2, the baby's buttocks come into contact directly above the fastener, which can be uncomfortable for the baby. Furthermore, when the fastener is connected, there is not enough space for the baby's buttocks to rest on, which can make the baby feel cramped.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a baby carrier and a buttock height adjustment member that are highly comfortable and allow the height position of the baby's buttocks to be adjusted as the baby grows. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] For this purpose, one embodiment of the baby carrier of the present invention comprises a pair of loop-shaped shoulder belts that are placed on the shoulders of the person carrying the infant, a parent-side attachment part that is connected to at least one of the pair of loop-shaped shoulder belts and is positioned between the infant and the person carrying the infant, an infant-side holding part that is arranged opposite the parent-side attachment part and has one end connected to the parent-side attachment part and supports the infant's buttocks by lifting them from below with the buttock support part, and a buttock height adjustment member that is stretched between the parent-side attachment part and the infant-side holding part and supports the infant's buttocks at a position higher than the buttock support part, one end of the buttock height adjustment member being connected to the parent-side attachment part and the other end being connected to the infant-side holding part, and at least one of the one end and the other end being attachable to or detachable from the parent-side attachment part or the infant-side holding part.

[0008] Preferably, one end and the other end of the buttocks height adjustment member are provided detachably to the parent-side attachment part and the baby-side holding part.

[0009] Preferably, the baby carrier further comprises a first connector attached to one end of the buttocks height adjustment member and including a first engagement portion extending linearly in the width direction, and a first engaged portion detachably connected to the first engagement portion, attached to the parent side attachment portion and extending linearly in the width direction; and a second connector attached to the other end of the buttocks height adjustment member and including a second engagement portion extending linearly in the width direction, and a second engaged portion detachably connected to the second engagement portion, attached to the infant side holding portion and extending linearly in the width direction.

[0010] Preferably, the parent side attachment part includes a first covering part that covers the first engaging part so that it is not exposed to the infant side, and the infant side holding part includes a second covering part that covers the second engaging part so that it is not exposed to the infant side.

[0011] Preferably, the parent-side attachment part includes a waist belt to be attached around the waist of a person carrying the baby, the waist belt being connected to one end of the baby-side holding part.

[0012] Preferably, the buttock height adjustment member includes a front support portion extending from one end to support the lower abdomen of the infant, and a hip support portion extending from the front support portion to the other end to support the buttocks of the infant from behind, the width dimension of the front support portion being smaller than the width dimension of the hip support portion.

[0013] Preferably, the buttocks height adjustment member has a pad extending continuously within the front support portion and the buttocks support portion.

[0014] Preferably, the seat support portion has a first region having a pad, and a second region extending from the first region to the other end and made of a breathable material.

[0015] Another aspect of the present invention relates to a buttocks height adjustment member for a baby carrier that is detachably connected to the parent side attachment part and the infant side holding part, and is used by being draped between the parent side attachment part and the infant side holding part, and the buttocks height adjustment member includes a front part that supports the infant's lower abdomen, and a hip part that continues from the front part and supports the infant's buttocks from behind, and the width dimension of the front part is smaller than the width dimension of the hip part. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, the seat is highly comfortable and the height position of the baby's buttocks can be adjusted according to the baby's growth. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view of a baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the front side. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is an external view seen from the front side with the baby side holding part lowered. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an external view seen from the rear side with the baby side holding part lowered. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is an external view of a buttocks height adjustment member. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are partial cross-sectional views of a baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (A) shows the state in which the buttocks height adjustment member is attached, and (B) shows the state in which the buttocks height adjustment member is removed. [Figure 6] These are schematic diagrams of the baby carrier seen from the front, with the carrier worn by a person carrying an infant. (A) shows the infant being held upright, facing the user, before the infant can hold its head up; (B) shows the infant being held upright, facing the user, after the infant can hold its head up; and (C) shows the infant being held upright, facing the user, from 7 months of age. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is an external view showing a face-to-face vertical holding state. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is an external view showing a state in which the arms are held facing forward vertically. [Figure 9] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals denote like or corresponding parts and will not be described repeatedly.

