Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion.

Abstract: A child bathing stand or chair for supporting a child, particularly an infant or baby, and for use during bathing. The bathing stand or chair having a pedestal for supporting in an elevated position the seat which supports the child's body. The seat includes a shell that forms a hollow pod having sides that act as guards , a seat base and a seatback and the seat base has lateral sides and a centrally disposed substantially planar middle section having a plurality of apertures arranged to allow water to channel and drain from the seat base during use.

Abstract: A newborn insert for a child safety seat may include an accommodation region for a child, and an energy-transferring element. The energy-transferring element may include an inherently stable component, and may be arranged laterally at the accommodation region such that the energy-transferring element is positioned at the child's shoulder height when the child is placed in the accommodation region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a baby float. The multi-functional baby float comprises a float body and a buoyant tail for increasing the buoyancy of the back; the buoyant tail is detachably connected with the end of the float body; and the back of a head of the float body is provided with an elevating mechanism for raising the head of the float body. The elevating mechanism comprises an inflatable airbag or a connecting structure. The connecting structure comprises some rows of female buckles; the buoyant tail is provided with son buckles; and the buoyant tail is fixedly connected with the float body through the matching of the son buckles and the female buckles. The present invention has the characteristics that the back buoyancy can be increased to prevent roll-back, the buoyant tail can be detached and installed below a headrest.

Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.

Abstract: Torso devices comprise a body having a central opening, interposed between an integral body front member and body rear member, for placement of user's torso therein. The front member has a top or table surface, and the front and rear members comprise surface areas for contacting the user's torso. The front and rear members are configured to impose a compression force against the user's torso. Together the front and rear member surface area and the compression force function to maintain a desired placement position of the front member relative to the user when placed in the central opening, e.g., perpendicular to the user's torso or parallel to the floor on which the user is standing, when the user moves from a sitting to a standing position and/or when the user is walking, to thereby provide a readily available table surface for facilitating certain tasks or activities.

Abstract: Exemplary arrangements include an apparatus for baby care comprising a base that includes an upper surface and a mat that extends in operative connection therewith. The mat portion includes a receiving portion for comfortable receipt of a baby thereon. The exemplary apparatus further comprises an adjustable strap that is operatively connected to opposing sides of the base and that extends across the receiving portion to comfortably secure a baby. The exemplary apparatus further comprises a flexible arm that includes proximal and distal ends. The proximal end is in operative connection with the base and the distal end is disposed above the receiving portion. The distal end includes an adjustable audio-visual device mount in operative connection therewith that is configured to operatively releasably engage an audio-visual device. In alternative exemplary arrangements, the exemplary apparatus is configured to be changeable between a open position and a folded position for storage and travel.

Abstract: A fall preventing barrier including a base assembly, a barrier assembly, a soothing assembly, and a cover assembly is disclosed herein. The base assembly includes a base that is configured to be placed on top of a mattress or on the floor. A plurality of barriers from said barrier assembly are mounted on top of said base, covering both lateral sides and a top side. The plurality of barriers is configured to impede a person from falling from a bed. The soothing assembly includes a plurality of lights, a plurality of voice recorders and a book holder to provide comfort. The soothing assembly is mounted on said plurality of barriers. Said cover assembly includes a cover that envelop the base assembly and the barrier assembly. The fall preventing barrier can be folded in order to be stored easily.

Abstract: An exemplary baby diaper changing station (260) includes a table (264) that is configured to be in operative supported connection with a wall (262) through a pair of transversely disposed mounting brackets (266, 268). The table is in movable rotatable connection with the mounting brackets. The table is rotatably movable between a use position in which a generally planar changing surface (280) extends generally horizontal and faces upward, and a stored position in which the table extends parallel to the wall and in outwardly overlying relation of the mounting brackets. A pair of torsion springs (348) that are associated with respective joints (276, 278) operate to rotationally bias the table toward the stored position once the table has been rotationally moved by the user away from the use position.

Abstract: A diaper changing device which can assist parents or other caregivers in changing an infant or other subject's diaper may include a base. The base may be flat. At least one diaper retainer tab may be provided on the base. The at least one diaper retainer tab may be configured to engage and secure a diaper in place on the base. The base and the at least one diaper retainer tab may be used by a caregiver to maintain the diaper in an easily reachable, strategically placed position as the diaper on an infant or adult is changed, allowing a caregiver to operate a front end of the diaper and wrap the front end over the subject. The caregiver may easily and rapidly pull the base frontward from the diaper to disconnect the diaper changing device from the diaper and finalize the diapering process.

