WO2020058280A1 - Appareil pour le bain d'un nourrisson - Google Patents

Appareil pour le bain d'un nourrisson Download PDF

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WO2020058280A1
WO2020058280A1 PCT/EP2019/074890 EP2019074890W WO2020058280A1 WO 2020058280 A1 WO2020058280 A1 WO 2020058280A1 EP 2019074890 W EP2019074890 W EP 2019074890W WO 2020058280 A1 WO2020058280 A1 WO 2020058280A1
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Martina Craine
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/12—Separate seats or body supports
    • A47K3/125—Body supports
    • A47K3/127—Body supports for children or babies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K3/00—Baths; Douches; Appurtenances therefor
    • A47K3/02—Baths
    • A47K3/03—Baths attachable to other baths, sinks, wash-basins, or the like ; mounting frames therefor
    • A47K3/034—Baths attachable to other baths, sinks, wash-basins, or the like ; mounting frames therefor specially adapted for use for children or babies

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  • This invention relates to an apparatus for bathing an infant, and in particular to an apparatus which increases safety and accessibility when bathing an infant.
  • topping and Tailing requires that the infant be wash in a manner not unlike a sponge bath and requires that the infant is laid down on a safe, secure and comfortable surface while the body of the infant remains covered during the initial stages.
  • the process involved requires the carer to wash the face, neck and hands of the infant first and removing the cover, usually a towel, from the rest of the body to carefully wash the infant’s genitals and bottom.
  • This practice usually involves the surface becoming damp, slippery and uncomfortable resulting in an unhappy baby and stressed carer and therefore an unsafe environment.
  • an apparatus for bathing an infant comprising a first surface configured for receiving and at least partially restricting movement of an infant, and a second surface configured for engagement with at least a portion of an arm and/or hand of a user, the apparatus being holdable and/or placable such that it is at least partially submerged in a volume of bathing water.
  • the infant may be securely retained using one arm of a user, a second arm of the user being free to wash the infant.
  • the first surface comprises raised wall portions defining a recessed infant receiving portion.
  • the first surface comprises at least one throughbore formed therein such that bathing water may pass therethrough bi-directionally between the volume of bathing water and the infant receiving portion.
  • the first surface comprises a plurality of throughbores formed therein.
  • the throughbores extend between the first and second surfaces.
  • the first surface is shaped or contoured to receive at least a portion of the body of an infant.
  • the first surface is shaped or contoured to encourage bathing water to travel towards and through the throughbores.
  • the second surface comprises at least one engagement element for engaging the arm and/or hand of a user during use.
  • the at least one engagement element comprises a hand engaging element configured to at least partially restrict movement of the hand of a user relative to the second surface.
  • the hand engaging element is mountable to the second surface.
  • the hand engaging element is movably mountable to the second surface.
  • the hand engaging element comprises a loop of flexible material defining a central hand receiving aperture.
  • the hand engaging element is configured to extend around at least the four fingers of the hand of a user.
  • the four fingers of a user are insertable into the hand receiving aperture until a portion of the hand engaging element abuts the thumb of the user, the hand engaging element thereafter extending completely around the upper palm of the user.
  • the hand engaging element comprises a strap.
  • the hand engaging element is rotatably mountable to the second surface.
  • the remainder of the apparatus may be rotated relative to the hand engaging element such that a user may insert their hand into the hand engaging element and rotate the remainder of the apparatus thereabout, thus facilitating manipulation of the positioning of an infant located on the first surface and allowing for easier placement into the volume of bathing water. This increases the safety of the transition of the infant from a held position to a bathing position.
  • the hand engaging element is locatable on the second surface at an end of the apparatus proximal the end which receives the infants head in use.
  • the hand engaging element is an adjustable hand engaging element such that the size of the central hand receiving aperture defined thereby may be adjusted to suit the hand or arm dimensions of different users.
  • the at least one engagement element comprises a wrist and/or arm engaging element.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element is configured to engage with the wrist and/or arm such that the apparatus is at least partially stabilised thereby.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element comprises a plurality of wrist and/or arm engaging portions which extend from the second surface.
