Abstract: A carriage assembly (10) for babies, infants and small children comprises a frame (12) to which wheels (98) are attached to move the carriage. A handle (74) is also attached to the frame for pushing and pulling the carriage. A multi-tiered seating assembly is mounted on the frame and includes a seat (34) for at least one occupant on each tier of the assembly.

Abstract: A nestable cot (C1) has a web (3) of material on which an occupant of the cot can lay. The web is attached to a frame (F) which includes a plurality of rods (R1-R4) one of which extends along each side of the web. End connectors (5) are provided for connecting respective ends of adjacent rods to interconnect the rods and complete the frame. Each end connector includes an elongate housing (7) having an opening (25, 27) at each end in which respective ends of adjacent rods are received. The cot is supported in an elevated position off the ground by a pedestal (33) formed intermediate the length of the housing. The pedestal projects inwardly from an inner face (19) of the housing and extends downwardly a distance sufficient to elevate the web of material off the ground. A pad (49) is attachable to the bottom of the pedestal.

Abstract: A convertible tricycle/riding toy which is interchangeable for use with any one of a variety of interchangeable frames having a variety of different uses is disclosed. The convertible tricycle/riding toy includes a handle bar and wheel frame with handle bars at one end and a front tricycle wheel rotatably mounted by foot pedals at the other end. The convertible tricycle/riding toy further includes spaced rear tricycle wheels mounted for rotation thereof. In order to convert the tricycle/riding toy as desired, a series of interchangeable frames having a variety of different uses are provided, each of which is separately and independently connected to the handle bar and wheel frame as well as rotatably mounts the rear wheels for operation of the convertible tricycle/riding toy.