[0019] (About the baby carrier) Fig. 1 is an external view of a baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front side. Fig. 2 is an external view of the baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the front side with the baby side holding part lowered. Fig. 3 is an external view of the baby carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention, as seen from the rear side with the baby side holding part lowered. The baby carrier 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0020] In this specification, "vertical holding" refers to a state in which the infant's body is held approximately vertically, with the infant's head facing up and the infant's feet facing down. Vertical holding can be either piggybacking or holding from the back. "Face-to-face holding" refers to a state in which the face of the person carrying the infant faces the face of the infant. "Face-to-face holding" refers to a state in which the face of the person carrying the infant faces forward, with the face of the person carrying the infant and the face of the infant facing the same direction (forward). The person carrying the infant is the wearer of the baby carrier, such as a parent. In the following explanation, the person carrying the infant will simply be referred to as the parent. Furthermore, left-right and up-down directions refer to the left-right and up-down directions on the paper of Figures 1 to 3, respectively. The front refers to the side facing outward when the baby carrier is worn, and the back refers to the side facing the parent, opposite the front side when the baby carrier is worn.

[0021] The baby carrier 1 generally comprises a pair of loop-shaped right and left shoulder belts 2 and 3 that are worn over the parent's shoulders, a parent-side attachment part 4 that is connected to the pair of loop-shaped right and left shoulder belts 2 and 3 and is positioned between the baby and the parent, and an infant-side holding part 5 that is provided opposite the parent-side attachment part 4 and has one end connected to the parent-side attachment part 4.

[0022] First, the right shoulder belt 2 and left shoulder belt 3 will be described. The right shoulder belt 2 is located at the top and is composed of a first belt 21 that is placed over the parent's shoulder, and a second belt 22 that is connected to the lower end of the first belt 21 in a manner that allows its length to be adjusted. The upper end of the first belt 21 is sewn to the upper right end of the parent-side attachment part 4. The lower end of the second belt 22 is sewn to the right end of the parent-side attachment part 4. This forms the right shoulder belt 2 in a loop shape. Note that the second belt 22 may not be sewn to the parent-side attachment part 4, but may be sewn to another location, such as the waist belt 6, and formed in a loop shape.

[0023] The first belt 21 is made of a material with moderate elasticity so that it can be placed over the parent's left shoulder. By adjusting the length of the second belt 22, the length of the right shoulder belt 2 can be adjusted to fit the parent's body shape.

[0024] As shown in Figure 2, a first male buckle 23 is attached to the upper portion of the right shoulder belt 2. The first male buckle 23 is detachably connected to a first female buckle 54 attached to the lower portion of the baby side holding part 5. A protrusion that protrudes forward is provided on the surface of the first male buckle 23, and the first male buckle 23 and the first female buckle 54 are connected by overlapping their surfaces. The first female buckle 54 will be described later.

[0025] Like the right shoulder belt 2, the left shoulder belt 3 is composed of a first belt 31 located above and worn on the parent's shoulder, and a second belt 32 connected to the lower end of the first belt 31 in an adjustable length. The upper end of the left shoulder belt 3 is sewn to the upper left end of the parent's side attachment part 4. The lower end of the second belt 32 is sewn to the left end of the parent's side attachment part 4. This forms the left shoulder belt 3 in a loop shape. Note that the second belt 32 may not be sewn to the parent's side attachment part 4, but may be sewn to another location such as the waist belt 6 and formed in a loop shape.

[0026] The first belt 31 is made of a material with a moderate elasticity so that it can be placed over the parent's left shoulder. Also, by adjusting the length of the second belt 32, the length of the left shoulder belt 3 can be adjusted to fit the parent's body shape.

[0027] As shown in Figure 2, a first male buckle 33 is attached to the upper portion of the left shoulder belt 3. The first male buckle 33 is detachably connected to a first female buckle 55 attached to the lower portion of the baby side holding part 5. A protrusion that protrudes forward is provided on the surface of the first male buckle 33, and the first male buckle 33 and the first female buckle 55 are connected by overlapping their surfaces. The first female buckle 55 will be described later.

[0028] A bridge belt 27 is provided midway between the pair of shoulder belts 2, 3. The bridge belt 27 maintains an appropriate distance between the right shoulder belt 2 and the left shoulder belt 3, preventing the shoulder belts 2, 3 from slipping off the parent's shoulders.

[0029] Next, we will explain the parent side attachment part 4. The parent side attachment part 4 is a component that is placed between the parent and the baby when worn. The parent side attachment part 4 includes a main body part 41 and a first engaged part 43 attached to the upper end of the main body part 41. The main body part 41 has, for example, a generally rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and is made of a breathable material such as mesh fabric.

