US20130269080A1

US20130269080A1 - System and Method for Transitioning an Infant from Swaddling

Info

Publication number: US20130269080A1
Application number: US13/447,177
Authority: US
Inventors: Stephanie Parker
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-04-14
Filing date: 2012-04-14
Publication date: 2013-10-17

Abstract

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.

Description

BACKGROUND

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.

SUMMARY

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 illustrates an infant covered in a transition wrap.

FIG. 2 illustrates a transition wrap.

FIG. 3 illustrates wing span of arm sleeves.

FIG. 4 illustrates a cover flap for a zipper head.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

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.
FIG. 1 illustrates an infant 101 covered in a transition wrap 100. Infant 101 can be covered with transition wrap 100, which can securely cover infant 101 arms, body, and legs. Transition wrap 100 can be designed to completely enclose infant 101 and at the same time can allow infant 101 movements with slight resistant.
FIG. 2 illustrates a transition wrap 100. Transition wrap 100 can comprise a neck hole 201, arm sleeves 202, body 203, and leg cover 204. Neck hole 201 can serve as an opening that can allow the head of infant 101 to peek through. As such head of infant 101 can be outside enclosure of transition wrap 100. Further, neck hole 201 can have an extended portion forming a collar 206. Collar 206 can provide a soft and comfortable cushion around the neck of infant 101. Arm sleeves 202 can be full sleeves covering the arms of infant 101, wherein arm sleeves 202 cannot contain any openings. Leg cover 204 can be an extended sheet covering the whole leg portion of infant 101. Further, leg cover 204 can be trapezoid in form, having a wider area at the bottom or feet area. As such, both legs of infant 101 can be wrapped and enclosed inside leg cover 204. In such shape, leg movements of infant 101, such as kicking can be restricted. Body 203 can be a portion that comprises neck hole 201 and connects arm sleeves 202 and leg cover 204 together. Further body 203 can have a middle portion or a slit 205 which can be a vertical cut that can split front portion of transition wrap 100 into two sides. Hence, slit 205 can give transition wrap 100 a wider opening. As such, with slit 205 infant 101 can be easily slipped or clothed with transition wrap 100. In one embodiment, slit 205 can be positioned at the middle of transition wrap 100, extending from neck hole 201 down to as far as leg cover 204. In such embodiment, slit 205 can open transition wrap 100 in full. In another embodiment, slit 205 can extend from neck hole 201 and go a portion down transition wrap 100. In such embodiment, transition wrap 100 can only be halfway opened. Further, slit 205 can comprise fastener 207. Fastener 207 can be any type of fabric fastener such as a snap, a button, and/or a zipper, capable of joining two edges of slit 205 together.
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.
FIG. 3 illustrates wingspan 301 of arm sleeves 202. Arm sleeves 202 can be designed to have a wingspan 301, which can enable infant 101 to move his arms freely but with slight resistance. Wingspan 301 can be designed in an angular shape, where arms of infant 101 can be placed. In such embodiment, wingspan 301 can have a triangular form, creating an angle or a tip in arm sleeves 202. Wingspan 301 can then extend downward, narrowing at the portion where the body of infant 101 can be situated. Arm sleeves 202 can each be closed to prevent infant from moving his arms outside transition wrap 100. In another embodiment, arm sleeves
FIG. 4 illustrates a cover flap 401. In an embodiment, wherein fastener 207 can be a zipper, cover flap 401 can be used to cover a portion of fastener 207. Cover flap 401 can comprise of snap fastener that can include but are not limited to buttons, snap, or hook and loop fasteners. Further, cover flap 401 can be placed at the top stop of a zipper, wherein top stop of a zipper can be placed near neck hole 201 and just below collar 206. Top stop of a zipper can be the portion of a zipper where pull tab of a zipper can rest while on fastened or closed position. Hence, cover flap 401 can be used to safely hide or tuck sharp edges of a zipper. In another embodiment, cover flap 401 can cover the whole portion of fastener 207. In such embodiment cover flap 401 can be an extended material covering full length of fastener 207.
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.