Abstract: An apparatus for drying and storing an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing includes a tray having a bottom face that is adapted to be supported by an underlying surface such as a counter-top, and an upper face. A plurality of pegs extend out from the upper face, and each peg is sized and arranged so as to be able to support an article, such as a baby bottle, after washing and rinsing. Each peg is mounted to the tray in such a manner as to be movable between a first storage position, wherein the entire peg is positioned relatively close to the upper face for storage and packaging, and a second, operative position. This permits the apparatus to be conveniently folded for packaging and storage purposes. Another aspect of the apparatus involves disk holding structure, connected to the upper face of the tray, for holding baby bottle disks in a location that is isolated from areas of the tray in which liquid may collect.

Abstract: An article for supporting an infant during bathing includes a body portion having a top surface that is constructed and shaped to support an infant, and a bottom surface. The body portion is made out of a material that is compressible and water-absorbent material, such as a sponge-like polymeric foam. A passage is defined in the body portion for permitting bath water to flow unimpeded through the body portion from beneath the bottom surface to above the top surface when the article is placed bottom surface down into bath water. As a result, bath water will be absorbed into the body portion, and particularly into the top surface, more quickly than was heretofore possible with conventional bath supports. A second aspect involves a torso-receiving portion of the body portion, which is made to be more compressible than other regions so as to ensure that an infant's torso is as immersed as possible during bathing.

Abstract: An improved nipple member for an infant nursing system includes a nursing portion that is formed of a first material and a mounting flange portion that is formed of a second material. The nursing portion is preferably transparent, while the mounting flange portion is color coded to indicate a design flowrate or a type of beverage that the nipple member is designed to dispense. The first material is preferably harder than the second material, which makes the nipple member harder to pull out of an infant nursing system during use. A method of making a nipple member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for dispensing liquid medicine to an infant includes a baby bottle having a threaded neck portion at an upper end thereof and a rim that defines an opening; a resilient nipple member; and a ring member for holding the nipple member tightly against the rim during feedings. The ring member has threads defined in an interior portion thereof that mate with the threaded neck portion, whereby the ring member may be screwed onto the bottle. A medicine cup that includes a concave cup-like portion is sized to fit within the threaded neck portion of the baby bottle. The medicine cup further includes a flange for supporting the medicine cup on the rim of the baby bottle which is sized so as not to interfere with said ring member during screwing and unscrewing of the ring member onto the baby bottle. The cup-like portion is constructed so as to be impervious to fluid transfer therethrough, so medicine will not leak from the medicine cup into the baby bottle.

Abstract: A utensil that is configured for scrubbing both baby bottles and nursing nipples for such bottles includes a handle that has a recess defined therein, a bottle brush operatively connected to the handle which is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a baby bottle, and a nipple brush assembly. The nipple brush assembly includes a nipple brush portion that is sized so as to be able to efficiently scrub an inside of a nursing nipple and a grip portion. It is releaseably attached to the handle so that said brush portion is positioned in the handle recess and the grip portion is grippable externally of the recess by a user, whereby said utensil can be used to conveniently scrub both baby bottles and nursing nipples.

Abstract: A golf bag has a retractable towel attachment mounted thereon. This attachment is formed by a spring loaded reel mechanism which is mounted in a compartment formed in a top inner portion of the bag, this reel portion having a line wound around it and normally held in a wound up state by the spring action of the reel. The line runs through an aperture in a side wall of the bag to an outer wall of the bag and has an attachment member on the free end thereof which is used to removably attach the line to a towel. The attachment member also operates to retain the end of the line against the side wall of the bag. The towel can be pulled away from the bag against the spring action of the reel for use in cleaning golf clubs, golf balls or other items and when released is retained along the side wall of the bag. The towel is readily removable from the attachment member for replacement when required.

Abstract: Generally, an infant nursing system will include a holder having an open end, for holding and engaging a collapsible liquid containing bag. The collapsible bag defines a chamber and has an open end permitting fluid communication with the chamber. The open end is also used for engaging the open end of the holder. The novel bag may include flexible material, having a permeability sufficient to hold a fluid, wherein the flexible material is arranged in a generally tubular shape, defining a first end and a second end. The second end is sealed in a fluid tight fashion, thereby forming a chamber for holding fluid. The first end engages the open end of the holder. A pair of flaps is formed at the first end for assisting in opening the bag to provide access to the chamber. A gripping member is formed on the pair of flaps, for enhancing the gripping of the flaps. It is preferred for the gripping member to include holes formed in the flaps or textured surfaces.