[0030] The first engaged portion 43 is a member extending linearly in the width direction, and is preferably, for example, a fastener. The first engaged portion 43 engages with a first engaging portion 76 (FIG. 4) of the buttocks height adjustment member 7, which will be described later. The buttocks height adjustment member 7 will be described later. A first covering portion 42 is provided on the first engaged portion 43, covering the first engaged portion 43 so that the entire first engaged portion 43 is not exposed to the infant. The first covering portion 42 extends linearly in the width direction. The first covering portion 42 may be formed by folding back the main body portion 41, or a separate piece of fabric may be sewn onto the main body portion 41. The first covering portion 42 prevents the first engaged portion 43 from directly contacting the infant's body. The first engaged portion 43 may be provided on the back surface of the first covering portion 42, rather than on the main body portion 41.

[0031] A second band 26 is sewn to the right end of the main body 41, and a second female buckle 25 is attached to the tip of the second band 26. The second female buckle 25 detachably connects to a second male buckle 56 (Fig. 3) attached to the infant side holding part 5. A recess is provided on the back surface of the second female buckle 25, and the second female buckle 25 and the second male buckle 56 are connected by overlapping their back surfaces. The second male buckle 56 will be described later. The location where the second band 26 is attached is different from the location where the second belt 22 of the right shoulder belt 2 is attached, and is preferably higher than the location where the second belt 22 is attached.

[0032] Similar to the second female buckle 25 and second band 26, the second band 36 is sewn to the left end of the main body 41 of the parent-side attachment part 4, and the second female buckle 35 is provided at the tip of the second band 36. The second female buckle 35 is detachably connected to a second male buckle 57 (Fig. 3) attached above the infant-side holding part 5. A recess is provided on the back surface of the second female buckle 35, and the second female buckle 35 is connected by overlapping the back surface of the second female buckle 35 with the front surface of the second male buckle 57. The second male buckle 57 will be described later. The location where the second band 36 is attached is at the same height as the second band 26, and is different from the location where the second belt 32 of the left shoulder belt 3 is attached, and is preferably higher than the location where the second belt 32 is attached.

[0033] The second bands 26, 36 may be attached at the same locations as the second belts 22, 32 of the shoulder belts 2, 3. The second bands 26, 36 are provided to be adjustable in length. While the second bands 26, 36 were attached to the parent-side attachment part 4, they may also be attached to the infant-side holding part 5, and the second female buckles 25, 35 and the second male buckles 56, 57 may be reversed. In this way, the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5 are provided detachably and with adjustable lengths by the locking part, the locked part, and the second band.

[0034] Furthermore, the second male buckles 56, 57 are provided in approximately the center of the infant side holding portion 5, but the attachment location is not limited thereto, and they may be sewn to flaps sewn to both sides of the infant side holding portion 5, for example.

[0035] The parent-side attachment part 4 includes a waist belt 6 at its lower end that is attached to the parent's waist. The waist belt 6 is sewn and connected to the lower end of the main body part 50 of the infant-side holding part 5. The waist belt 6 extends in the left-right direction and has a waist support part 61 that is wrapped around the parent's waist, and a third female buckle 62 and a third male buckle 63 provided on both ends of the waist support part 61. By wrapping the waist belt 6 around the parent's waist, the infant can be held stably.

[0036] Next, we will explain the infant-side holding part 5. The infant-side holding part 5 will be explained based on the vertical direction on the paper of Figures 2 and 3. The infant-side holding part 5 is a member that covers the infant by lifting it up from below when worn. The infant-side holding part 5 includes a main body part 50 and a second engaged part 53 attached to the lower end of the main body part 50.

[0037] The external dimensions of the main body 50 are preferably larger than those of the main body 41 of the parent-side attachment part 4. The main body 50 has, for example, a generally rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and is made of a breathable material, such as mesh fabric. A headrest 50a to protect the infant's head may be provided below the main body 50. The upper part of the main body 50 is sewn to the lower edge of the parent-side attachment part 4, i.e., the upper edge of the waist belt 6. As a result, a buttocks support part that supports the infant's buttocks by lifting them from below is formed where the main body 41 of the parent-side attachment part 4 and the main body 50 of the infant-side holding part 5 are connected.

