Diaper changing device

Abstract

A diaper changing restraint vest for restraining the upper torso of a child or infant while their diaper is being changed. The restraint provides two chest straps and two shoulder straps which initiate from behind the child. It attaches to, and is meant to be used in conjunction with a stiff unbendable changing pad or table. It can be removed from the changing pad and easily transported to be used on public changing stations. The restraint keeps a child from rolling over or escaping while its diaper is being changed.

1 . A diaper changing restraint for restraining a child while changing its diaper, comprising: 
 a. two chest straps with initiation from behind, or immediately beside the child,    b. two shoulder straps with initiation from behind or immediately beside the child,    c. an attachment mechanism being webbing and buckle to attach to a changing pad, or could be sewn directly to pad or pad cover, or be secured through an opening in the pad,    d. a fastening means on the two chest straps and the two shoulder straps to hold said chest straps together over the chest, and to hold said shoulder straps securely on said chest straps, and is releasable.    
   
   
       2 . A diaper changing restraint as in  claim 1 , wherein the two chest straps and the two shoulder straps are designed to be releaseably secured to each other allowing the two chest straps to come together and be secured, and the two shoulder straps to come together and be secured to the two chest straps.  
   
   
       3 . A diaper changing restraint as in  claim 1 , wherein said fastening means is comprised of hook and loop and/or buckles.  
   
   
       4 . A diaper changing restraint as in  claim 1 , wherein said attachment mechanism is comprised of webbing and buckle, being directly sewn on to a changing pad or changing pad cover, or coming out through an opening in the middle of a changing pad and secured at the back with hook and loop or snaps.  
   
   
       5 . A diaper changing restraint as in  claim 1 , wherein said chest straps and said shoulder straps are comprised of a flexible material that easily conforms to the child's body.  
   
   
       6 . A diaper changing restraint as in  claim 1 , wherein said restraint provides a 4 point restraint with the initiation of the 4 straps from behind or immediately beside the user, which maintains full contact with the user at all times, for securing the user.