Abstract: A playard includes a frame structure movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The frame structure includes a plurality of pivot joints arranged in an upper set and a lower set, each pivot joint in the upper set being positioned over a corresponding pivot joint in the lower set, and a plurality of cross members connected at respective slants to the upper and lower sets of pivot joints. The playard further includes a plurality of top rails, each top rail being attached to adjacent pivot joints in the upper set. The frame structure lacks legs to support the upper set of pivot joints at an elevation above the lower set of pivot joints. The elevation decreases as the respective slants of the cross members change to move the frame structure from the folded arrangement to the open arrangement until the top rails are under tension.

Abstract: A baby mesh bed includes a joint mechanism, two connecting rods pivoted on the joint mechanism, fixing bars to fix the connecting rods in the in-use position, and a security structure provided on the joint mechanism to prevent the risk of the baby bed folding accidentally when the baby bed is being used; the security structure includes an elastic protecting band, and two fastening rings, which securely join two ends of the elastic protecting band to the connecting rods respectively; the elastic protecting band will make the connecting rods pivot upwards and closer to each other if the fixing bars fail to fix the connecting rods properly; therefore, the users can easily know if the baby mesh bed hasn't been fixed in the expanded configuration properly.

Abstract: A playpen includes a frame, four upper folding devices, two lower folding devices, a pull cord, and two lower collapsible devices. Each of the lower folding devices includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a mounting bracket, a locking member, an elastic member, and a compression spring. Each of the lower collapsible devices has a second compression spring. Thus, each of the lower folding devices is operated to fold the frame in a first stage, and each of the lower collapsible devices is operated to fold the frame in a second stage, so that the playpen is folded in a two-stage manner. In addition, the user only needs to pull the pull cord to unlock each of the lower folding devices so as to partially fold the frame easily and quickly.

Abstract: A bottom bracket of a playpen includes a support seat, and a rotation seat. The support seat includes two covers, a slide, a locking rod, a drive rod, an elastic member, a pull handle, and a pull strap. The rotation seat includes two pivot members and a limit plate. Thus, the user only needs to pull the pull strap upward so to fold the bottom bracket, so that the bottom bracket is folded easily and rapidly, thereby facilitating the user folding the bottom bracket. In addition, each of the two pivot members is locked by the locking rod exactly when the bottom bracket is expanded, thereby preventing the pivot members from being pivoted unintentionally, so that the bottom bracket is positioned rigidly and stably without detachment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to collapsible cribs. The cribs have one or more of the following characteristics: adjustable length and/or, width and/or height, lightweight, easily collapsed, very compact when collapsed and easily carried, stored and transported. Embodiments disclosed relate to pens, cribs, and play yards with and without wheels.

Abstract: A changing table is mounted on the vertical frame members of a play yard by mounting members located along the transverse centerline of the changing table. The frame of the changing table is formed in an oval shape to eliminate any portion thereof that would be oriented generally parallel to the upper frame members of the play yard. The vertical frame member is formed with a linear upper portion and a curved lower portion. The linear upper portions enable the mounting members to be telescopically received for height adjustment of the changing table. The curved lower portions positions the foot members at the lower ends of the vertical frame members outboard of the upper ends on which the changing table is mounted to enhance stability.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a collapsible play yard and bassinet assembly combination. The floor of the play yard comprises a release mechanism attached to lower horizontal frame members of the play yard, and when the release mechanism is engaged, the lower horizontal frame members are moved upwardly and inwardly to collapse the play yard. The bassinet assembly has a floor and one or more side walls that have an upper perimeter, and the upper perimeter is adapted for securing adjacent the upper perimeter of the play yard. The floor of the bassinet assembly also defines an opening that allows a user to reach through the opening to access and engage the release mechanism without removing the bassinet assembly from the play yard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to collapsible cribs. The cribs have one or more of the following characteristics: adjustable length and/or, width and/or height, lightweight, easily collapsed, very compact when collapsed and easily carried, stored and transported. Embodiments disclosed relate to pens, cribs, and play yards with and without wheels.