Abstract: A baby bouncer comprising a telescopic base, a seat, and an insert. The telescopic base comprises an outer shell portion and an inner extending portion located at least partially within the outer shell portion; an adjustable upper support pivotally coupled to the telescopic base; a connection limb having a first end operatively coupled to the adjustable upper support and a second end operatively coupled to the inner extending portion; an actuation pedal for adjusting an angle of the adjustable upper support in relation to the telescopic base; and a safety lock disposed on the telescopic base. The bouncer seat has a receiving area and an attachment pocket. The removable insert is received in the receiving area of the seat and receives an infant.

Abstract: In some examples, a method of cleaning a fitted sheet having four corners and an interior pocket, includes holding a fitted sheet from a center and allowing the four corners to dangle from the center so that the fitted sheet extends between a closed end at the center and an open end adjacent the four corners, coupling a securing device to the fitted sheet adjacent the open end to eliminate access to at least a portion of the interior pocket, placing the fitted sheet and the securing device in at least one of a washer and a dryer, removing the fitted sheet from the at least one of the washer and the dryer, and decoupling the securing device from the fitted sheet.

Abstract: A bassinette or crib sleep insert has converging sidewalls that are suspended around a top end of the bassinette or crib and terminate at a sleep surface at the bottom of the insert. Breathable cuddling bumpers are placed in the right location and with the right space to cuddle the baby. A wide lateral mesh window allows parents to see the baby through the mesh while lying in bed. Preferably, all material are soft and breathable, providing a safe environment for the baby.

Abstract: A breast pumping assembly for a forward-leaning chair is provided. The assembly allows for a breast pumping mother to be optimally positioned and comfortable while pumping breast milk, leading to quicker and more effective pumping. The breast pumping assembly and the chair are adjustable to adapt for different sized mothers and changing body size and shape as pumping progresses.

Abstract: A pet toy mat including a blanket assembly and an article assembly is disclosed. The blanket assembly includes a blanket having a centrally mounted padding for the comfort of the pet laying thereon. The blanket includes handles and bands on a rear portion. The padding in conjunction with the handles and bands have the added benefit of helping to maintain the blanket in a closed configuration. The padding providing stability while the bands keep the blanket from unfurling. The mounting assembly includes articles that have article loops mounted thereon. Each of the article loops are detachably mounted to a front interior portion of the blanket via clips that engage with mounting loops.

Abstract: A toy belt for stimulation and distraction of a baby during diapering. The belt includes a soft plush elongated belt element configured to snugly encircle and be fastened around a waist of the baby with engaged end fastening elements of hook and eye sections. The belt element has an outward surface section, when the heft is positioned on a stomach of the baby, having plush and hard pull toy elements which are capable of being manually manipulated by the baby are fixedly fastened. The belt and the toy elements are configured to be positioned on the baby whereby they do not interfere with diapering and feeding the baby. The toy belt further contains imbedded lighting and music elements activated by external compression switches.

Abstract: A container is disclosed for soaking and washing a toddler, and includes an asymmetric hump and a resilient mushroom-shaped plug.

Abstract: A foldable diaper changing mat that includes a foldable base layer of plastic film having a surface engaging side and an upward facing side and a top edge and a bottom edge; and an infant buttocks receiving pad portion having a top end facing the top edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film and a bottom end facing the bottom edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film, wherein the infant buttocks receiving pad portion is engaged with the upward facing side and proximate the bottom edge of the foldable base layer of plastic film. The infant buttocks receiving pad portion has at least one intermediate plastic layer and a top absorbent containing layer. The infant buttocks receiving pad portion typically has a top edge facing pocket and a bottom edge facing pocket that are separated from one another.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a swaddle wrap that can, in some embodiments, include a first portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a first enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer, and a second portion coupled with the first portion, the second portion having a backing layer, a front layer, and a second enclosure between the backing layer and the front layer of the second portion. In some embodiments, the swaddle wrap can be configured to be moved from a first state to a second state, the first enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of a baby in the second state, and the second enclosure can be configured to receive therein at least both feet of the baby in the second state to secure the swaddle wrap to the baby without the use of any fasteners or ties.

Abstract: A diaper changing pad and a cover for a diaper changing pad is provided. The diaper changing pad or diaper changing pad cover includes at least one region on its top surface that has male mechanical fastening structures that allow a clean diaper to be positioned in an open configuration, ready to be used in a diaper changing routine.