  • At least one wrist and/or arm engaging portion is engagable with the wrist and/or arm of a user on each lateral side of the wrist and/or arm of a user.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging portions extend from the second surface, and along the second surface at least a portion of the way towards the hand engaging element.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element is locatable on the second surface at an end of the apparatus proximal the end which receives the infants feet or pelvis in use.
  • the apparatus comprises at least two points of engagement with the arm of a user via the hand engaging element and the wrist and/or arm engaging element, lateral and rotational movement of the infant located therein can be easily controlled by the user.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element comprises a wrist and/or arm engaging formation formed in the second surface of the apparatus or attachable thereto.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging formation comprises a contoured shape formed in the second surface which is configured to receive at least a portion of a users wrist and/or arm.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging elements may be adjustable such that they may be adapted to suitably engage with users of differing arm length and/or girth.
  • the at least one engagement element comprises finger engaging formations.
  • the finger engaging formations comprise finger receiving recesses formed in the first and/or second surface.
  • the finger receiving recesses extend from the second surface to the first surface.
  • the finger receiving recesses are positioned such that after insertion of a hand into the hand engaging element, the fingers of said inserted hand may be placable into the finger receiving recesses.
  • the apparatus further comprises footing means configured for facilitating placement of the at least a portion of apparatus within a bath, sink, or other such container for containing the volume of bathing water.
  • At least a portion of the wrist and/or arm engaging element forms the footing means.
  • the footing means are locatable on the second surface at an end of the apparatus proximal the end which receives the infants feet or pelvis in use.
  • the footing means are formed by footing projections, the footing projections being provided in addition to wrist and/or arm engaging element, and extending from the second surface.
  • the apparatus comprises an upper attachment member.
  • the upper attachment member is configured for attachment to a portion of the sink, bath, or other such container for containing the volume of bathing water.
  • the upper attachment member is attachable to a portion of the sink, bath, or other such container above a water line formed by the volume of bathing water therein.
  • the upper attachment member may be attached to surface or attachment point adjacent the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member is a hook member formed for hooked attachment to the edge or rim of the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member comprises a sucker attachment for attachment to the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member is an adjustable upper attachment member such that it can be lengthened or shortened to suit the dimensions of the sink, bath, or other such container attachable thereto.
  • the location of the footing means and attachment point of the upper attachment member relative to eachother is such that the apparatus may be suspended therebetween in the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the apparatus is suspended in the sink, bath, or other such container such that at least a portion thereof is submerged in the volume of bathing water contained in the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the submerged portion of the apparatus is a lower portion thereof proximal the feet of an infant when the infant is locatable therein.
  • the first and second surfaces form a one piece main body portion having a thickness dimension extending between the first and second surfaces.
  • the first and second surfaces are formed from a material which does not harm the skin of an infant and exhibits sufficient durability even after repeated use in water.
  • the first and second surfaces are formed from a rubber material.
  • the main body portion is a one piece rubber body portion.
  • the hand engaging element is formed at least in part from a rubber material.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element is formed from a rubber material.
  • the apparatus further comprises one or more flexible elements which are wrappable around the infant such that the infant is at least partially enclosed between the first surface and the at least one flexible element.
  • an apparatus for bathing an infant comprising a first surface configured for receiving and at least partially restricting movement of an infant, and footing means configured for facilitating placement of the at least a portion of apparatus within a bath, sink, or other such container for containing the volume of bathing water.