Abstract: A playard is movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The playard includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of pivot joints connected to the plurality of legs, and a plurality of slider joints engaging the plurality of legs. A plurality of cross members are arranged in pairs extending between the legs, and at least one latch mechanism is operable in a latched condition to maintain a predetermined gap along a leg between one of the slider joints and one of the pivot joints to prevent movement of the playard toward the folded arrangement. A plurality of top rail segments extend between the legs to define an upper periphery of the playard.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infant bed including a frame body that is movable between a stretched state and a collapsed state in which the frame body includes: a top frame having a first top frame and a second top frame pivoted with each other; a first leg and a second leg each having an upper end pivotally connected to the top frame and a sliding member movably mounted on each of the first leg and the second leg; a plurality of support frames in which two ends of each support frame being pivotally connected to the top frame and the sliding member respectively; and two links pivoting to each other at one end and the other end of each link is connected to the sliding member; wherein when the frame body is in the stretched state, the links restrict the movement of the sliding member and the first and second top frames of the top frame are in the same plane; and wherein when the frame body is moved from the stretched state to the collapsed state, the sliding member moving along the first leg and the second

Abstract: A foldable baby crib includes a bottom frame unit, lateral frame units, and upper and lower pivot connectors. Each lateral frame unit includes a pivot connection seat, a pair of support rods, each having a top rod end pivoted to the pivot connection seat, and a pair of top rods, each having an inner rod end pivoted to the pivot connection seat. The upper pivot connectors interconnect pivotally outer rod ends of the top rods of adjacent lateral frame units. The lower pivot connectors interconnect pivotally lower rod ends of the support rods of adjacent lateral frame units. The bottom frame unit is connected to the lower pivot connectors and is operable to convert the foldable baby crib from an expanded state to a folded state, where the lateral frame units are collapsed.

Abstract: A playard includes a frame structure movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The frame structure includes a plurality of pivot joints arranged in an upper set and a lower set, each pivot joint in the upper set being positioned over a corresponding pivot joint in the lower set, and a plurality of cross members connected at respective slants to the upper and lower sets of pivot joints. The playard further includes a plurality of top rails, each top rail being attached to adjacent pivot joints in the upper set. The frame structure lacks legs to support the upper set of pivot joints at an elevation above the lower set of pivot joints. The elevation decreases as the respective slants of the cross members change to move the frame structure from the folded arrangement to the open arrangement until the top rails are under tension.

Abstract: A baby mesh bed consists of an upper enclosing member, which has four curved parts, and several stepped curved rods; each curved part is arranged on one of four corners of the upper enclosing member, and has adjacent large and small internal hollowness in each one of two ends, a hole on each end of an inner side, and a slot on each end of an outer side; the internal hollowness have the same curvature as the two sides of the curved parts; the curved rods are pivoted to the curved parts by means of pins, which are passed through corresponding holes and slots of the curved parts at two ends thereof; therefore, the mesh bed has curved corners instead of right-angled ones; each curved rod will be received in the corresponding adjacent large and small hollowness when the mesh bed is in a stretched position.

Abstract: A child's bed comprises a sack (20) of a flexible material, which by a bottom (23) rests on the floor and which has the mouth part thereof connected to a rectangular frame (10). The frame (10) is formed of two frame parts, which are mutually connected via folding fittings that allow the frame parts to be folded into a parallel and overlapping relation. The frame (10) is provided with one obliquely outward downward sloping leg (13) in each corner. The legs are possible to fold back against the underside of the respective frame part (11) in order to lie within the area of the frame part. The free end (131) of the respective leg (13) is connected to an adjacent bottom corner (27) of the sack (20) in order to facilitate the folding-out and collapsing, respectively, of the bag (20) in connection with the erection and collapse, respectively, of the child's bed.

