Abstract: An improved garment for providing a privacy screen for the body is disclosed. The invention is particularly useful by a nursing mother in a breastfeeding setting. The garment lies over the shoulder of the wearer extending down the back to a weighting means and down the front to an expanded lower portion. The weighting means provides a counter-balance to adequately retain the position of the garment on the wearer. The expanded lower portion drapes over the midriff of the wearer to provide breathable privacy to the wearer and contents within.

Abstract: An undergarment for use in medical treatment environments as well as in the home by surgical patients and the elderly, consisting of a T-shirt that is cut down the middle of the chest area and is fastened back together by means of VELCRO-type strips. All other aspects of a conventional T-shirt remain the same. The garment will be useful to people who have received surgeries in the chest area, patients who are taking Dialysis, patients who require home care or doctors office care but do not want to completely disrobe for examination of the chest area.

Abstract: A disposable garment-protecting cover having a flexible, foldable sheet construction is provided for use when holding a baby against one's shoulder. The sheet construction has upper, lower, and middle regions which are preferably folded therebetween to cover a user's upper back, chest, and shoulder areas, respectively. The middle region has a central aperture through which a user's neck may be extended, and the lower region includes at least two vertical creases which fold the resulting vertical sections toward a back surface of the sheet construction, such that when the garment-protecting cover is donned, the lower region contours to the user's chest.

Abstract: A garment to be worn by an adult for carrying an infant comprising a tubular carrier portion adapted to encircle the adult wearer from the shoulders to the waist with armholes being provided along sides of the garment to create a hands-free feature of the garment, a drawstring connected along the bottom of the garment to permit the garment to be pulled tight against the waist of the wearer, a second drawstring connected along the top edge of the garment, the rear portion of the garment being gathered, folded and vertically stitched to create a shorter vertical dimension of the garment in the rear as compared with the front, the front portion of the garment constituting a pouch in which a baby can rest, the top drawstring being adjustable for the comfort and safety of the baby.

Abstract: A protective covering is disclosed for safeguarding the clothing of a nursing mother from being soiled during nursing of an infant. The covering includes a first member having an upper portion for positioning about the upper torso of a wearer. A pair of flap members depend from the upper portion and are arranged for selective covering of the breasts of the wearer. A second member is sized and shaped for covering the lower torso and lap of the wearer and has an upper edge adapted for positioning proximate to and beneath the breasts of the wearer. The second member is attached to the first member such that the flap members extend over the second member below the upper edge and downwardly toward the waist area of the wearer to provide ease of access to the breasts of the wearer as well as modesty protection during the nursing of an infant.

Abstract: This invention relates to a brassiere garment for use in nursing. The brassiere garment is constructed as a garment. The brassiere garment portion of the garment has adequate support and is provided with cups which can be opened and closed without having to unfasten a brassiere garment from a wearer. The cups fit snugly enough to hold breast pads in place. The garment portion is aesthetically pleasing. Thus the invention provides a garment which is self sufficient, not requiring a bra.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nursing apparatus which provides a user to privately nurse an infant. The nursing apparatus comprises: a first portion and second portion. The first portion comprises a front panel, an aperture, a first side, a second side and a waist edge, and is of sufficient size to substantially cover the frontal portion of a user. The second portion comprises a back panel, the aperture, the first side, the second side and the waist edge. The first portion and the second portion are integrally interconnected in a longitudinally aligned relation by the first side and a shoulder overlying portion.

Abstract: This invention is a combination nightgown and bra for women after pregnancy that enables the wearer to conveniently and comfortably nurse her baby by unsecuring a flap on either cup and resecuring upon completion of nursing, without the necessity of dealing with various articles of clothing and putting them on and taking them off. The gown can also be worn during pregnancy for support.

Abstract: A hands free pumping and nursing brassiere that operates similar to a regular nursing bra, yet differs in that it has a detachable hands free pumping panel positioned behind the nursing cup. To nurse, a woman detaches the nursing cup with the pumping panel attached thereto. To perform hand free pumping, the nursing cup is detached from the pumping panel, a breast shield is inserted from the back of the pumping panel through an opening in the pumping panel, so that it can be attached to the pump. The pumping panel is then reattached to the brassiere allowing the woman to pump her breast milk in a hands free manner.

