Children's bedding tote and method of construction

Abstract

A children's bedding tote is disclosed. The children's bedding tote ( 10 ) comprises a tote cover ( 12 ) having an aesthetic shape ( 16 ) and a handle ( 20 ). A pillow ( 18 ) is disposed within the tote cover ( 12 ). The tote cover ( 12 ) is also operable to receive a children's blanket ( 11 ).

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A children's bedding tote package operable to be carried by a child, the children's bedding tote comprising: 
 an aesthetically shaped tote cover having a cavity;    a removable pillow securably disposed within the cavity of the tote cover;    a separate and removable children's blanket disposed within the cavity of the tote cover; and    at least one closed loop handle attached to the tote cover.    
     
     
         2 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the tote cover further comprises a securable opening operable to secure the pillow and children's blanket within the cavity.  
     
     
         3 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 2 , wherein the securable opening is held closed by hook and loop fasteners.  
     
     
         4 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the pillow is secured to the tote cover by hook and loop fasteners.  
     
     
         5 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the pillow comprises a shape substantially the same as the tote cover.  
     
     
         6 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the aesthetic shape of the tote cover is selected from the group consisting of an animal, a flower, a fruit, a character, a face, or an object.  
     
     
         7 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the tote cover further comprises an outer surface having a design decoration.  
     
     
         8 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the tote cover further comprises an identification element.  
     
     
         9 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one closed loop strap forms backpack straps.  
     
     
         10 . A children's tote comprising: 
 an aesthetically shaped tote cover having a cavity operable to receive: 
 a removable pillow that can be secured within the cavity; and  
 a separate and removable children's blanket; and  
   at least one closed loop handle coupled to the tote cover.    
     
     
         11 . The children's tote of  claim 10 , wherein the tote cover further comprises a securable opening operable to secure the pillow and children's blanket within the cavity.  
     
     
         12 . The children's tote of  claim 11 , wherein the securable opening is held closed by hook and loop fasteners.  
     
     
         13 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 10 , wherein the pillow is operable to be secured to the tote cover by hook and loop fasteners.  
     
     
         14 . The children's tote of  claim 10 , wherein the pillow has a shape substantially the same as the tote cover.  
     
     
         15 . The children's tote of  claim 10 , wherein the aesthetic shape of the tote cover is selected from the group consisting of an animal, a flower, a fruit, a character, a face, or an object.  
     
     
         16 . The children's tote of  claim 10 , wherein the tote cover comprises an outer surface having a design decoration.  
     
     
         17 . The children's tote of  claim 10 , wherein the tote cover further comprises an identification element.  
     
     
         18 . The children's bedding tote of  claim 10 , wherein the at least one closed loop strap forms backpack straps.