Abstract: A folding device for each of four support legs of a playpen includes a bottom rod and a post pivotably and respectively connected to a first position and a second position of each support leg. A locking device is connected to the bottom rods and a connection member is connected to a top of each post. Four top rods are pivotably connected to the four connection members. A movable member is movably connected to the post which is pivotably connected to the support leg so that the post is secured to the support leg or the support leg can be pivotable relative to the post by operation of the movable member. The bottom rods and the top rods can be pivoted toward each and the support legs can be further pivoted relative to the post so as to reduce the storage size of the frame of the playpen in folded state.

Abstract: Foldable and portable playard assemblies with a storage compartment and methods of use thereof are disclosed. An example playard includes a lower frame having a collapsed position and an erected position and an upper frame having a collapsed position and an erected position. The example playard further includes a handle coupled to the lower frame, wherein movement of the handle from a generally horizontal position to a generally upright position causes the lower frame to move between the collapsed position and the erected position.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure for a playard. The collapsible frame structure includes a plurality of legs, and a plurality of cross members arranged so that at least one cross member extends between, and is pivotally connected to, respective adjacent legs to form a side of the playard. The frame structure also includes a plurality of slider joints, each slider joint slidingly engaging a respective one of the legs, and a plurality of pivot joints, each pivot joint on a respective one of the legs. The frame structure also includes at least one latch mechanism configured to selectively engage at least one of the slider joints with its respective leg, wherein each cross member is mounted to the respective adjacent legs by the slider joint on a first of the respective adjacent legs and by the pivot joint on a second of the respective adjacent legs.

Abstract: A juvenile playyard including a bassinet assembly mountable on a frame of the playyard and including a bassinet couplable to the frame in a use position across a portion of a top opening of the playyard.

Abstract: A folding play yard includes a collapsible play yard frame movable between a retracted stored position and a deployed position, wherein the frame defines a baby receiving portion in the deployed position with a floor and bordering side walls around the periphery of the floor, wherein the frame includes a plurality of corner posts forming at least a portion of a support for the side walls with the play yard in the deployed position, wherein the corner posts are constructed to remain substantially parallel to a vertical axis of the play yard as the play yard moves between the closed and the open position.

Abstract: A child enclosure apparatus that includes a hub assembly, a base assembly having four base legs in an X-shaped configuration, a side structure having four side posts, an upper assembly having four pairs of upper arms with each pair connected with medial latch connectors, lower corner assemblies, each having a pair of plates that are pivotally mounted to a side post and a pair of base legs, upper corner assemblies, each having two pair of plates that are configured at a right angle to each other, and cables extending from the base assemblies, through the side posts and being connected to the upper arms and to the latch connectors. The enclosure apparatus is operated by linear movement of the hub assembly, either by a motor assembly or manually, to cause simultaneous movement of the base legs, the upper arms and the latch connectors between opened and folded positions by tensioning the cables.

Abstract: A toy storage cover for a portable play yard includes four outer panels shaped to surround the outer walls of the play yard attached at their top edges to four inner panels shaped to line the play yard. A floor panel joins the inner panels and is secured to the floor of the play yard by a mattress pad shaped to fit within the inner panels above the floor of the play yard. A series of pockets are attached to the outer panels of the cover. The pockets have smaller pockets within them or on their outer surfaces. Tie-down straps, fitted foot pockets or attachments through the play yard walls are used to secure the cover to the play yard. The toy storage cover may be adapted to play yards of various designs, cribs or other open topped containers.

Abstract: A portable infant bed has a bottom panel with a perimeter and a top sleeping surface. A side wall is connected to the perimeter of the bottom panel around a periphery of the bed. The bottom panel and side wall are foldable and unfoldable between an in-use configuration with the side wall extending up from the perimeter and surrounding the sleeping surface and a folded configuration with the side wall lying generally parallel with and adjacent the bottom panel. A vent through a portion of the side wall positioned at a level near the sleeping surface, the vent permitting air to pass freely through the side wall.

