GB2529423A - Supa bowl highchair has a bowl shaped tray incorporating removable and microwavable compartments for exploratory feeding and play - Google Patents

Abstract

A childs high chair having a large tray/bowl C situated at its front having a plurality of smaller bowl inserts A to be used for exploring food and create a self contained feeding area. The larger outside bowl and the smaller inner bowls will preferably have lids. The larger lid will enable the larger bowl to revert to a tray combination F.

Description

Supa Bowl Highchair D esor i Pt iOfl &ipa Bow lisa multi purpose children's high chair with a unique bowl shaped tray. It is a high chair with a difference because it has a lar bowl shaped tray which is a self-contained feeding area and contains 4 separate interchanable food bow Is Supa Bowl eliminates the need for additional bowls and plates. The self-contained feeding tray limits spilla and food lo The compartments can be removed for washing, microwaving and preparing food before they are placed back into the bowl shaped tray. They can be used to store different foods separately. Lids are provided for each of the inner 4 bowls for storage, and also a lid is provided for the larger bowl so the tray can be converted back to a flat tray if required.

Sipa Bowl is not just a hiichair but a 9iperior way to feed your baby and promotes self-feeding a varied diet through the exploration of foods. It is the aim of 9.Jpa Bowl to make it eSer for children to explore and accept a variety of foods. Feeding throui exploration is important as research aiggests that children who are allowed to explore freely with foods are more likely to accept food without refusal. While exploring they can learn a lot about the characteristics of lood. Then when they become comfortable with the textures of different foods in their hands they are more likely to be able to tolerate them in their mouth.

Kathy Brodie desiqied Early Years training courses to help nurseries improve practice.

In her book Observation, Assessment and Planning in the Early Years', the aiggests children need to experience the sensation of touch." Also the states that: "How do you know what prickly means if you've never felt it7 She says it is the reonsibility of staff to qve children these experiences, in a safe, controlled environment.

&ipa Bowl can also be used for exploratory play. Once compartments are removed, the larger bowl remains and can be used for other activities The Treaaire Basket is a unique approach to play in young children. "It is where the adult offers a seated baby (who cannot yet move independently) a range of natural, household and recycled objects, contained in a rigid low-sided round basket, for exploration and interest." (Goldschmiede and bckson 1994). Nurseries and practitioners could benefit from &ipa Bowl when they use this exploratory kind of play, in a safe controlled environment.

Supa Bowl's target customer is parents, carers or nursery staff looking after young children aged under 2 years Supa Bowl Highchair I Diagrams Figure I shows the following mechanisms: A = Oval-shaped tray with large bowl in centre and two small flat surfaces at either side.

B = Cups can be placed on flat surfaces located on either side of the large-centred bowl.

C = Has an outer large bowl which contains 4 separate, interchangeable, florescent inner compartments (also bowl-shaped that fit together inside the large bowl like a jigsaw). These inner compartments can be removed for cleaning, preparing and storing food. 4 x lids provided for inner compartments for food storage.

Figure 2 A = One large bowl (main) attached to highchair.

: B = Block at bottom of main bowl to stand inner bowls on.

C&D = X 4 Inner bowls inserted into main' bowl. Slot into place like a punle'.

* Microwavable food bowls that can be taken out for cleaning. preparing and storing food. More bowls could be purchased.

E = Each inner bowl comes with a separate lid for storage.

* F = One large lid for main outer bowl so the highchair tray can still be used as one * S large flat suthce instead of a bowl when required. **.*

me Figure 3.side view.

*e.es* * Figures 4 & 5 = Comfortable foam seat pad which can be removed for cleaning.

Has a foot rest. Suitable for children who can sit up unaided. BPA free materials used. Approximate dimensions: Height 105cm. Width 60cm. Diameter 80cm.