  • an apparatus for bathing an infant comprising a first surface configured for receiving and at least partially restricting movement of an infant, and a second surface configured for engagement with at least a portion of an arm and/or hand of a user, the apparatus being holdable and/or placable such that it is at least partially submerged in a volume of bathing water, and wherein the apparatus further comprises one or more flexible elements which are wrappable around the infant such that the infant is at least partially enclosed between the first surface and the at least one flexible element.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 2 is a top view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 3 is a bottom view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 4 is a perspective bottom view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 5 is a side view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of an apparatus for bathing an infant showing the apparatus placed in a bath;
  • Figure 7 is an underside view of the second embodiment of figure 6 mounted on the hand of a user;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective upper view of the second embodiment of figure 6;
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the second embodiment of figure 6 showing the apparatus rotated
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 1 1 is a top view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 12 is a bottom view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 13 is a perspective bottom view of an apparatus for bathing an infant
  • Figure 14 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of an apparatus for bathing an infant comprising a flexible element in a wrapped or swaddled position;
  • Figure 15 is a top view of the embodiment of Figure 14 showing the flexible element in a wrapped or swaddled position
  • Figure 16 is a side view of the embodiment of Figure 14 showing the flexible element in an unwrapped position
  • Figure 17 is a bottom view of the embodiment of Figure 14 showing the flexible element in an unwrapped position.
  • FIG. 1 there is illustrated an apparatus 10 for bathing an infant comprising a first surface 1 1 for receiving and at least partially restricting movement of an infant.
  • the apparatus 10 further comprises a second surface 12 for engagement with an arm and/or hand of a user.
  • the apparatus 10 may be held such that it is at least partially submerged in a volume of bathing water.
  • the infant located in the apparatus 10 may be securely retained using one arm of a user, a second arm of the user being free to wash the infant.
  • the first surface comprises raised wall portions 13 defining a recessed infant receiving well 14.
  • the first surface is generally shaped or contoured to receive at least a portion of the body of an infant, with a tapered upper end 20 for receiving the head of the infant, and a wider lower end 16 for receiving the pelvic region of the infant.
  • the base of the receiving well 14 may also form a concave shape such that the back of an infant may comfortably rest therein.
  • the first surface 1 1 may be further shaped such that portions of the infant’s anatomy such as the legs are comfortably permitted to extend beyond the apparatus.
  • leg openings 15 are formed in the lower end 16 of the apparatus 10 such that the infants legs may comfortably extend beyond the lower end 16 of the apparatus 10 without having to pass over the raised wall portions 13.
  • the apparatus may be sized such that the entire body of the infant, including legs and feet, is located within the bounds of the first surface 1 1 , in which case leg openings 15 are not required.
  • the first surface also comprises a contoured base portion 17 which extends at least partially between the legs of the infant and acts to support the pelvic region of the infant. It should be understood that, whilst the embodiments shown in the drawings illustrate the raised wall portions 13 and contoured base portion 17 formed integrally, in some embodiments these components could be separate components attached to the first surface.
  • the first surface 1 1 comprises throughbores 18, 19 formed therein such that bathing water may pass therethrough bi-directionally between the volume of bathing water and the infant receiving portion.
  • the first surface 1 1 may comprise throughbores of varying sizes 18, 19 and in varying locations in order to encourage and/or optimise movement of bathing water such that the infant may be efficiently washed.
  • the throughbores 18, 19 extend between the first and second surfaces 1 1 , 12.
  • the first surface 1 1 is shaped or contoured to encourage bathing water to travel towards and through the throughbores 18, 19.
  • the throughbores 18, 19 also facilitate drainage of excess bathing water upon removal of the apparatus 10 from a volume of water.
  • the second surface 12 comprises a hand engaging element 21 configured to at least partially restrict movement of the hand of a user relative to the second surface 12.
  • the hand engaging element 21 is mountable to the second surface 12 via a rotatable coupling 22.
  • the hand engaging element 21 comprises a loop of flexible material defining a central hand receiving aperture 23.
  • the hand engaging element 21 may comprise a strip of flexible material fixed at each longitudinal end to an engagement plate, forming a hand receiving aperture defined by the strip and the engagement plate.
  • the engagement plate is then rotatably mounted to the second surface 12 via a rotatable coupling.
  • the hand engagement element 21 is fixed to the second surface 12 in a non-rotatable fashion and may take the form of either a loop fastened to the second surface 12 or a strip fastened at each longitudinal end to the second surface.
  • the hand engaging element 21 is configured to extend around at least the four fingers of the hand of a user, the four fingers of a user are insertable into the hand receiving aperture until a lower rim 24 of the hand receiving aperture abuts the thumb of the user, the hand engaging element 21 thereafter extending completely around the upper palm of the user.