Abstract: A collapsible frame structure, movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement, includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of cross members arranged in pairs, a plurality of slider joints and pivot joints, and at least one latch mechanism. Each pair of cross members is located between respective adjacent legs to form sides of the collapsible frame structure that define an interior of the collapsible frame structure. Each slider joint slidingly engages a respective one of the legs and pivotably attaches to two adjacent cross members. Each pivot joint is at a respective one of the legs to pivotably attach two adjacent cross members. The latch mechanism, which is mounted to another frame component of the collapsible frame structure, remains so mounted in both the open arrangement and the folded arrangement. Nonadjacent legs and nonadjacent sides of the collapsible frame structure remain unconnected across an interior of the collapsible frame structure.

Abstract: A frame structure for a foldable children's play-yard adaptable to include a curved side rail to form at least a portion of its upper perimeter. The frame structure comprises a plurality of support members, an upper frame member and a lower frame member. The upper frame member is constructed of a plurality of side segments, which define the upper perimeter of the play-yard and comprise rail members, which can include a curve portion. The rail members are coupled in a rotatable relationship disposed between the adjacent support members. The side segments have opposite distal end portions in engagement with support brackets mounted on the support members, the support brackets are adaptable to affix the side segment when the play-yard is in the open configuration and to permit the side segments to move in more than a single degree of freedom (for example, translational, axial-rotational movement and swivel movements) when the play-yard is being folded.

Abstract: A portable infant playyard including cladded legs, a central hub on the lower frame, an integrated electronic device, upper frame hinge mechanisms, and bag hooks.

Abstract: A foldable articulation for a playpen includes a mounting seat, two pivot rods pivotally mounted on two opposite ends of the mounting seat, and a folding device mounted on the mounting seat and releasably rested on each of the two pivot rods. Thus, the articulation is operated to fold the playpen when not in use, thereby saving the space of storage. In addition, a user only needs to press the press member of the folding device to fold the articulation, so that the user's one hand will not be inserted into the inside of the mounting seat, thereby preventing the user's one hand from being clamped so as to protect the user's safety.

Abstract: A fastener system is implemented to assemble a fabric element with a frame structure of a nursery device for supporting a baby occupant. The fastener system includes a first connecting structure joined with the fabric element and configured to complementarily mate with a second connecting structure having a protrusion extending along a support beam of the frame structure. The first connecting structure includes a flat affixing portion joined with an edge of the fabric element, and an engaging catch linked with the affixing portion through a joint portion. The second connecting structure complementarily mates within the engaging catch of the first connecting structure to fasten the fabric element with the support beam.

Abstract: A frame structure for a foldable children play-yard adaptable to include a curve side rail to form at least a portion of its upper perimeter. The frame structure comprises a plurality of support members, an upper frame member and a lower frame member. The upper frame member is constructed of a plurality of side segments, which define the upper perimeter of the play-yard and comprise rail members, which can include a curve portion. The rail members are coupled in a rotatable relationship disposed between the adjacent support members. The side segments have opposite distal end portions in engagement with support brackets mounted on the support members, the support brackets are adaptable to affix the side segment when the play-yard is in the open configuration and to permit the side segments to move in more than a single degree of freedom (for example, translational, axial-rotational movement and swivel movements) when the play-yard is being folded.

Abstract: A foldable baby crib includes a bottom frame unit, lateral frame units, and upper and lower pivot connectors. Each lateral frame unit includes a pivot connection seat, a pair of support rods, each having a top rod end pivoted to the pivot connection seat, and a pair of top rods, each having an inner rod end pivoted to the pivot connection seat. The upper pivot connectors interconnect pivotally outer rod ends of the top rods of adjacent lateral frame units. The lower pivot connectors interconnect pivotally lower rod ends of the support rods of adjacent lateral frame units. The bottom frame unit is connected to the lower pivot connectors and is operable to convert the foldable baby crib from an expanded state to a folded state, where the lateral frame units are collapsed.

Abstract: A baby mesh bed consists of an upper enclosing member, which has four curved parts, and several stepped curved rods; each curved part is arranged on one of four corners of the upper enclosing member, and has adjacent large and small internal hollowness in each one of two ends, a hole on each end of an inner side, and a slot on each end of an outer side; the internal hollowness have the same curvature as the two sides of the curved parts; the curved rods are pivoted to the curved parts by means of pins, which are passed through corresponding holes and slots of the curved parts at two ends thereof; therefore, the mesh bed has curved corners instead of right-angled ones; each curved rod will be received in the corresponding adjacent large and small hollowness when the mesh bed is in a stretched position.