[0038] The second engaged portion 53 is a member extending linearly in the width direction, and is preferably a fastener, for example. The second engaged portion 53 engages with a second engaging portion 77 (FIG. 4) of the buttocks height adjustment member 7, which will be described later. The width dimension of the second engaged portion 53 is preferably larger than that of the first engaged portion 43. The second engaged portion 53 is preferably colored a different color from the first engaged portion 43. The buttocks height adjustment member 7 will be described later. A second covering portion 52 is provided on the second engaged portion 53 to cover the second engaged portion 53 so that the entire second engaged portion 53 is not exposed to the infant. The second covering portion 52 may be formed by folding back the upper end of the main body portion 50, or a separate fabric from the main body portion 50 may be sewn to the second covering portion 52. The second covering portion 52 prevents the second engaged portion 53 from directly contacting the infant's body. The second engaged portion 53 may be provided on the back surface of the second covering portion 52, rather than on the main body portion 50. This makes it possible to prevent the breathability of the main body portion 50 formed of mesh from being hindered.

[0039] 1 and 2, the buttocks support portion of the infant side holding portion 5 includes a crotch support portion 51 located in the center in the width direction, and leg support portions 58, 59 provided on both sides of the crotch support portion 51. The leg support portions 58, 59 make it possible to change the crotch width dimension. The first leg support portion 58 is provided on the right end side of the main body portion 50, and the second leg support portion 59 is provided on the left end side of the main body portion 50.

[0040] The first leg rest portion 58 is made of a fabric member. As shown in FIG. 1 in particular, the first leg rest portion 58 has, for example, a deformed, approximately triangular shape. The first leg rest portion 58 has two folding lines 58e, 58d extending in the vertical direction in the central region in the width direction. The folding lines 58e, 58d are formed, for example, by seams.

[0041] The first leg support portion 58 is divided into three regions 58a, 58b, and 58c by the folding lines 58e and 58d. The region located outward in the width direction is called the outer region 58a, the region located inward in the width direction is called the inner region 58c, and the region located between the outer region 58a and the inner region 58c is called the intermediate region 58b. The outer region 58a and the inner region 58c contain a core material having appropriate elasticity. The core material of the outer region 58a is preferably, for example, urethane foam. It is preferable that no core material be provided in the intermediate region 58b.

[0042] Like the first leg rest 58, the second leg rest 59 is made of a fabric member. The second leg rest 59 has, for example, a deformed, approximately triangular shape. The second leg rest 59 has two folding lines 59e, 59d extending vertically in the central region in the width direction. The folding lines 59e, 59d are formed, for example, by seam lines.

[0043] The second leg rest portion 59 is divided into three regions 59a, 59b, and 59c by the folding lines 59e and 59d. The region located outward in the width direction is called the outer region 59a, the region located inward in the width direction is called the inner region 59c, and the region located between the outer region 59a and the inner region 59c is called the middle region 59b. The outer region 59a and the inner region 59c contain a core material with appropriate elasticity. The core material of the outer region 59a is preferably, for example, urethane foam. It is preferable that no core material be provided in the middle region 59b.

[0044] The first and second leg rest portions 58, 59 can be used without being folded, or can be folded along the folding lines 58e, 58d, 59e, and 59d. When used without being folded, the first and second leg rest portions 58, 59 as a whole support the buttocks or thighs of the infant from below, so they do not collapse in their unfolded state and can be maintained in an elastic state. When used by folding along the folding lines 58e, 58d, 59e, and 59d, the middle regions 58b, 59b, which do not contain a padding material, bend, while the shape of the outer regions 58a, 59a, which contain a padding material, does not change, so the first and second leg rest portions 58, 59 can be easily maintained in the folded state.

[0045] 2, a first female buckle 54 is attached to the lower right of the main body 50. The first female buckle 54 is detachably connected to the first male buckle 23 attached to the upper part of the right shoulder belt 2. Similarly, a first female buckle 55 is attached to the lower left of the main body 50. The first female buckle 55 is detachably connected to the first male buckle 33 attached to the upper part of the left shoulder belt 3.