Abstract: A mastectomy and shunt coverage assembly for protecting the area of a mastectomy or shunt while showering. The mastectomy and shunt coverage assembly includes a main member with an opening for receiving an arm of the user and an interior edge, the interior edge has a front portion positionable to abut the chest of the user, a back portion positionable to abut the back of the user, and a top portion positionable to abut the shoulder of the user, an adhesive strip is coupled to the main member and adapted for removably affixing the main member to the user forming a moisture proof seal between the interior edge and the user.

Abstract: A nursing blanket and method for covering the torso, and exposed breast of a nursing mother and the head of the feeding infant, to provide privacy and coverage while breast-feeding. The blanket is comprised of a single thickness fabric blanket, the main body or midsection of which is an oval. The ends of the blanket are attached to a shoulder strap on one end, and an arm sleeve on the opposing end. The shoulder strap is comprised of a double thickness of stretchable knit material which is sewn into a narrow strip and curved back on itself to form a loop. This loop fits over the mother's hand and slides up the arm, to be secured on her shoulder, opposite the breast which will be used for nursing. The arm sleeve on the opposing end of the blanket slides over the mothers remaining hand and rests on the forearm. The infant's head rests on the arm which is covered by the sleeve, and the blanket then comes up and over the baby's head, and crosses his body.

Abstract: A nursing cover up includes a body cover having a size adapted for covering at least a chest portion of a mother user and a hanging means for hanging the body cover in front of the mother user. The body cover further includes a peek-a-boo pocket which has a viewing opening formed on a pocket panel that separates the pocket panel into an upper piece and a lower piece. The peek-a-boo pocket includes a shield flap which extends from a bottom portion of the upper piece of the pocket panel to overlappingly position behind an upper portion of the lower piece of the pocket panel for covering an upper portion of a breast of the mother user, and a pocket lip formed at a top edge of the upper portion of the lower piece, so as to define the viewing opening between the shield flap and the pocket lip for the mother user to monitor her baby therethrough while breastfeeding.

Abstract: A hands-free breast pump support bra and system allow simple and effective breast milk expression from a lactating woman's breasts without the need of additional support, such as straps, bands, posts and mounting elements to support the weight of breast pump apparatuses. The support bra independently and as part of the system is made of a material of sufficient elasticity and strength that when worn firmly and frictionally holds against each breast the funnel-like portion of a breast pump during the complete breast milk expression operation. Slits are strategically located in both nipple areas of the bra's cups through which the funnel-like portions of breast pumps engage the breasts. Because of the elastic property of the bra's fabric, the fabric around the slits securely and simultaneously hold against each breast in a hands-free manner a funnel portion with a conventional breast milk bottle filled with milk and attached thereto.

Abstract: A childcare vest is comprised of a central portion and first and second wing portions, each having, inner and outer surfaces. A first plurality of pockets is fixed to the outer surface of the wing portions where individual pockets are sized to accommodate childcare items, including baby bottles, utensils, eating accessories, specially packaged foods, and small toys. At least one second pocket that is large relatively to the first plurality of pockets is fixed across the outer surface of the central portion and sized to accommodate clothing accessories and to serve as a temporary holding for refuse. A third plurality of pockets is fixed to the wing portions and sized to accommodate diapers and diaper changing accessories. A resilient changing surface is carried by the central portion to provide a comfortable, stable, and sanitary surface for changing a baby at remote locations.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing the milk intake components of a suction device to the nipples of a nursing mother's breasts is configured as a bandeau or tube top. Alternatively, the apparatus may be configured as a halter top. The apparatus includes a chest piece for positioning around a nursing mother's chest and two openings formed in the front of the chest piece for receiving the milk intake components of the suction device. Optional closures such as Velcro.RTM. strips, snaps, hooks and eyes or buttons/button holes located on the chest piece permit adjusting the fit of the apparatus around the mother's chest. The halter top configuration may include a neck strap for adjusting the fit around the nursing mother's neck. Optional closures located on the neck strap permit adjusting the fit of the neck strap around the nursing mother's neck.

