Baby pillow

Abstract

A baby pillow for holding a baby in either a supine or prone position to aid in developing muscles or to relieve congestion. The baby pillow is a one piece body having a concavity at an incline of approximately eighteen degrees. Raised security edges of the baby pillow form the outer area of the concavity, and the entire baby pillow is fire-resistant. The baby pillow also includes a removable, washable cloth cover. Straps with hook and loop fastening strips are used for holding a baby in the concavity of the baby pillow.

We claim:  
     
         1 . A baby pillow for elevating a baby's upper body to strengthen the neck and back muscles, comprising: 
 a one-piece body having a concavity with raised security edges, said concavity including an inclination having a higher end portion and a lower end portion, wherein said higher end portion of said concavity supports the arm socket area of a baby, and said lower end portion of said concavity supports the area above a baby's knees;    a means for holding the baby in said concavity in a prone or supine position; and    a removable cloth cover having a plurality of openings for slidingly receiving said means for holding a baby in a prone or supine position, said removable cloth cover surrounding said one-piece body.    
     
     
         2 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said one-piece body is made of a fire-resistant material.  
     
     
         3 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said one-piece body is made of a fire-retardant foam.  
     
     
         4 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , further comprising a non-toxic vinyl covering over said one-piece body.  
     
     
         5 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said cloth cover is washable.  
     
     
         6 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said inclination of said concavity is approximately eighteen degrees.  
     
     
         7 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for holding the baby in the prone or supine position within said concavity comprises at least one strap.  
     
     
         8 . The baby pillow according to  claim 1 , wherein said means for holding the baby comprises a cloth webbing strap having a first end and a second end and having mating strips of hook and loop fastening material at each said end.