  • the hand engaging element 21 may engage the hand of a user or a portion thereof in any manner which is comfortable and provides the required support of the apparatus 10. For example, all four fingers and thumb may be inserted into the hand receiving aperture. The hand is inserted into the hand receiving aperture such that the palm is facing the second surface 12 upon insertion.
  • the user is typically a parent or any other such individual tasked with care of an infant and with a requirement to bathe the infant.
  • the rotatable engagement between the hand receiving portion 21 and the second surface 12 is such that the remainder of the apparatus may be rotated relative to the hand engaging element 21.
  • a user may insert their hand into the hand engaging element 21 and rotate the remainder of the apparatus thereabout, thus facilitating manipulation of the positioning of an infant located on the first surface 11 and allowing for easier placement into the volume of bathing water.
  • the hand engaging element 21 is locatable on the second surface 12 at the upper end 20 of the apparatus proximal the end which receives the infants head in use.
  • the hand engaging element 21 is an adjustable hand engaging element 21 such that the size of the central hand receiving aperture 23 defined thereby may be adjusted to suit the hand or arm dimensions of different users.
  • the second surface also comprises a wrist and/or arm engaging element 25 formed for engaging with the wrist and/or arm of a user such that the apparatus 10 is at least partially stabilised thereby.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging element 25 is a forearm engaging element 25.
  • the forearm engaging element 25 comprises a plurality of engaging portions 26 which extend from the second surface 12.
  • the forearm engaging portions 26 are opposing portions 26.
  • one engaging portion 26 is engagable with the forearm of a user on each lateral side of the forearm.
  • lateral movement of the apparatus 10 relative to the arm is prevented or restricted by the engaging portions 26.
  • the apparatus 10 comprises at least two points of engagement with the arm of a user via the hand engaging element 21 and the forearm engaging element 25, lateral and rotational movement of the infant located therein can be easily controlled by the user.
  • the engagement portions 26 are small in size, however in some embodiments, as can be seen in Figs. 6 to 9, the engagement portions 26 may extend further towards the hand engaging element 21 , and may extend further outwards from the second surface 12.
  • the forearm engaging element 25 is located on the second surface 12 at the lower end 16 of the apparatus proximal the end which receives the infants pelvis or feet in use.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging portions 25 may comprise a separate component attachable to the second surface 12 of the apparatus 10. It should be understood that any part of the wrist and/or arm engaging element 25 may comprise a separate component attachable to the second surface 12 of the apparatus.
  • the second surface 12 also comprises a contoured or shaped feature such that the forearm of a user rests comfortably therein, typically this takes the form of a concave forearm receiving portion formed in the second surface 12.
  • the wrist and/or arm engaging elements 25 may be adjustable such that they may be adapted to suitably engage with users of differing arm or wrist length and/or girth.
  • the apparatus 10 also comprises finger receiving recesses 40 formed in the second surface 12.
  • the finger receiving recesses 40 may also extend from the second surface 12 to the first surface 1 1 as can be seen in figure 1 .
  • the finger receiving recesses 40 are positioned on the upper portion of the apparatus 10 such that after insertion of a hand into the hand engaging element 21 , the fingers of said inserted hand may be placable into the finger receiving recesses 40, providing additional stability and control for the user and permitting contact with the infants head.
  • the apparatus 10 further comprises feet members 27 configured for facilitating placement of the at least a portion of apparatus 10 within a bath, sink, or other such container for containing the volume of bathing water.
  • the feet elements rest on the base of such a container to stabilise the apparatus 10 in a position wherein at least the lower portion of the apparatus 10 may be submerged in the bathing water.
  • the feet members 27 are formed by the forearm engaging portions 26.
  • the feet members are members separate from, or in place of the forearm engaging portions 26, and formed by separate footing projections which extend from the second surface 12.
  • the feet members 27 in some embodiments may also comprise a single foot element which is of sufficient size such that it may alone support the apparatus 10 when the foot element is placed on the base of the bath, sink, or other such container for containing the volume of bathing water.
