Abstract: A child activity apparatus may include a base, and a frame coupled to the base. The frame includes a horizontal bar extending between a pair of opposing side bars. The side bars are rotatably secured to the base. The frame is movable relative to the base. The frame is configured to receive a seat. The apparatus may include the seat. A method of assembling the apparatus for the child activity center may include securing the frame to the base, and optionally, further securing the seat to the frame. A kit for a child activity center may include the frame, the base, and at least one seat. The at least one seat may include a first seat and a second seat.

Abstract: A winch reel system is provided for use in child containment devices. The winch reel systems can include a one-way winch reel, a two-way winch reel, a multi-cord winch reel, and/or a drawstring winch reel. The winch reel systems can be included in various child containment devices, including strollers, infant rockers, children's car seats, playards, infant swings, baby carriers, bouncers, jumpers, high chairs, play mats, baby gates, children's booster seats, and/or other types of infant carrier or containment systems and devices. Each winch reel system can include one or more wires that are engaged with a winch reel in order to adjust at least one feature of a child containment device. In other embodiments, the one or more wires can be replaced with one or more lines, cables, or straps. In some embodiments, each winch reel system can include at least one toothed pawl to engage the winch reel.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a resting or sleeping occupant may include a compressible structure configured to allow airflow through the compressible structure, and a cover removably coupled to the compressible structure and overlaying at least a portion of the compressible structure. The cover may include a foldover portion. The foldover portion may include a zipper along an edge of the foldover portion, and may be secured about a portion of the compressible structure. A method of assembling the apparatus may include inserting the cover through a compressible structure, and wrapping the foldover portion around an outer rim of the compressible structure. The method may further include manipulating the zipper along the foldover portion to secure the foldover portion about the compressible structure.

Abstract: A system for converting an infant child seat to a stroller may include an infant child seat, a wheeled frame, and a handle. The handle is coupled to the infant child seat and configured to manipulate the wheeled frame when the infant child seat is mounted. A wheeled frame, being removably securable to an infant child seat, may include a frame movable between a folded storage configuration and an expanded stroller configuration. The frame is configured to removably receive an infant child seat and includes a plurality of wheels. The wheeled frame does not define a handle. A method of converting an infant child seat including a handle to a stroller may include coupling the seat to a wheeled frame. The method further includes manually actuating, by a first hand of a user, the handle into a stroller position. The seat coupled to the frame are operable as a stroller.