Abstract: Disclosed are patient positioning systems that support a patient in the prone position. A patient positioning system includes a chest bolster and one or more head supports selectively attachable to the chest bolster. The chest bolster elevates the patient's thorax and provides for gentle cervical flexion, while the one or more head supports can be attached to the chest bolster in different configurations to support the patient in a face down position or with the head turned laterally.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus comprises a support structure comprising a head end, a foot end, a base, and a patient support deck. The patient support deck comprises a fowler section at the head end and a foot section at the foot end. The fowler section is capable of articulating relative to the base. The patient support apparatus further comprises a pediatric support module comprising a seat section disposed between the fowler section and the foot section. The pediatric support module is integrated into the patient support deck and comprises a lid and a body.

Abstract: A modular, deformable, repositionable, cushioned gentle cushioned, resistive infant positioning system and method for use with infants is provided that includes first and second tubular pillows each having two longitudinally-elongated chambers adjoined at a first and second pillow lateral flexure-enabling element, respectively. The second tubular pillow is preferably wider than the first tubular pillow and includes two straps. Methods of using the pillows of the cushioned, resistive infant positioning system are presented that provide positioning, calming, and/or the prevention and/or the correction of head shape deformations.

Abstract: A convertible backpack or carrying bag for establishing an infant changing station, including a body having a first rigid lower depth defining half and a second pivotally connected rigid upper half. A strap extends from the upper half which is adapted to secure to an elevated location in order to support the body in an open position in which the infant is supported upon the lower depth defining half. A clamp or other attachment portion can be secured to the strap and includes a “U” shaped hook portion adapted for engaging a top extending door edge. Other looped straps can also be used in combination or apart from the clamp securing strap for providing additional support when worn by a user.

Abstract: A table comprising an upper surface and a lower surface attached to the upper surface via an attachment means, at least one table support attached to the lower surface, and at least one table support attached to the upper surface.

Abstract: A base unit includes first and fourth connectors that are obliquely positioned relative to each other such that a first connector of a first base unit is engagable to a fourth connector of a second base unit. The present base unit further includes second and third connectors that are obliquely positioned relative to each other such that a second connector of the first base unit is engagable to a third connector of the second base unit. A set of base units may form a self-standing playyard enclosure or one or more of the base units may be clamped by the jaws of a bracket that in turn is pivotably engaged to a wall mount.

Abstract: A baby diaper changing station (10) includes a base (16) that is configured to be in fixed connection with a wall (12). A table (14) is in movable rotatable connection with the base. The table is movable between a use position in which a changing surface (18) extends generally horizontal and faces upward, and a stored position in which the table extends parallel to the wall and in overlying relation of the base. The table is supported through rails (108, 110) that extend in respective channels (102, 104) within the table. Stop pins (154) are configured to stop rotation of the table in the use position and to prevent damage to the changing station from an excessive downward load on the table. The stop pins are frangible so that if an excessive load is applied, the pins bend and break without causing damage to other structures. The changing station can be returned to service by replacement of the stop pins.

Abstract: An inflatable tube for an inflatable slide may comprise an interior surface extending from a first longitudinal end of the inflatable tube to a second longitudinal end of the inflatable tube opposite the first longitudinal end. An exterior surface is opposite the interior surface and may include a land portion located proximate the first longitudinal end. A channel portion may extend from the second longitudinal end. The channel portion may include an attachment portion located proximate a distal longitudinal end of the channel portion. The interior surface of the attachment portion may be configured to attach to the land portion of the exterior surface.

Abstract: In one aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a convertible cushion system including a pillow portion configured to detachably couple with a retaining portion in an assembled state. The pillow portion generally includes a base pillow portion configured to releasably attach to a portion of the retaining portion; and the retaining portion includes a retaining cushion having first and second opposed ends and at least first and second opposed faces, at least one adjustable strap having first and second opposed ends, the at least one adjustable strap disposed on the first face of the retaining cushion and configured to secure the retaining cushion around a user, and a connecting mechanism for detachably connecting portions of the at least one adjustable strap to create a loop. Also provided herein are methods for making and using the disclosed devices and systems.

Abstract: A changing table cover comprises a sheet, a pillow and a bag. The sheet includes a plurality of corner portions, at least two of which include elastic material. The pillow is affixed to a top surface of the sheet. The bag is affixed to an end portion of the sheet.

Abstract: In general, example embodiments are drawn to a pillow having a body with a neck support and at least one arm extending from a first end of the neck support to a second end of the neck support, the at least one arm having forming a center void. In example embodiments, a cover may be provided over or around the body.