[0046] 3, second male buckles 56, 57 are attached to the center of the front side of the main body 50. The second male buckle 56 is detachably connected to the second female buckle 25 attached to the right end of the parent side attachment part 4, and the second male buckle 57 is detachably connected to the second male buckle 57 attached to the left end of the parent side attachment part 4. By connecting these buckles, an infant accommodation part for accommodating an infant is formed.

[0047] As described above, the second bands 26, 36 are adjustable in length. This allows the distance between the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5 to be adjusted, which in turn allows the depth of the infant accommodation part to be adjusted to suit the child's body shape. Furthermore, the baby and parent can be fitted snugly together, ensuring stable support for the child.

[0048] (Buttock height adjustment member) Fig. 4 is an external view of the buttocks height adjustment member 7, and Fig. 5(A) is a partial cross-sectional view of the baby carrier 1 with the buttocks height adjustment member 7 attached between the parent-side attachment part 4 and the baby-side holding part 5. The buttocks height adjustment member 7 will be described with reference to Figs. 4 and 5(A).

[0049] The buttocks-height adjustment member 7 is a member that spans between the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5, and supports the infant's buttocks at a position higher than the buttocks support part. One end and the other end of the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 are detachably attached to the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5. The buttocks-height adjustment member 7 is used when holding the baby face-to-face as shown in Figure 7.

[0050] The buttocks height adjusting member 7 includes a front support part 71 that supports the lower abdomen of the baby, and a buttocks support part 73 that is continuous with the front support part 71 and supports the buttocks of the baby from behind.

[0051] The front support portion 71 has a narrowed shape at approximately the center of its vertical length. Specifically, the widthwise dimension L2 decreases toward the hip support portion 73, and increases from approximately the center toward the hip support portion 73. Both side ends of the front support portion 71 are where the baby's feet come out and also function as crotch support portions. Therefore, the widthwise dimension L2 of the front support portion 71 is designed to be the smallest among the buttocks height adjustment members 7, taking into consideration that both side ends of the front support portion 71 function as crotch support portions.

[0052] A first engaging portion 76 is provided at the upper end of the front contact portion 71. The first engaging portion 76 is a member that extends linearly in the width direction, and is preferably, for example, a fastener. The first engaging portion 76 engages with the first engaged portion 43 of the parent attachment portion 4. The first engaging portion 76 and the first engaged portion 43 together form a first connecting portion.

[0053] The hip support portion 73 is designed to have the largest width dimension L4 in consideration of supporting the baby's buttocks. Specifically, the hip support portion 73 has a first region 74 and a second region 75 extending from the first region 74 to the other end. When worn, the baby's buttocks come into contact with the first region 74, and the baby's back comes into contact with the second region 75.

[0054] The front support portion 71 and the first region 74 of the hip support portion 73 are provided with padding that extends continuously therethrough. The second region 75 of the hip support portion 73 is breathable without having any padding. Specifically, the second region 75 is made of, for example, mesh fabric. In this way, the portions that come into close contact with the infant (the lower abdomen, crotch, and buttocks) are provided with cushioning, while the portions that come into contact with the infant but do not come into close contact with the infant (the back) are provided with breathability, allowing the infant to sit comfortably. Note that the second region 75 is formed of breathable fabric, but is not limited to this shape and may be, for example, a pair of strings that connect the first region 74 and the second engagement portion 77.

[0055] A second engagement portion 77 is provided at the other end of the hip support portion 73. The second engagement portion 77 is a member that extends linearly in the width direction, and is preferably a fastener, for example. The second engagement portion 77 engages with the second engaged portion 53 of the infant-side holding portion 5. The second engagement portion 77 and the second engaged portion 53 form a second connecting portion. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5(A), the buttocks height adjustment member 7 is hung between the parent-side attachment portion 4 and the infant-side holding portion 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the horizontal dimension L1 of the first engagement portion 76 may be smaller than the horizontal dimension L3 of the second engagement portion 77.

[0056] It is preferable that the first connecting portion (first engaging portion 76, first engaged portion 43) and the second connecting portion (second engaging portion 77, second engaged portion 53) be different in color, for example. This makes it possible to identify the engaging points, and therefore allows for smooth connection without confusion about the attachment point of the buttocks height adjustment member 7.

[0057] (Examples of use according to age) Examples of use according to age in months will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0058] Figure 6(A) shows an example of use until the baby can hold its head up. Until the baby can hold its head up, a hip height adjustment member 7 is attached between the parent-side attachment part 4 and the baby-side holding part 5. "Holding its head up" refers to when the baby's neck is stable and it can move its head stably at will, and although this differs from person to person, it typically refers to around 2 to 4 months of age.