  • Figs. 6 to 9 illustrate a second embodiment of the apparatus 30.
  • the apparatus 30 comprises an upper attachment member 28 for attachment to a portion of the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member 28 is a hook member 28 formed for hooked attachment to the edge or rim of the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member 28 comprises a sucker attachment for attachment to the sink, bath, or other such container.
  • the upper attachment member 28 is an adjustable upper attachment member 28 such that it can be lengthened or shortened to suit the dimensions of the sink, bath, or other such container attachable thereto.
  • FIG. 14 to 17 illustrate a third embodiment of the apparatus 50.
  • the embodiment of figures 14 to 17 comprises one or more flexible elements 51 which may be wrapped around an infant such that the infant is at least partially enclosed between the at least one flexible element 51 and the first surface 1 1 of the apparatus.
  • Figures 14 to 17 show the flexible element 51 as a single flexible element 51 which comprises a central portion 52 which extends around second surface 12 of the body portion 32 and is of sufficient in length to leave wrapping portions 53 extending from the central portion 52 which may be wrapped around the infant when the infant is located on the first surface 1 1.
  • the at least one flexible element could take the form of two or more separate flexible elements attachable to the apparatus which may be wrappable in the desired manner.
  • one flexible element 51 could be attachable to each side 54, 55, of the apparatus, or to the second surface 12 thereof proximal each side 54, 55.
  • the flexible element 51 is preferably a fabric element 51 which may be wrapped in a manner which at least partially replicates swaddling of the infant.
  • the fabric element 51 is utilised for a technique of swaddled bathing where the infant is swaddled in the fabric and placed in the bath. Then, advantageously, the fabric element 51 is slowly unwrapped to allow the infant to adapt to the environment. This is particularly advantageous for premature babies and new-born babies to help them regulate their temperature and reduce stress during bath times.
  • the fabric element 51 is attachable to a portion of the apparatus by a hook and loop type fastener such as Velcro ®, popper type fasteners, or any other such removable fasteners.
  • loop elements could be formed on the second surface 12 of the body portion 32 and the fabric element 51 could be passed through said loop element to retain the fabric element 51 yet permit easy removal.
  • the fabric element 12 may be removed and washed if required.
  • the fabric element 51 is attachable to the second surface 12 of the body portion 32.
  • the fabric element 51 may have an engagement member positioned on an overlapping section 56 of the fabric member 51 configured to releasably retain the fabric element 51 in the wrapped position, this is best illustrated in Figure 15.
  • the engagement member may take the form of a hook and loop type fastener such as Velcro ®, popper type fasteners, or any other such removable fasteners.
  • the fabric element is also attached to the second surface 12 or on the sides 54, 55 such that it easily falls away from the first surface when not in use for wrapping/swaddling the infant; in this way the fabric element 51 provides clear access for a user to bathe the infant effectively.
  • the fabric element 51 may be constructed from any suitable fabric and preferably is constructed from a soft fabric which is comfortable when placed against the skin of an infant.
  • the fabric may also be one which dries easily, and/or is readily washable.
  • the fabric element 51 is wrapped around both the body portion 32 of the apparatus 50 and the engagement member positioned on an overlapping section 56 of the fabric member 51 both maintains the fabric element 51 in the wrapped position and retains the fabric element 51 on the body portion 32, such an arrangement not necessarily requiring attachment of the fabric element to the body portion 32.
  • the fabric element 51 is shaped, dimensioned and/or positioned on the body portion 32 of the apparatus 50 such that, when in the wrapped position as shown in Figure 14, the fabric element wraps around a central portion of an infant, leaving the head and at least a portion of the legs and/or pelvis thereof not covered by the fabric element 51.
  • the first and second surfaces 1 1 , 12 form a one piece main body portion 32 having a thickness defined by the distance between the first and second surfaces 1 1 , 12.
  • the main body portion 32 is formed from a material which does not harm the skin of an infant and exhibits sufficient durability after repeated use in water, typically a rubber material is suitable. As such at least the main body portion 32 can be easily formed as a single component.