Abstract: A smart child pad is provided that may be universally used in infant, toddler and child carrying devices, such as car seats, high chairs, strollers or cribs in which the child pad contains components for heating, vibrating and massaging the occupant of the child carrying device with those components being controlled and monitored remotely by mobile applications, blue tooth or Wi-Fi capabilities so that the individual environment of each child carrying device to maintain comfortable and acceptable environments while so that infants, toddlers and children are lying or sitting in or being transported in such child carrying devices.

Abstract: An occupancy detection system and method for a lavatory includes a door sensor operatively coupled to a door of the lavatory. The door sensor is configured to output a door sensor signal that indicates a status of the door. At least one presence sensor that is configured to output at least one presence sensor signal that indicates an occupancy status of the lavatory. An occupancy detection control unit is in communication with the door sensor and the at least one presence sensor. The occupancy detection control unit is configured to receive the door sensor signal and the presence sensor signal(s). The occupancy detection control unit is configured to determine an occupancy status of the lavatory based on the door sensor signal and the presence sensor signal(s).

Abstract: A bolster crate pad has a central pad that is rectangular with a pair of long ends and a pair of short ends. The central pad has a fabric cover and a filling. An inner bolster pad extends around a periphery of the central pad. An outer bolster pad is connected along a short end of the inner bolster pad. In one case, a second outer bolster pad is connected to a second short end of the inner bolster pad. In another case, the inner bolster pad has a number of trapezoidal subpads. The trapezoidal subpads can be isosceles trapezoids and they are connected together at their tops. The bolster crate pad may have two other outer bolster pads. This arrangement allows the bolster crate pad to fit a wide variety of crates without bunching in the corners.

Abstract: Embodiments of an apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes a changing mat, a mat-native restraint system, and a pass-through structure. The mat-native restraint system is coupled to the changing mat at a location on the changing mat to receive and secure a user on the changing mat. The pass-through structure is disposed in the changing mat to accommodate pass-through, at the changing mat, of at least a portion of a mat-foreign restraint system to secure the changing mat to a changing surface and to further secure the user on the changing mat.

Abstract: A playard having a floor and an upper frame is disclosed. The upper frame includes a first end supported a first distance above the floor, a second end supported a second distance above the floor, and at least two opposed sides. Each of the opposed sides includes a first rail, a second rail, and a joint joining the first and second rails. The joint is positioned in a first plane when the joint secures the first and second rails in an erected position, the first plane being transversely oriented with respect to the floor.

Abstract: A bed configured to contain a subject, such as a human infant is disclosed. The bed includes a womb-shaped bumper capable of constricting or squeezing the subject. The bumper is adjustable between a constricting configuration and a non-constricting configuration. An adjustment mechanism, and optionally, a fastener may be used to maintain the bumper in the constricting configuration.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing phototherapy to an infant use the determined position and/or posture of an infant to provide effective phototherapy through a set of light sources, to avoid electromagnetic radiation from the light sources directly impinging on the eyes of the infant, and to reduce or limit the level of electromagnetic radiation leaked into the environment.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention comprise infant feeding pillows having a main portion and a wedge portion. The top surface of the main portion can be configured to support at least the arm of a user and, optionally, at least a portion of the head of an infant. The wedge portion can be coupled to and extend from the first side of the main portion. The width of the wedge portion decrease from a base portion to a tip portion as the distance from the first side of the main body increases. Additionally, a top surface of the wedge portion forms an angle with the top surface of the main portion. The wedge portion is configured to rest in the lap of a user and supports at least a portion of an infant. The main portion can further comprise a first and a second shoulder extending seamlessly from the main body along the longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: Chiropractic table that allows conservation of the natural curves of the spine of a patient using thereof, comprising a continuous curved surface having a concave section at its central portion on the convex side of said curved surface defining first and second convex sections, wherein the ends of the curved surface are in contact with the ends of a frame composed of a plurality of longitudinal straight bar pairs, parallel to each other and which are transversely joined by a plurality of main transverse bars to said longitudinal straight bars, wherein further the first convex section has a greater height then the second convex section with respect to the plane defined by the plurality of longitudinal straight bars and the plurality of main transverse bars.