Abstract: A double-decked baby bed comprises: a folding bedstead; a plurality of soft fabric layers disposed around the bedstead and on the bottom of the bedstead; a folding bedplate for detachably attaching to the bedstead; and two plates for detachably attaching to the fabric layers. The fabric layers have a plurality of coupling parts on opposite short sides. The plates have a plurality of coupling parts on opposite short sides corresponding to the coupling parts of the fabric layers. As a result, the height of the folding bedplate is adjustable by connection or disconnection of the plates when the folding bedstead is unfolded.

Abstract: The present invention provides an infant bed including a frame body that is movable between a stretched state and a collapsed state in which the frame body includes: a top frame having a first top frame and a second top frame pivoted with each other; a first leg and a second leg each having an upper end pivotally connected to the top frame and a sliding member movably mounted on each of the first leg and the second leg; a plurality of support frames in which two ends of each support frame being pivotally connected to the top frame and the sliding member respectively; and two links pivoting to each other at one end and the other end of each link is connected to the sliding member; wherein when the frame body is in the stretched state, the links restrict the movement of the sliding member and the first and second top frames of the top frame are in the same plane; and wherein when the frame body is moved from the stretched state to the collapsed state, the sliding member moving along the first leg and the second

Abstract: A folding device for each of four support legs of a playpen includes a bottom rod and a post pivotably and respectively connected to a first position and a second position of each support leg. A locking device is connected to the bottom rods and a connection member is connected to a top of each post. Four top rods are pivotably connected to the four connection members. A movable member is movably connected to the post which is pivotably connected to the support leg so that the post is secured to the support leg or the support leg can be pivotable relative to the post by operation of the movable member. The bottom rods and the top rods can be pivoted toward each and the support legs can be further pivoted relative to the post so as to reduce the storage size of the frame of the playpen in folded state.

Abstract: A foldable baby crib includes a top frame unit, a bottom frame unit, a plurality of support rods, each of which has a top end segment connected to the top frame unit, and a bottom end segment opposite to the top end segment, and a plurality of foot members, each of which is connected fixedly to the bottom frame unit and is connected pivotally to the bottom end segment of a respective one of the support rods.

Abstract: A moving joint of a folding baby bed is pivoted to two connecting rods, and includes a support part, a pressing member, and two stopping members; the support part has two lateral plates, and a curved slot on each lateral plate; the pressing member is movable to and fro in and connected to the support part, and has a protrusion on each side; while the connecting rods are being pivoted, the connecting rods will come into contact with the protrusions to cause pivotal motion of the pressing member; the stopping members together are pivoted to a pivotal rod to form a V shape, which pivotal rod is passed through the curved slots of the lateral plates at two ends; the stopping members are subjected to an elastic position-restoring force; the connecting rods can be pivoted to fold the bed without hindrance after the pressing member has been pressed one time.

Abstract: A collapsible infant travel bed includes four hoops, preferably all the same or similar size. One hoop is placed on the bottom and is connected to two side hoops and one hoop is connected to the tops of the side hoops. The side hoops are preferably covered with a see-through mesh fabric. The short ends at the head and the foot of the bed may be provided with mesh or opaque fabric, but it is preferred that at least the head be see-through mesh. A removable mattress is placed in the bed and one or more side cushions are arranged above the mattress. The bed is easily collapsed by pressing one of the side hoops toward the bottom hoop and then the other side hoop. A carrying case is provided for storing and carrying the collapsed bed.

Abstract: A mattress assembly for a playard has a plurality of support panels coupled to one another and movable relative to one another. The support panels are movable between a generally planar in-use configuration having a top side and a bottom side and a multi-sided storage configuration with an interior space sized to surround a collapsed playard. A mattress pad is detachable from and attachable to the plurality of support panels. The mattress pad lies against the top side of the plurality of support panels and is movable with the plurality of support panels between the in-use configuration and the storage configuration. A plurality of attachment devices are provided for selectively attaching the mattress pad to and detaching the mattress pad from the plurality of support panels.

