Abstract: A costume for simulating an animal comprises an upper torso covering portion which extends to at least one shoulder, a sleeve and a hand puppet. The fabric, texture, pattern, look and feel of the sleeve coordinates with that of the shoulder to which the sleeve is attached so that the costume presents a realistic and whimsical long necked animal whereby the neck is the sleeve surrounding the contained arm of the wearer. Preferably, the hand puppet is worn by the wearer's hand and has an upper jaw or beak and a lower jaw or beak and the fingers within the hand puppet control the movement of the beak to visual and entertaining advantage.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein generally relates to improved apparatus, systems and methods of infant swaddling. In some preferred embodiments, the inventive technology may provide for one or more swaddling arms that may provide a variable compressive force. Further, an infant compartment may help secure the infant in an optimal position for swaddling as well as provides for additional warmth and padding in instances where one or more swaddling arms may provide a variable loose and/or tight swaddle. Some embodiments may include modular infant support components as well as ventilation elements.