Abstract: An article of swim wear with a retaining device for swim goggles having a pair of lens frames separated by a nose piece, where the article of swim wear includes a loop of flexible material affixed to an exterior portion of a swimsuit. The loop possesses a inner periphery related to either the lens frame or the nose piece of the pair of swim goggles. The swim goggles are retained by the loop about their nose piece by either the insertion of one of the lens frames of the swim goggles through the inner periphery of the loop or the formation of the loop itself.

Abstract: A protective garment for feeding, burping, nursing, and changing diapers of a baby, the garment having a main body member that may be secured about the neck and over the shoulders of a wearer, comprising an inner layer made from a waterproof material, such as vinyl, and an outer absorbent layer attached preferably on either side of the inner layer. The outer layer is made from soft material, such as cotton, fleece, flannel, or the like, which is suitable for soft contact with a baby's skin. A cloth member is removably attached to the front outer portion of the outer layer, and is used as a washcloth or napkin to clean a baby during or after feeding or burping. In the preferred embodiment, the front outer layer of the main body member includes a pair of pockets, having an elastic band about the top of the pockets for retaining baby bottles or other baby care items.

Abstract: A nursing and/or burping blanket comprises a fabric panel, to which a bib and two straps are removably attached. The nursing and/or burping blanket is secured to a mother by tying the two straps around the mother's neck. During nursing, the bib is folded behind the fabric panel, and during burping, the bib is placed over the mother's shoulder.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a shirt or blouse which allows for Kangaroo Care by providing skin to skin contact between a person and infant which includes a pouch or pouches on the inside of the shirt centrally located thereon in which the infant may be placed. A larger pouch for a more developed infant may also be provided.

Abstract: A washable or disposable nursing pad with an augmented lower region primarily for nighttime use comprising a first two to twenty layers of a washable absorbent fabric or a disposable paper-like sheet material with a second two to twenty layers of the same materials, but smaller in size than the first two to twenty layers of material, sewn in between on the lower region of the pad. The pad is large enough to cover substantially the entire female breast and to fill substantially the typical bra cup.

Abstract: This device, a nursing cover-up (10), allows a nursing mother to breast feed her child in public without fear of exposing herself to others, but allows herself to view the child during the feeding (19). The nursing cover-up is a piece of fabric attached to the front of the mother's clothing by clips, clamps, or fasteners (12A & 12B) or by optional neck strap (17). The nursing cover-up has a flexible shapeable coated wire (15) sewn into the upper edge of the nursing cover-up (10) that provides support to the nursing cover-up allowing the mother to shape or mold the edge of the nursing cover-up outward (19); thus permitting her to see the child throughout feeding while prohibiting others from seeing in. The shield and slit opening (16 & 18) provides access for the mother's hand to the underside of the nursing cover-up permitting her to move or manipulate her nipple as needed. A pocket is provided for storage (20). This device can be produced in a one size fits all which is easy to take on and off.

Abstract: A nursing cape which covers the infant and the torso of the mother to provide privacy. Viewing ports made of netting are provided to allow eye contact between mother and infant, while also providing ventilation. The viewing ports include covering flaps for additional privacy. A flexible, conventional head band becomes a neck-band by being is sewn into the collar of the cape, and grasps the mother's neck to hold the cape in place. The neck-band allows the cape to be put on using only one hand, thereby allowing the mother to hold the infant in her other arm. A split front panel is provided in the front of the cape forming two flaps. These flaps naturally overlap one another, to conceal both the infant and the torso of the wearer.

Abstract: A nursing brassiere that provides added support and yet can be easily manipulated to provide nursing access is disclosed The brassiere has overlapping frontal portions each with a cup-like configuration for covering the wearer's breasts. The frontal portions are attached to a lower elastic or elastic type cut and sewn portion below the breasts which includes a wrap-around band. Along a lower outer border of each cup-like frontal portion is a relatively short arcuate wire member that provides breast support under normal wear conditions. When nursing takes place, a frontal portion is easily pulled aside to displace the supporting wire and expose the breast for the necessary nursing access.