[0059] Specifically, until the baby is able to hold its head up, as shown in Figure 5(A), the first engaged part 43 of the parent-side attachment part 4 is connected to the first engaging part 76 of the buttocks-height adjustment member 7, and the second engaged part 53 of the infant-side holding part 5 is connected to the second engaging part 77 of the buttocks-height adjustment member 7, so that the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 is hung between the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5. This allows the infant's buttocks to be held by the buttocks-height adjustment member 7, which is higher than the buttocks support part, so the height of the infant's buttocks can be kept high.

[0060] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 6(A), the first and second leg rests 58, 59 are used in an unfolded state. This allows the first and second leg rests 58, 59 to encase the bent legs of the infant, stabilizing the infant's posture. In this way, the first and second leg rests 58, 59 can function as foot supporters that encase the entire legs of the infant until the infant can hold its head up.

[0061] 6(B) and 7 show examples of use from when the baby can hold its head up to around 36 months of age. From when the baby can hold its head up to around 36 months of age, the buttocks height adjustment member 7 is not used, and the leg rests 58, 59 are spread apart. The baby's buttocks are held by the buttocks support parts formed at the lower ends of the parent-side attachment part 4 and the baby-side holding part 5, and the baby's crotch is supported by the leg rests 58, 59.

[0062] This allows the buttocks of the baby to be held at a lower position than when using the buttocks height adjustment member 7. Furthermore, the baby's thigh width can be held wide.

[0063] Figures 6(C) and 8 show examples of use from when the baby can hold its head up until around 24 months of age. Once the baby can hold its head up, it can be used in combination with the face-to-face holding described above to hold the baby facing forward. From when the baby can hold its head up until around 36 months of age, the buttocks height adjustment member 7 is not used, and the leg rests 58, 59 are used in the folded position. The baby's buttocks are held by the buttocks support parts formed at the bottom of the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5. When holding the baby facing forward, the baby's legs come out forward, so the baby's crotch area needs to be narrowed.

[0064] Even when holding the baby facing forward, the baby's buttocks can be held at a lower position than when using the buttocks height adjustment member 7. Furthermore, when holding the baby facing forward, the baby's legs come forward, so the width of the legs needs to be narrowed, but the shape can be made to match the width of the baby's hip joints.

[0065] Figure 9 shows an example of use from about 7 months to about 24 months of age. During this period, piggyback carrying can be used in combination with the face-to-face and forward-facing carrying described above. When carrying a baby on the back, the baby simply sits on the parent's back, and the baby is held in the same position as shown in Figure 6(B). Specifically, the buttocks height adjustment member 7 is not used, and the leg support sections 58, 59 are spread apart. The baby's buttocks are held by the buttocks support sections formed at the lower ends of the parent-side attachment section 4 and the baby-side holding section 5, and the baby's crotch is supported by the leg support sections 58, 59.

[0066] This allows the buttocks of the baby to be held at a lower position than when using the buttocks height adjustment member 7. Furthermore, the baby's thigh width can be held wide.

[0067] The baby carrier 1 of this embodiment can maintain the height of the infant's buttocks at a high position by attaching the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 to the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side support part 5, and can maintain the height of the infant's buttocks at a low position by removing the buttocks-height adjustment member 7. This allows the height of the infant's buttocks to be adjusted as the infant grows, preventing the infant's head from being buried and maintaining the infant's head in an appropriate position. Furthermore, because the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 supports the infant's buttocks, a depth space (depth from the infant's lower abdomen to the buttocks) can be secured to fit the infant's buttocks. In this way, the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 allows the infant to be held stably and comfortably, even when the infant is young.

[0068] (Regarding variants) Although the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 in this embodiment is detachably attached to the parent-side attachment part 4 and the infant-side holding part 5, it is sufficient if either the parent-side attachment part 4 or the infant-side holding part 5 is detachably attached. For example, one end of the parent-side attachment part 4 and the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 are sewn together, and the other end of the infant-side holding part 5 and the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 are detachably attached. When the infant is small, the other end of the infant-side holding part 5 and the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 can be connected, and when the infant grows, the other end of the infant-side holding part 5 and the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 can be separated. When the buttocks-height adjustment member 7 is not needed, it is preferable to roll it up and store it.