Abstract: A control device is pivotally connected with a lower frame assembly of a playpen. The control device has a pair of sleeves, a positioner, a resilient element, a push-button, a driving element, a string. Each of the pair of sleeves has a locking groove with a space for movably receiving the positioner and the resilient element. The positioner can be engaged with the locking groove to inhibit rotation between the pair of sleeves. The resilient element is positioned at one side of the positioner to bias the positioner, thereby keeping the playpen in an unfolded position. A push-button may be pushed to force the positioner to move against the biasing of the resilient element and enter one side of the pair of sleeves. The driving element is pivoted to one of the pair of sleeves to push the push-button. A user can rotate the driving element to push the push-button by pulling a string which is connected to one end of the driving element.

Abstract: A playpen assembly includes a playpen body having a plurality of horizontal support bars, and a hanging bed unit hung on the horizontal support bars and including a plurality of bed sections each having a plurality of sidewalls, a connecting portion interconnecting a top end of one of the sidewalls of one of the bed sections to a top end of one of the sidewalls of at least another one of the bed sections, and a reinforcing rod extending adjacent to the top ends of the bed sections and disposed beneath the connecting portion. The reinforcing rod bridges two opposite ones of the horizontal support bars, and has two opposite ends connected removably and respectively to the two opposite ones of the horizontal support bars.

Abstract: A coupling device includes a coupling seat unit connected pivotally to pivot portions of two rod members of a foldable frame such that an engaging end portion of each rod member extends into an accommodating space of the coupling seat unit when the rod members are aligned with each other in an extended position. A spring-loaded latch unit is mounted movably in the accommodating space and is operable from an engaging position for retaining the rod members in the extended position to a releasing position for permitting movement of the rod members to a folded position. An actuating member has a connecting portion extending into the accommodating space and mounted movably on the coupling seat unit, and an actuating portion operably externally of the accommodating space for moving the actuating portion so as to drive the latch unit to move from the engaging position to the releasing position.

Abstract: A portable infant cushion (10) includes a base (12) having a top surface (14) for engaging the body of an infant placed onto the top surface and for transferring the weight of the infant. The top surface (14) includes a head support portion (20) non-releasably attached to the base (12) and having a head engaging surface elevated relative to the base for supporting the head of the infant. The top surface (14) includes a body support portion (18) connected to the base (12) which is longitudinally spaced from the head support (20) and is for supporting the body of an infant. A side wall (24) extends peripherally around the base (12) and having an elevated surface elevated higher than the head support (20). The cushion (10) includes a blanket (32) for covering the infant adapted to be placed on the top surface (14). The blanket (32) has at least a portion secured to the side wall (24). The blanket (32) is extensible over the top surface (14) without extending over the head support portion (20).

Abstract: A playpen includes a plurality of support bars, a bed cushion, and a fixing device to fix the bed cushion on the support bars. Thus, the snapping plate of each of the holders of the fixing device is locked on the respective positioning seat, and the sleeve of each of the holders of the fixing device is locked on the respective support bar by the locking, so that each of the holders is positioned on the respective positioning seat and the respective support bar so as to support the bed cushion rigidly and stably, thereby preventing the bed cushion from becoming loosened or detached from the playpen.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a playyard top rail includes a left rail and a right rail mounted to pivot about a pivot axis relative to the right rail. The playyard top rail further includes a rail lock associated with the left and right rails. The rail lock is configured to lock the right rail to the left rail upon movement of the left and right rails to an in-line erected position and movement of the rail lock in a first direction along the pivot axis to a rail-locking position. Once the rail lock is moved in an opposite second direction along the pivot axis to a rail-releasing position, the left and right rails are free to pivot relative to one another about the pivot axis to assume a side-by-side collapsed position. An extensible cord is coupled at one end to the left rail and at another end to the right rail and supported in the middle on a lock housing containing the rail lock to define a bowed fabric support overlying a portion of the left and right rails.

