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WO2003030690A1
WO2003030690A1 PCT/GB2002/004554 GB0204554W WO03030690A1 WO 2003030690 A1 WO2003030690 A1 WO 2003030690A1 GB 0204554 W GB0204554 W GB 0204554W WO 03030690 A1 WO03030690 A1 WO 03030690A1
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support means
baby
base member
nest
arrangement
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Clive Charles Jenkins
Jon West
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Jenx Limited
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47D—FURNITURE SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN
    • A47D1/00—Children's chairs
    • A47D1/002—Children's chairs adjustable

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  • the present invention relates to a positioning arrangement for babies.
  • a problem suffered by many premature babies is that of reflux. This is the abnormal backflow of fluid in body passages due to a failure of the passage's exit to close fully. Breathing trouble and low oxygen levels are another common issue, as premature babies' lungs tend to not be fully developed. Appropriate positioning can aid these difficulties.
  • Babies tend to be nursed in one position, usually supine (flat on their backs), for ease of monitoring and care. This can cause the babies' heads to become flatter on one side, which has not only an obvious cosmetic implication, but can also affect parent-child bonding as the parents may not feel their child is attractive.
  • Prone (front) and lateral (side) positioning are often the best ways for babies to be nursed in order to reduce stress and increase oxygen levels. However, these positions are often not appropriate due to the increased risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome).
  • the present invention seeks to address and reduce these problems with caring for premature babies.
  • a premature baby positioning arrangement comprising: support means; a base member; a hinge arrangement between said support means and said base member that allows the angle of inclination of the support means to be adjusted.
  • Figure 1 is a first perspective view of a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of the embodiment of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a front perspective view of a second embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 is a rear perspective view of the embodiment of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 2 but incorporating a detachable nest
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of a disposable cover for use with the embodiment of Figure 6.
  • the premature baby positioning arrangement consists essentially of a support means 101 hinged at 102 to a base member 103.
  • the support means 101 consists of two planar structures, a seat portion 104 and a back portion 105, manufactured from a single sheet of a suitable material such as sheet metal, wood laminate or moulded plastic, bent at 106.
  • the base member 103 consists of a U-shaped metal tube which is hinged at 102 to a further U-shaped tube, seen in Figure 2 at 201 , which forms a supporting frame for the support means 101.
  • Support means 101 is attached to the support frame 112 by rivets or screws 107.
  • the base member 103 has a cushion 108 at its apex.
  • the angle of the support means 101 in relation to the base member 103 can be adjusted, by sliding spigots 109 in slots 110 and locking them in position by tightening the knurled knobs 111.
  • the support means 101 would in practice carry a soft nest similar to those shown in Figures 5 and 7, in order to provide comfort and security for the baby.
  • the premature baby positioning arrangement in this embodiment consists essentially of a supporting means 301 which is manufactured from a suitable material such as sheet metal, wood laminate or moulded plastic and is planar in structure with protruding lips 302a, 302b, 302c, and 302d around its edge, and a base member 303 which is manufactured from metal tubing.
  • the supporting means 301 is fixed to an H-shaped support frame 401 by rivets 304, the support frame 401 being hinged at 402 to base member 303, as can be seen in Figure 4.
  • the inclination of the supporting means 301 can be adjusted by a telescopic support strut 403, which interconnects the support means 301 and the base member 303.
  • the telescopic support strut is lockable in the selected position by tightening an adjustment knob 404. As shown in Figure 5, the positioning arrangement of Figures 3 and
  • the nest 501 comprises an outer roll 502, a lower roll 503, a back panel 504 and a harness 505.
  • the outer roll 502 keeps the baby secure and provides resistance against movement, which is important for muscle development.
  • the lower roll 503 supports the baby's weight and the baby's legs trail over this roll, keeping them bent and thus preventing hyperextension.
  • the harness 505 keeps the baby in the correct position and prevents the baby from falling out.
  • the back panel 504 is divided at groove 506 to encourage the baby's spine into a straight line, thus aiding symmetrical development.
  • the nest consists essentially of a relatively rigid plastic former 601 on which is mounted several relatively soft pads 602, 603,
  • An easily detachable disposable soft liner 701 fits over the former 601 and pads 602 to 605 and is held in position by its elasticated edges 702 and 703.
  • the pads 602 and 603 are contoured to provide support to the baby, and keep the baby in a good position.
  • a groove 606 in between pads 602 and 603 keeps the baby's spine straight.
  • Pad 604 supports the baby's head, whilst pad 605 supports the legs and keeps them partially bent, thus making hyperextension less likely.
  • the liner 701 makes the arrangement comfortable for the baby, and is hygienic due to its disposability.
  • the liner 701 can be constructed in a variety of ways, possibly to be similar to a disposable nappy.
  • the liner could also be made of a durable construction which although providing the necessary comfort for the baby would be washable and reusable.
  • the present invention is particularly concerned with improving the caring of premature babies during the neonatal period.
  • nests 501, 601/701 of Figures 5, 6/7 respectively are designed, to as far as practicable, simulate the kind of support the baby would have if it were still in its mother's womb.
  • the desired contours and "give" or softness of the nest 501, or 601/701 could be achieved by means of an inflatable construction.
  • An overriding design criteria for the surface(s) of the nest is that it should be sufficiently soft not to abrade the premature baby's skin which is very soft and delicate.
  • the general purpose of the present invention is to control the posture of a premature baby during the neonatal period to not only optimise the posture as such but also to facilitate the correct functioning of the baby's internal organs.
  • the bending of the baby's knees by the roll 503 serves to release tension on the baby's abdominal muscles and thus ease the digestive process.

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Abstract

La présente invention se rapporte à un ensemble de positionnement d'un nouveau né prématuré. Cet ensemble comprend un moyen de support; un élément de base et un ensemble d'articulation disposé entre ledit moyen de support et ledit élément de base, qui permet le réglage de l'angle d'inclinaison du moyen de support.
PCT/GB2002/004554 2001-10-10 2002-10-07 Ensemble de positionnement WO2003030690A1 (fr)

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GB0124249A GB2380663A (en) 2001-10-10 2001-10-10 Premature baby support and positioning arrangement in which the support is hinged to the base
GB0124249.4 2001-10-10

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