Abstract: A child containment system has a child containment structure with a bottom and a perimeter wall surrounding the bottom. A bassinet has an infant support surface and a surrounding wall around the infant support surface. The bassinet can be mounted to the child containment structure with the infant support surface elevated above the bottom of the child containment structure. An infant support unit has a frame, a bed supported by the frame, a connector structure positioned adjacent a first end of the infant support unit, and a leg having a portion under a second end of the infant support unit.

Abstract: A breastfeeding assistance device configured to be shaped into a variety of configurations, or forms. The device being self-sustainable in any selected configuration including a configuration that compresses a breast to assist with breastfeeding while allowing at least one hand free.

Abstract: A child holding accessory includes a reversible resting support and at least one fixture for attaching the resting support with a rigid support frame. The reversible resting support has a first and a second bearing surface facing opposite directions, the first and second bearing surfaces respectively having different profiles, and each of the first and second regions being positionable to be upwardly facing to receive a child thereon.

Abstract: A foldable infant positioner with a softgoods seat is a seating apparatus that includes a softgoods seat and a hardgoods foldable support structure. The support structure includes a seat support that is movably coupled to a ground engaging section so that the support structure can move between a deployed configuration and a stored configuration. The seat may be removably secured to the seat support by folding a top portion of the seat over and around the seat support and then coupling the seat thereto. The seat may also have a front flap which extends beneath the seat and prevents an infant's feet from directly contacting the support surface when an infant is disposed in the seat, in an upright seated position, thus preventing the infant from pushing down on the front flap and tipping the infant positioner over.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention comprise infant feeding pillows having a main portion and a wedge portion. The top surface of the main portion can be configured to support Si least the arm of a user and, optionally, at least a portion of the head of an infant. The wedge portion can be coupled to and extend from the first side of the main portion. The width of the wedge portion decrease from a base portion to a tip portion as the distance from the first side of the main body increases. Additionally, a top surface of the wedge portion forms an angle with the top surface of the main portion. The wedge portion is configured to rest in the lap of a user and supports at least a portion of an infant. The main portion can further comprise a first and a second shoulder extending seamlessly from the main body along the longitudinal axis thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transformable furniture unit, and in particular to a changing table with shelving that transforms into two sitting benches, and into a bed. The infant's changing table with shelving comprises four posts that support two tiers of shelving, with the capacity to support additional tiers in another aspect of the invention. The tiers of shelving are supported by wooden beams that connect perpendicularly to the four posts. The changing table with shelving transforms into two sitting benches when one tier of shelving is detached from the other. The furniture can be transformed into a bed when the sitting bench with the high back support is used as a headboard, the second sitting bench with no back support is used as the foot of the bed, and a supplementary support panel is attached in between, holding together the headboard and the foot of the bed.

Abstract: Support structures which can be placed around the waist of a user, for example a mother nursing twins. A front member and a rear member cooperate to provide an openable enclosure which can first be placed around, and then closed around, the waist of the user. The front member provides a platform which is in front of the user and on which are placed one or more babies, or other items desired by the user. The platform has desired characteristics, for example a first surface which is horizontal and a second surface which is inclined towards the user.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure may include a nursing pillow system with a plurality of pillows. A first of the plurality of pillows may be configured to be positioned on a mother's lap while nursing an infant, the second of the plurality of pillows may be configured to be placed between the mother's legs while nursing the infant, and the first pillow may be configured to be positioned adjacent to the second pillow.

Abstract: An infant supporting apparatus includes a leg frame defining a clearance and having foot portions configured to stand on a ground surface, a support frame assembled with the leg frame above the foot portions, and an infant resting support for receiving the placement of a child, the infant resting support being suspended from the support frame above the clearance. The infant supporting apparatus has a configuration of use in which the infant supporting apparatus has the leg frame standing on a ground adjacent to a play yard that is received at least partially through the clearance, the infant resting support being suspended from above the play yard and the infant supporting apparatus being attached with the play yard. Moreover, the infant supporting apparatus can be independently used as a standalone device separate from the play yard.

Abstract: An article or apparatus is described for restraining a baby. The article may include a special-purpose sheet, restraint(s) such as strap(s) that are anchored to the sheet and/or to a mattress, and connector(s) such as buckle(s). The sheet is designed to have a plurality of attached bases that allow the restraints to be anchored to the sheet and/or to the mattress. The baby may be placed on the sheet on his back, the restraints may be lightly tightened around the baby, and the connectors at the ends of the restraints may join to lock the baby on his back. The connectors may then be unlocked in the morning so that the baby may be safely retrieved from the sheet. The sheet may also include strap(s) that wrap around the mattress and connect in the front or back.