Abstract: A nursing canopy is provided for use by a nursing mother to protect the modesty of the mother when breast feeding an infant. The nursing canopy includes a fabric panel having a dimension sufficient to cover the front of the mother from the neck to the waist. A strap is attached to the panel for extending around the back of the neck to suspend the panel from the neck. A self-supporting neckline flange is located along a perimeter portion of the panel, and defines a self-supporting neckline of the panel. The neckline flange cooperates with the strap to hold the neckline of the panel a spaced-apart distance from a front neck area of the mother, thus defining an open viewing area such that the mother is capable of readily viewing the feeding infant.

Abstract: The nursing cover includes a fabric panel that has three portions. The front portion is for draping over a nursing baby and over the front of a nursing mother. The rear portion drapes over the shoulder and down the mother's back. The central portion is made of a mesh-type fabric that has sufficient opacity to obscure the baby from the view of a bystander but sufficient openness of weave to permit ventilation for the baby. Two areas of the outer side edge may be joined to provide additional privacy for the baby and the mother along the nursing side of the mother. When not being used as a nursing cover, it can serve as a stroller cover, with complementary hook-and-loop-type fasteners being mated to form a sleeve that can be draped over a stroller brace. In this embodiment the mesh-type fabric protects the baby from direct sunlight and provides privacy.

Abstract: In order to facilitate the handling of items of clothing having an arrangement for connecting and separating two coupling elements (2, 5), a pocket (7) or bridge which serves to receive the tip of the thumb (8) or of a finger of the wearer is assigned to at least in each case one coupling element (5). With the aid of the thumb tip inserted into the pocket (7), the coupling elements (2, 5) can be easily separated and also connected again.

Abstract: A nursing garment includes a vest which is attached to an undergarment which covers the upper torso of a nursing mother. The undergarment has a pair of openings therein through which the mother's breasts will protrude to permit nursing of a baby. The vest includes a pair of flaps which may be selectively connected together to cover the breasts. A sheet of liquid impervious, air permeable material is attached to the rearward surface of each flap and oriented to cover the breasts. A cover sheet of liquid and air permeable material is attached over each sheet on the rearward surface of each flap to form a pocket between the cover sheet and sheet on each flap. A pad of liquid absorbent material is removably inserted in each pocket to absorb liquid which may leak from the nursing mother's breasts.

Abstract: A breastfeeding garment is provided for use by a woman while breastfeeding a child which conceals the woman's breast. The garment includes a body portion having a top section and a bottom section. The body portion extends downwardly over one of the woman's breasts. The body portion has a pouch section extending substantially from the top section to the bottom section. The pouch section has an inner cavity for receiving an elbow of the wearer. A pair of neck straps are connected to the top section of the body portion for extending around a neck of a wearer allowing the body portion to be swingable about the neck from a first position with the pouch section enveloping a right arm of the wearer to a second position with the pouch section enveloping a left arm of the wearer. A pair waist straps are provided. A waist strap extends from a respective left and right section of the body portion for extending around a waist of the wearer.

Abstract: A drape for nursing and so forth may have a flat member having opposing ends, for lying over a shoulder and to cover a breast and baby of a nursing mother, with the member containing weights about the opposing ends. Another drape for nursing and so forth has a flat member generally in the shape of a semicircle, for lying over a shoulder and to cover a breast and baby of a nursing mother, which has an arc-like recess to accommodate the neck of the mother. A further drape for nursing and so forth has a flat member with two elongate members attached thereto, with the elongate members containing weights at distal ends thereof, wherein the flat member is to cover at least the upper chest area of a wearer with said elongate members lying over the shoulders of the wearer. The drape is generally made of a soft material, and is useful not only for mothers who would nurse their infants in public but also may find utility as an apron or bib for hospital, nursing home or kitchen use.

