System and Method for Transitioning an Infant from Swaddling
A system and method for transitioning a baby from the swaddle blanket is disclosed herein Specifically, the system can comprise a body, a neck hole in a top portion of said body, two arm sleeves connected to opposite sides of said body, a leg cover that connects to a bottom portion of said body, and a slit closeable by fasteners. each of said arm sleeves has no orifice large enough for an arm to pass through. The leg cover has no orifice large enough for a leg to pass through.
This disclosure relates to a system and method for transitioning an infant from swaddling.
Swaddling is a practice of wrapping an infant in a cloth or a blanket to tightly restrict limb movements and create a womb-like environment. Infants are often afflicted with the ‘Moro’ or startle reflex- where a baby's limbs startle or jerk spasmodically preventing a baby from getting sound sleep. Swaddling helps sooth irritable infants and assist babies to sleep longer. As a baby becomes more active, able to roll over, and able to break free from the swaddle wrap, transition from swaddling can start. Transitioning an infant from being swaddled can be a difficult and tiring task, as it involves sleepless nights for both the parents and the child. Although the baby needs the mobility to push up and roll over at this point, the Moro reflex still prevents the infant from getting the sound sleep they need. This is sleep that is conducive and vital to proper development and growth. In addition, an infant who is accustomed to the enclosed and cozy sensation the swaddle provided, is met with the uneasy and uncomfortable freedom of having the swaddle suddenly removed. Hence, an infant may not be able to sleep for extended periods as he used to when swaddled. There are currently several methods being practiced to transition an infant from swaddling.
A common method of transitioning is called the one-arm swaddle. This method involves having one arm of a baby covered, and secured in a swaddle wrap. In such method, one arm of the baby can be completely free from an enclosure. However, with one arm free a baby can scratch his face or pull his pacifier out which can prevent an infant from sleeping. Additionally, one-arm swaddle leaves an arm exposed to cold temperature and the startle reflex.
Another method involves a use of a traditional blanket or sheets, which can be used to cover an infant to make him feel secured, and warm throughout the night. However, using loose sheets can be hazardous and can cause suffocation as babies tend to move around. A loosened sheet or a blanket can be tangled up or can accidentally cover baby's nose or mouth.
As such it would be useful to have an improved system and method for transition a baby from swaddling.
SUMMARYA system and method for transitioning a baby from the swaddle blanket is disclosed herein Specifically, the system can comprise a body, a neck hole in a top portion of said body, two arm sleeves connected to opposite sides of said body, a leg cover that connects to a bottom portion of said body, and a slit closeable by fasteners. each of said arm sleeves has no orifice large enough for an arm to pass through. The leg cover has no orifice large enough for a leg to pass through.
Described herein is a system and method for the transition wrap. The following description is presented to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the invention as claimed and is provided in the context of the particular examples discussed below, variations of which will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. In the interest of clarity, not all features of an actual implementation are described in this specification. It will be appreciated that in the development of any such actual implementation (as in any development project), design decisions must be made to achieve the designers' specific goals (e.g., compliance with system-and business-related constraints), and that these goals will vary from one implementation to another. It will also be appreciated that such development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the field of the appropriate art having the benefit of this disclosure. Accordingly, the claims appended hereto are not intended to be limited by the disclosed embodiments, but are to be accorded their widest scope consistent with the principles and features disclosed herein.
Transition wrap 100 can be made from any soft material, which includes but is not limited to cotton, silk, chenille, and/or polyester fabrics. As such, transition wrap 100 can be used as a wearable blanket, which can be used as an alternative or replacement for traditional infant pajamas. Transition wrap 100 can be designed in varying shapes and sizes. In one embodiment, transition wrap 100 can have different thickness of fabric or padding. As such, transition wrap 100 can be designed to have several layers or varying thickness, depending on the weather condition. In another embodiment transition wrap 100 can be stuffed with materials capable of regulating desired condition, and in order to provide comfortable temperature to infant 101.
Various changes in the details of the illustrated operational methods are possible without departing from the scope of the following claims. Some embodiments may combine the activities described herein as being separate steps. Similarly, one or more of the described steps may be omitted, depending upon the specific operational environment the method is being implemented in. It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments may be used in combination with each other. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.”
Claims
1. A transition wrap comprising
- a body;
- a neck hole in a top portion of said body;
- two arm sleeves connected to opposite sides of said body, each of said arm sleeves having no orifice large enough for an arm to pass through;
- a leg cover that connects to a bottom portion of said body, said leg cover having no orifice large enough for a leg to pass through;
- a slit closeable by fasteners.
2. The transition wrap of claim 1, wherein said neck hole further comprise a collar.
3. The transition wrap of claim 1, wherein each of said arm sleeves is substantially triangular in form.
4. The transition wrap of claim 1, wherein said leg cover is substantially trapezoidal in form.
5. The transition wrap of claim 1, wherein said slit can extend from said neckhole downward to said leg cover,
6. The transition wrap of claim 5 wherein said slit comprises a left side and a right side, and wherein said left side comprises a first fastener and said right side comprises a second fastener, further wherein said first fastener is compatible with said second fastener.
7. The transition wrap of claim 6, wherein said first side and said second side comprise a hook and loop system.
8. The transition wrap of claim 7, wherein said first side and said second side comprise one or more buttons.
9. The transition wrap of claim 7, wherein said first side and said second side comprise a zipper,
10. The transition wrap of claim 9 wherein said zipper comprises a top stop portion.
11. The transition wrap of claim 10, wherein said top stop portion is cloth flap.
12. The transition wrap of claim 1 wherein said sleeves are closed.
13. The transition wrap of claim 12 wherein said leg cover is closed.
14. The transition wrap of claim 1 wherein said leg cover is closed.
Type: Application
Filed: Apr 14, 2012
Publication Date: Oct 17, 2013
Inventor: Stephanie Parker (Fort Worth, TX)
Application Number: 13/447,177