Abstract: A baby mesh bed includes a supporting foot, which is connected to the frame, and which includes a main body, and an ornamental cover; an upright rod part of the frame is inserted in the main body, and a connecting element is passed through the upright rod part and the main body; a horizontal rod part of the frame is inserted in a holding space of the main body at a flat insertion end portion thereof while a second connecting element is passed through the horizontal rod part and the main body; the flat insertion end portion has a slightly smaller thickness than the holding space therefore there is virtually no space between the flat insertion end portion and the main body; the ornamental cover is positioned on the main body to cover both the connecting elements, thus preventing the connecting elements from being seen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to collapsible self-supported cribs which have one or more of the following characteristics: adjustable length and/or, width and/or height, lightweight, easily collapsed, very compact when collapsed and easily carried, stored and transported. The cribs contain one or more of the following elements: anti-torque posts, crossed support arms, telescoping crossed support arms, flexible liners, Structure Locking Elements, Anti-Collapse Locking Elements and Anti-Tipping Assemblies.

Abstract: A first playpen enclosure that converts easily to a bassinet, changing table or bed-side crib or “co-sleeper” that attaches securely to the parents' bed. A second enclosure support system maintains a padded enclosure and rigid floor panel at one or more predetermined levels below the top of the playpen to form the bassinet and co-sleeper. The second enclosure has a back, two sides, a bottom and a front flap that converts into a front wall for use in the bassinet mode and overhangs the front horizontal rail for use in the co-sleeper mode. The upper front corners are segmented into a movable section and a fixed section to facilitate lowering the front horizontal rail to at least one lower second position to accommodate various parental bed heights. Extensions of the fixed section are affixed to the front vertical rails and accept the movable sections in several positions to secure the rail in the second positions.

Abstract: A playpen with columns comprises a plurality of first corners each having a first bulge and a second bulge, a plurality of second corners each having a first sleeve and a second sleeve, a first rod unit connecting the first corners, a second rod unit connecting the second corners, a plurality of first columns whose one end bushes around the first bulge and another end thereof is inserted into the first sleeve, a plurality of second columns whose one end bushes around the second bulge and another end thereof is inserted into the second sleeve, and a boundary shelter unit covering the first columns. The distance between two opposite second columns is larger than that of two opposite first columns so that the second columns are revealed.

Abstract: A device for stabilizing the position of an infant while sleeping including a substantially rigid basin assembly having three sides and a base and defining an open end. A basin cover conforms generally to the basin and defines a sleep space, sized and configured for holding an infant, the cover includes a fabric outer surface and at least one of the sides of the basin assembly comprises a plurality of standoffs extending into the basin assembly and defining recesses therebetween. The cover can have an air-permeable section overlaying the recesses to enable pneumatic communication between the sleep space and the recesses.

Abstract: A latch mechanism positioned at the intermediate extents of the adjacent rail components to hold such components in an aligned orientation including a saddle having opposed parallel faces and a central aperture defined in between the opposed faces. Each opposed face has at least an aperture and a plurality of guide slots provided lengthwise of the saddle. The central aperture is adapted to receive opposed rail components therein. Fastening means extend through the aperture to pivotally couple the saddle with the opposed rail components. An urging block is mounted within the central aperture of the saddle at substantially the center portion of the saddle, in between the opposed rail components. Guide pins are slidably mounted within the guide slots, and a flexible strap is provided to connect the guide pins to the urging block.

Abstract: A portable bed for a newborn infant made up of a rectangular flat support surface which holds a firm infant mattress pad, the surface having a rigid headboard perpendicularly attached at one end, and rigid perpendicular partial side walls attached to both the support surface and to the headboard. A hinge is provided about midway along the longitudinal length of the support surface allowing the unit to be closed against itself to facilitate easy transport. A soft fabric cover is provided to cover the surface, headboard and side walls. A firm waterproof mattress pad having the same dimensions as the support surface is also provided. A pair of handles may also be provided at either end of the support surface for carrying the unit when folded together.