Abstract: A nursing apron for use by a mother breast-feeding her infant in public is disclosed. The apron is formed of fabric material and is designed to cover the mother's upper torso and the nursing infant. The apron is secured around the mother by means of a neck band with attachment devices. A transparent ventilated viewing panel located across the upper front portion of the apron provides improved ventilation for the nursing infant while covered. The panel's upper location also allows the mother and infant convenient non-obstructed viewing of each other. Additional features of the apron include an opaque skirt with vertical openings juxtaposing each breast for quick easy access to the nursing infant.

Abstract: A privacy covering for nursing mothers in which an arcuately curved, resiliently flexible flat strip is hemmed into a central portion of the upper edge of a blanket or sheet type covering. A neck strap is attached to the upper edge of the covering adjacent one end of the strip and carries one-half of hook and loop self-adhering detachable closure (i.e., a VELCRO.RTM. closure) for securement with the other half of self-adhering detachable closure which is attached to the covering adjacent the opposite end of the strip. The rectangular cross section of the strip shape has sufficient inherent rigidity to prevent flexing thereof in the plane of the covering material, i.e., vertical sagging, and to hold the top edge of the covering outwardly bowed in a direction normal to the plane of the covering material i.e., in a generally horizontal direction, when worn about a nursing mother's neck.

Abstract: To allow mothers to breast feed their babies discretely in public, this article, called a breast feeding cover, covers a mother and her baby and has a viewing window so that mother can see the baby nursing (feeding) but no one else can. The breast feeding cover fits over one shoulder and attaches around the mother's neck. A small semi-circular viewing window protrudes outward from the front panel of the breast feeding cover just above the breast so that the mother can see the baby nursing while the rest of the baby is covered. The breast feeding cover is reversed when the mother is nursing the baby on the opposite side. The viewing window is created from a stiff ribbon to ensure the pocket juts out adequately to allow the mother to view the baby. The viewing window is also reversed by pushing the stiff ribbon to the opposite side of the breast feeding cover.

Abstract: The garment is provided featuring stretchable, resilient straps and a bodice. The straps are sufficiently resilient and suitably stretchable so that when a women wearing the garment pulls down the bodice, she can expose a breast for nursing and when through, she can return the bodice to its original position covering the breast. Straps and bodice are resilient such that garment regains it as original shape when returned to the original position. In this fashion, a women wearing the garment is able to expose the breast for nursing with one easy motion without having to deal with flaps or buttons or the like. The invention also provides female snap fasteners on the inner surface of the cups so that breast pads may be removeably fixed thereto. Thus, the invention provides a garment which is self sufficient, not requiring a bra for the use of breast pads. Bodice also fits snugly enough to hold nursing pads in place even if they are not snapped in.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bib comprised of material and being generally in rectangular form having first and second long edges, first and second short edges, and a first surface and a second surface. One of the long edges of the bib has a neck cut-out portion. An elongated fastener is secured on the first surface, disposed horizontally to a long edge, and located near the corner formed by the intersection of the first long edge and the first short edge. Another elongated fastener is secured to the second surface, disposed horizontally to a long edge, and located near the corner formed by intersection of the second long edge and the first short edge. The two elongated fasteners are releasably securable to each other by hook and loop fasteners and when secured to each other form a cup portion. The material may be water resistant and washable, and there is a means for securing the neck cut-out portion to the neck of an adult or infant. The long and short edges may have decorative eyelet trim for aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: A nursing shawl having a crinoline portion, a tail portion and a securing means. Said crinoline is self-supporting due to a plurality of pleats formed therein. The pleats allow the crinoline to fold down into a compact stack of material which is easily stored in a purse or pocket. One end of the crinoline is sewn together preventing the pleats from separating while the other end is openable, thereby allowing it to be opened up like a paper fan. The sewn end is also sewn to a weighted tail that holds the shawl in place over a women's shoulder while in use. The shawl provides a tent-like structure under which a baby can be discretely nursed in a public location.