[0069] In addition, in this embodiment, the first and second connecting parts are fasteners, but they may be anything that detachably attaches the buttock height adjustment member 7 to the parent side attachment part 4 or the infant side holding part 5, such as a button, hook and loop fastener, or hook.

[0070] In this embodiment, the pair of shoulder belts 2, 3 are connected to the parent side attachment part 4, but one shoulder belt may be attached to the parent side attachment part 4 and the other shoulder belt may be connected to the infant side holding part 5.

[0071] In addition, in this embodiment, the waist belt 6 is connected to the lower end of the main body 50 of the infant side holding part 5, but the waist belt 6 does not have to be provided. For example, a vest-type baby carrier may be provided with only the parent side attachment part 4 and the infant side holding part 5.

[0072] Although the hip height adjustment member 7 in this embodiment is used together with the baby carrier 1, the hip height adjustment member 7 may be provided separately as a standalone member.

[0073] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiments. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiments within the same scope as the present invention or within an equivalent scope. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 1 baby carrier, 2, 3 loop-shaped shoulder belt, 4 parent side attachment part, 5 infant side holding part, 6 waist belt, 7 buttocks height adjustment member, 42 first covering part, 43 first engaging part, 52 second covering part, 53 second engaging part, 71 front support part, 73 buttocks support part, 74 first region, 75 second region, 76 first engaging part, 77 second engaging part.

Claims

1. A pair of loop-shaped shoulder belts that can be worn on the shoulders of a person carrying an infant; a parent-side attachment part connected to at least one of the pair of loop-shaped shoulder belts and disposed between the infant and a person carrying the infant; an infant side holding part that is provided opposite the parent side attachment part, one end of which is connected to the parent side attachment part, and that supports the buttocks of the infant by lifting them from below with the buttocks support part; a buttocks height adjustment member that is stretched between the parent-side attachment part and the infant-side holding part and supports the infant's buttocks at a position higher than the buttocks support part, The buttocks height adjustment member has one end and the other end detachably attached to the parent-side attachment part and the baby-side holding part.

2. The baby carrier is: a first connector including a first engaging portion attached to one end of the buttocks height adjustment member and extending linearly in the width direction; and a first engaged portion detachably connected to the first engaging portion, attached to the main attachment portion, and extending linearly in the width direction; 2. The baby carrier of claim 1, further comprising a second connecting device including a second engaging portion attached to the other end of the buttock height adjustment member and extending linearly in the width direction, and a second engaged portion detachably connected to the second engaging portion and attached to the infant side holding portion and extending linearly in the width direction.

3. the parent-side attachment part includes a first covering part that covers the first engaged part so that it is not exposed to the baby side; The baby carrier according to claim 2 , wherein the baby-side holding part includes a second covering part that covers the second engaged part so that the second engaged part is not exposed to the baby side.

4. the parent-side attachment section includes a waist belt attached to the waist of a person carrying an infant; The baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the waist belt is connected to one end of the baby side holding part.

5. The buttocks height adjustment member is a front part connected to the one end and supporting the lower abdomen of the infant; a hip support portion that is continuous with the front support portion and extends to the other end, and supports the buttocks of the baby from behind, The baby carrier according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the width of the front support portion is smaller than the width of the hip support portion.

6. The baby carrier according to claim 5, wherein the hip height adjustment member has a pad that extends continuously within the front support portion and the hip support portion.

7. The baby carrier according to claim 6, wherein the seat support portion has a first region having the pad, and a second region extending from the first region to the other end and made of a breathable material.

8. A buttocks height adjustment member used in a baby carrier that is detachably connected to a parent-side attachment part and an infant-side holding part and is used by being hung between the parent-side attachment part and the infant-side holding part, The buttocks height adjustment member is a front support portion that supports the lower abdomen of an infant; a hip support portion that is connected to the front support portion and supports the buttocks of the baby from behind, The width of the front part is smaller than the width of the hip part, a first engaging portion provided at an end of the front pad portion, the first engaging portion being detachably connected to either the parent-side attachment portion or the infant-side holding portion; The buttocks height adjustment member for a baby carrier has a second engagement part provided at an end of the seat support part, which is detachably connected to the other of the parent side attachment part or the infant side holding part.

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