Portable diaper changing pad

Abstract

A portable, foldable, and machine-washable diaper changing pad which provides a sanitary area to change a baby or toddler in public restrooms is a single rectangular pad composed of several layers. The pad is sized so that, when folded, it is approximately the size of a small to medium-sized handbag. When unfolded, the top layer upon which the child rests is made of an impermeable material (e.g. vinyl) that is easy to clean. One end of the pad has an internal pocket which is sized to hold clean diapers, baby wipes, or other related accessories. A loop handle is attached to one side of the pad which allows the folded pad to be hung from a stroller, handbag, or other suitable location. The portable diaper changing pad is designed for one-handed use; that is, by a person who is assumed to be holding a child with the other hand.

1 . A portable rectangular diaper changing pad, comprising:
 An inside layer and an outside layer, each of said inside layer and said outside layer having two long sides and two short sides of congruent dimensions, said inside layer being comprised of water-impermeable material,   A middle layer,   A loop handle,   A fastening strap, and   An internal pocket;   Wherein said internal pocket is positioned to allow a parent to hold a child in position with one hand and access the contents of said internal pocket with their other hand.   
   
   
       2 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said inside layer and said outside layer have said long sides 31 inches in length, and said short sides are 12 inches in length. 
   
   
       3 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said loop handle is attached to one of said long sides 8 inches from said short side opposite said side containing said internal pocket. 
   
   
       4 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said loop handle is comprised of two nylon straps fastened with a side release buckle. 
   
   
       5 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening strap is attached to said short side opposite said side containing said inside pocket. 
   
   
       6 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said water-impermeable material is vinyl. 
   
   
       7 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said batting material is comprised of polyester. 
   
   
       8 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said fabric comprising said outside layer is 100% polyester chenille. 
   
   
       9 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 1 , wherein said fastening strap is positioned and configured so that said fastening strap can be unfastened and said pad unrolled with, one hand. 
   
   
       10 . A portable rectangular diaper changing pad, comprising:
 An inside layer made of machine-washable water-impermeable material,   An outside layer made of machine-washable fabric material, said inside layer and said outside layer having two long sides  31  inches in length and two short sides,   A middle layer made of machine-washable batting material,   An internal pocket having an opening in one of said short sides;   A loop handle formed from two straps joined by a side release buckle, said loop handle fastened to one of said long sides 8 inches from said short side opposite the short side containing said internal pocket; and   A fastening strap.   
   
   
       11 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 10 , wherein said inside layer is comprised of vinyl. 
   
   
       12 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 10 , wherein said outside layer is comprised of chenille fabric. 
   
   
       13 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 10 , wherein said outside layer is comprised of fleece fabric. 
   
   
       14 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 10 , wherein said two short sides are 12 inches in length. 
   
   
       15 . A portable rectangular diaper changing pad, consisting of:
 A vinyl inside layer;   A chenille outside layer, said inside layer and said outside layer having two long sides 31 inches in length and two short sides;   A middle layer consisting of polyester batting;   An internal pocket formed by said inside layer, said middle layer, and said outside layer;   A loop handle formed from two straps joined by a side release buckle, said loop handle fastened to one of said long sides 8 inches from said short side opposite the short side containing said internal pocket; and   A fastening strap.   
   
   
       16 . The portable rectangular diaper changing pad of  claim 15 , wherein said two short sides are 12 inches in length.