Abstract: A unitary garment for enclosing the torso and at least the upper arms and legs of the wearer is provided and has a crotch portion, a collar portion, shoulder portions on opposite sides of the collar portion, sleeve portions projecting outwardly and downwardly from the shoulder portions and a front portion extending between the crotch and shoulder portions and interconnecting the sleeve, shoulder and leg portions. The front portion defines a vertical central opening therein having upper and lower ends the opening upwardly through the collar portion and terminating downwardly adjacent the crotch portion. The sleeve portions are joined to the front portion along vertical opposite sides zones of the front portion extending downwardly from the shoulder portions to approximately the mid-height chest level of the front portions.

Abstract: A nursing cover for use by a mother in nursing an infant is disclosed. The cover is formed of a fabric material provided with a pair of horizontal pockets or slits which allow easy access to the infant for feeding along with improved viewing of the infant by the mother. Improved ventilation for the infant is also provided even while covered. Additional features include an elastic neckline and improved closure for the ends of the cover.

Abstract: A pillow for a caretaker's arm for supporting the head of a baby. It cushions the caretaker's arm against the arm of a chair in which the caretaker is sitting while holding the baby. The baby's head can thus be properly supported in a comfortable manner yet the perspiration generated on the baby's head will be absorbed by the pillow rather than being placed in contact with the caretaker's arm. The pillow is tubular to receive a part of the arm of a caretaker. The material of the pillow also is yieldable to the touch. It can be of a standard size which will fit the arms of different caretakers. A typical length of the pillow is 7 to 14", the diameter of the pillow is 4 to 9", and a typical thickness of the pillow when collapsed in a flattened condition is about 1 to 3". The pillow can be made of any suitable material which is soft and which preferably can be washed so that the pillow can be used over and over again. The pillow forms a tube when it is expanded from a flattened condition.

Abstract: This garment for a woman who has a need to breast feed an infant may be in the form of a hospital gown, blouse, dress, or any other type of upper body covering clothing normally worn by a woman. The garment, made of flexible material, has a vertical inwardly facing pleat centered on and along the upper front in the vicinity of the breasts of a wearer. The pleat includes and is formed by a pair of exposed exterior fold lines and a pair of normally hidden interior fold lines, with an inwardly facing pleat face disposed between the interior fold lines. Along a portion of the interior fold lines are normally hidden openings which are positioned to allow an infant access to the breasts of the wearer. A pair of movable breast cover panels are attached along opposite side of the inwardly facing pleat face.

Abstract: A nursing shield for mothers who wish to nurse an infant discreetly or camouflage the act of nursing in a public setting. In a preferred embodiment, the nursing shield comprises a stiff yet flexible padded and covered panel which attaches to the back side of either the left or right forearm of a nursing mother and stands outward therefrom during use. Left hand and right hand finger-loops are provided to enable a nursing mother to flex the nursing shield with either hand for the purpose of increasing privacy. The inner side of the forearm attached to the nursing shield is free to directly contact the infant, and the mother's remaining arm and hand are free to prepare for nursing, make changes or adjustments during nursing, and generally comfort the infant. The nursing shield is washable and it may be folded for alternate use as a clutch bag, or laid flat on a supporting surface for use as a diaper changing pad.

Abstract: Traveling and disposable underwear is provided and consists of typically three undergarments which are an undershirt, a pair of men's underpants and a pair of women's panties. The three undergarments are fabricated of an absorbent material and include elastic bands for comfortably holding the undergarments to the wearer. The three undergarments are also provided with magnetic fasteners for closing openings and securing together similarly provisioned garments which allow for easier donning and doffing without tearing the undergarments.

Abstract: A garment resembles pajamas and includes a shirt which has openable sleeves and pants which have openable legs. The sleeves and legs are openable for the entire length thereof so some or all of the wearer's limbs and body can be exposed for providing health care to that wearer. The legs and arms can be closed to cover the wearer so the garment can be both aesthetically pleasing, warm and yet still provide access to the patient for the purposes of providing health care.