  • the hand engaging element 21 and/or the wrist and/or arm engaging elements 25 may also be formed integrally of the main body portion 32 as a single component.
  • the hand engaging element 21 , the wrist and/or arm engaging elements 25, and the feet members 27 are also typically formed from a rubber material which provides comfort and durability. In the case of the feet members 27, the rubber also provides a level of friction between the feet members 27 and a surface placed thereon such that the likelihood of slipping is reduced.
  • the user would prepare a volume of bathing water in a bath or the like, and prepare the infant for bathing in the typical manner.
  • the user then inserts a first hand 33 or a portion thereof into the hand receiving aperture 23 of the hand engagement element 21 such that the palm is facing the second surface 12 of the apparatus.
  • the inserted hand will be a left hand for a generally right handed user, and the right hand for a typically left handed user.
  • the forearm 34 of the user is also located such that it is between opposing forearm engaging portions 26.
  • the user then rotates the arm 34 such that the first surface 1 1 is the upper surface 1 1 , and places the infant into the infant receiving well 14 formed in the first surface 1 1.
  • the infant may be easily and safely carried and manoeuvred using one arm 34.
  • the user uses a second hand and arm 35 to rotate the main body portion 32 about the hand engagement element 21 such that the feet members 27 may be placed on the base of the bath 36.
  • the user may then wash the infant with free arm 35 whilst the first hand 33 remains in the hand engagement element 21 , or the apparatus may be secured to the bath 36 by the upper attachment member 28, as shown in Fig. 6, such that both hands are free for washing.
  • the apparatus generally may be referred to as a bathing board 10 and the daunting practice and process of bathing an infant is aided with the bathing board 10 by providing a rigid support under the infant’s flexible body and at least partially restricting movement of the infant.
  • the second surface 12 is configured for engagement with at least a portion of an arm and/or hand of a user the limbs on the non-dominant arm.
  • the second surface is secured to the arm and/or hand of a user with a flexible strap or fastening 21 that goes around the hand of the user, offering an ergonomic, secure surface to ensure the infant can be held in a more secure and confident manner.
  • the bathing board 10 Holding the bathing board 10 loaded with the infant in a secure rugby ball hold format the infant can be washed as per the recommendations of head and face first in a more confident and secure grip. After this part of the process is complete, the bathing board 10 can be rotated and the bottom half can be lowered to submerge the rest of the body into the bath to bathe the remainder of the infant’s body.
  • the strap or fastening component 21 is rotatable about the main body of the bathing board 10 to enable the rotation of the bathing board 10 such that the user may maintain one hand supporting the infants head at all times, the bathing board supporting the remainder of the infants body.
  • a hook 28 may be provided so that the bathing board 10 can then attach to a baby plastic bath and the fastening around the users hand can then be released so that the user will have two free hands to bathe the infant.
  • the bathing board 10 can then be used as an in bath head and body support which extends above the water level in the bath as is best viewed in Fig. 6.
  • the bathing board 10 is provided with a non-slip and/or sponge like soft surface which, when combined with the contoured base portion 17 at the base of the bathing board helps to hold the slippery infant in place during bath time.
  • the bathing board 10 as a“top and tail” board, with its non-slip surface, cradling contoured shape, sponge like surface and apertures to allow for the flow of excess water away from the infant will make the process easier, more secure and the carer more confident.
  • the apparatus 10 of the first embodiment as shown for example in figures 1 to 5 can be adapted to include the footing means of the second embodiment and/or the flexible elements of the third embodiment.
  • a combination of the footing means and flexible elements could be employed without the hand/arm engaging means of the first embodiment if desired.

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L'invention concerne un appareil (10) pour le bain d'un nourrisson qui comprend une première surface (11) pour recevoir et limiter au moins partiellement les mouvements d'un nourrisson. L'appareil (10) comprend en outre une seconde surface (12) destinée à venir en prise avec un bras et/ou une main d'un utilisateur. L'appareil peut être maintenu de telle sorte qu'il est au moins partiellement immergé dans un volume d'eau de bain.
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