Abstract: A nursing garment preferably in the form of a bra includes at least one cup which fits over a breast of the user. The cup includes a flap for selectively concealing or exposing the breast. When the flap is open the breast is exposed for nursing purposes. A focus pattern is provided on the cup located so that it can be viewed by the infant during nursing.

Abstract: An automatic nursing sequence indicator bra that indicates to a nursing mother alternating between two breasts for feeding an infant which breast is to be used next in turn. In the preferred embodiment the nursing sequence indicators are integral parts of the bra cups themselves in the form of two flaps, each a part of the two bra cups. The flaps are inwardly disposed between the two cups with one at least partially covering the other when both bra cups are closed. The flap of the cup opened last for nursing lies so that it at least partially covers the flap of the other cup. The top flap therefore points to the next breast to be used in turn. In a second embodiment, the flaps are added as separate parts to the bra cups. In the preferred and second embodiments the flaps may be stiffened with additional material for flap alignment. The shape of the flaps, and decorations or slogans may aid their intended function.

Abstract: A concealment covering for the upper frontal areas of a woman's torso during a baby nursing procedure. The covering includes a neck strap and shoulder-engagement sections for holding the covering in place. Slit openings are formed in the covering sheet for enabling the mother to reach into the space behind the sheet to hold the baby. A relatively large sight opening is provided in an upper portion of the sheet to enable the mother to see the baby's head during the nursing process.

Abstract: A surrogate nursing bib is for use by a wearer in promoting bonding with child. The surrogate nursing bib includes a bib, a pouch and a container. The bib is formed out of terry cloth. The pouch is formed out of a latex material in order to provide a natural-looking background and has a inner side and an outer side and at least one opening. A first set of fastening straps are mechanically coupled to the bib in order to secure the bib to the neck of the wearer. A second set of fastening straps are mechanically coupled to the bib in order to secure the bib to the waist of the wearer. A plurality of snaps couple the pouch to the bib. The container has a nipple on which an infant may suckle and is disposed in the pouch so that the nipple protrudes through the opening in the pouch.

Abstract: The invention provides a blanket which can function not only as a blanket for keeping warm, but also as a blanket to provide privacy for a nursing mother to breast feed her baby in public and also as a sun shade and wind shade. The blanket has a periphery and an inner portion, and also a contracting structure for contracting the inner portion to form a hood means when contracted, the contracting means being spaced inwardly from the periphery. A margin extends between the contracting means and the periphery and is adapted to form gathers or folds extending from and around the hood means when the contracting means is contracted. The hood means receives the baby's head, and usuall most of the baby's torso. The gathers stiffen the margin of the blanket to be essentially self-supporting when extending from the hood means for leaning against the mother's upper body.

Abstract: A breast-feeding garment includes a cover and a pliable shoulder clip attachable to the cover for giving the cover stability. The shoulder clip includes a back shoulder engaging portion connected to a front shoulder engaging portion by an internal deformable wire. The triangularly-shaped cloth cover includes a firm, soft extension pad in one corner which helps to spread the cover. Hook and loop fastening means are employed to attach the front shoulder engaging portion of the shoulder clip to the soft extension pad of the cover. The cover is formed from a see-through, breathable fabric but includes an opaque privacy portion near the center for concealing the breast-feeding child. When not in use, the garment folds up and fits neatly into a carrying bag which can be tied to a stroller, diaper bag, purse or the like.

Abstract: A nursing bib completely covers the torso of a mother and her infant. The bib attaches by means of a neck band. The bib has on its front, in the area of the mother's breasts, two portals which can be opened from underneath the bib. The portals can also be opened from outside the drape with the free. These portals allow the mother to see the child while he is nursing without exposing herself or the infant to the outside.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a maternity and nursing bra incorporating a one-handed fastening method that inherently allows for a stronger cup support and variable adjustment of cup size. It is accomplished by affixing parts of a fastener to the inside of an inner cup (17) to an inner band (15). Also incorporated into the inside of the inner cup (17) is an optional use nursing pad pocket (18). The bra's variable strap width adjusting band (12) and the relocatable shoulder straps (10) enables the bra to be worn with a variety of outer garment styles.